Many cultures still experience silence and shame around mental health issues. But that doesn't mean they don't need…
Adverse childhood events can not only cause lasting psychological effects but also learning problems. That, in turn, worsens…
The U.S. has had multiple drug epidemics, and, until recently, has not had evidence-tested ways to help people. That has…
Year after year, southern states consistently rank among the worst in the US for health and wellness.
Great strides have been made in cancer care over the past decades. As World Cancer Day on Feb. 4 approaches, it's important…
Mass incarceration harms the health of prisoners, their families and the people who work in detention centers.
Three business giants, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase, announced plans to change health care delivery and…
Syrian refugee children are not getting the care they need in the wake of the trauma they have endured. Here's why that's…
The recent death of 'Storm Chaser' star Joel Taylor, reportedly because of his use of the GHB, is a tragic reminder…
Climate change threatens to widen the health gap between the haves and have-nots. Here's why addressing environmental…
Compared to the average US citizen, American Indians and Alaskan Natives live shorter lives and are at greater risk for…
The flu is not only making millions of people sick this year. It's causing fear and, along with it, a lot of confusion.…
The new rules Kentucky and other states want to impose could leave millions of Americans who benefit from this safety net…
Why are people from some states so much healthier than others? Despite what you may hear, it's not just about genetics…
At less than 2 years old, children of mothers with increasing depressive symptoms can show signs of added stress and quicker…
No one will be turned away at the emergency room because of the shutdown. But it will take the government longer to respond…
Funding for a children's health insurance program ran out at the end of last September. What will that mean for millions…
Thanks to Hurricane Maria, some US hospitals are experiencing a saline shortage. In times of emergency, medical supply chains…
Research from the last few decades suggest marijuana helps more than it harms. But Sessions' proposed crackdown would…
As people's bodies age, so do their blood cells. This affects immunity and an ability to withstand certain cancer treatments.…