September 4, 2025

Heart Failure Strikes Black Americans Almost 14 Years Earlier Than White Americans

Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than it does white Americans, new research shows. 

September 4, 2025

New Law Curbed 'Surprise' Medical Bills For Patients, Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs

For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances.

September 2, 2025

Child Gun Wounds More Common In Poor Neighborhoods

Children living in poor neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to be hospitalized for a gunshot wound, a new study says.

August 19, 2025

Nearly 9 in 10 ER Patients Aren't Fully Vaccinated

Nearly 9 out of 10 adults who land in an ER haven't been fully vaccinated, a new study says.

August 7, 2025

Hearing Loss Can Keep Young People From Education, Jobs

Hearing loss prevents many young adults from achieving their potential in schooling and careers, new research suggests.