The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to reverse state-level protections that previously prevented medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports. This policy shift has the potential to affect millions of Americans who are currently dealing with outstanding medical bills. According to reporting by The Associated Press,Continue Reading
A groundbreaking wireless patch could offer injured athletes enhanced recovery options for muscle tears, sprains, and strains, based on findings from a recent study. Researchers recently detailed in the journal Science Advances how the patch works: it assesses tissue stiffness by transmitting sound waves across the body’s surface and analyzingContinue Reading
A recent study reveals that even a relatively brief trip to reach a family doctor can create barriers to accessing healthcare. According to research findings, having a family physician situated as close as 19 miles away correlates with reduced office visits, decreased cancer screening rates, and an increased probability ofContinue Reading
When patients arrive at the hospital after experiencing violence, they’re typically visited by doctors and nurses at their bedside. But according to new research, there’s another professional who can play a crucial role in their recovery: a lawyer. People recovering from violent injuries often grapple with legal and financial challengesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Bathing can be a tricky subject for people with eczema, some of whom fear that a daily bath might cause a symptom flare. But a major study now says eczema patients can choose to wash up either daily or just one to twoContinue Reading
Requiring veterans to confront the traumatic experiences that caused their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may lead many to abandon therapy prematurely, according to new evidence review findings. A review published Nov. 17 in the journal Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy found that approximately a quarter of U.S. serviceContinue Reading
Researchers are exploring an innovative approach that brings together 3D printing technology, stem cells, and laboratory-cultivated tissues—a combination that shows promise as a potential game-changer for helping people recover from spinal cord injuries, according to recent research. The technique involves using 3D printing to shape stem cells into specialized scaffolds.Continue Reading
Employer-provided health insurance costs have climbed for the third consecutive year, with the annual expense for a family plan now approaching $27,000, based on new survey data from the nonprofit KFF. This figure represents the average one-year premium cost divided between one family and employer. Zoom out: This year’s 6%Continue Reading
According to a recent study, an increasing number of children are experiencing injuries from golf cart accidents. Researchers presented their findings Sunday at the American Academy of Pediatrics’ annual meeting in Denver, revealing that golf cart injuries among children have shown a steady upward trend over the last three years.Continue Reading
A new study reveals that requiring backup cameras in new vehicles has dramatically reduced the number of children hurt or killed by reversing cars. Following the 2018 federal mandate that made backup cameras mandatory in new vehicles, cases of children severely injured by cars in reverse dropped by half, accordingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Even a relatively short drive to see a family doctor can hamper a person’s access to health care, a new study says. A family physician located as little as 19 miles away is associated with fewer office visits, less cancer screening and aContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A recent hike in U.S. visa fees could cause a medical brain drain in America’s rural regions. Rural areas have nearly twice the percentage of medical professionals working under H-1B visas as urban counties, researchers reported Oct. 29 in the Journal of theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration is taking steps to roll back state laws that protect consumers from having medical debt appear on their credit reports. The move could impact millions of Americans already struggling with unpaid medical bills. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hasContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The cost of employer-provided health insurance has surged for a third straight year, with the annual cost of a family plan approaching $27,000, according to a new survey from the nonprofit KFF. That’s the average one-year premium cost shared by one family andContinue Reading