Preventive healthcare reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and even death, yet millions of people don’t receive regular check-ups or screenings. Here’s why it’s so important to access these services.

Thanks to provisions of the Inflation Reduction that went into effect on January 1, 2023, healthcare costs for Medicare patients who use insulin have decreased. Here are the findings of a new federal report.

Starting a family can bring joy and excitement to new parents. However, postpartum depression can occur soon after the birth of a child and last indefinitely if left untreated. It is frequently reported in mothers, but can also occur in fathers.

For the past 85 years, researchers at Harvard College have learned what makes a person thrive by studying the lives of individuals through every stage of life. The data demonstrates that strong relationships are most important in determining human happiness.

The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, it can also trigger loneliness and depression for many older adults. While feelings of isolation and loss can affect anyone, aging brings unique challenges. Here are tips on how to help an elderly loved one avoid the dangers of depression.

A new Kaiser Family Foundation and CNN survey sheds light on growing concerns around mental health in America, at a time when the nation continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertain economic times.

Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that continues to drive the drug overdose epidemic in the U.S. It poses a dangerous threat to the safety, health and national security of people in all 50 states, and especially endangers young people. What can be done to help save lives?

Is your medicine cabinet full of drugs you no longer use? It’s important to remember that what is safe for you may be harmful for someone else. Here are the best ways to dispose of your expired, unwanted or unused medicines.

Monkeypox is an infectious disease related to smallpox. In May 2022, multiple cases were first identified in the U.S. and several other countries where it has not been an endemic. This article answers key questions about the U.S. outbreak and identifies issues moving forward.