Year: 2024

Many older Americans living alone face a host of physical and mental health problems made worse by isolation. But some exhibit remarkable resilience. View original article Contributor: Judith Graham

In-person groups and conferences, as well as webinars, a national clearinghouse of resources and an expanding array of books on the topic, are now available. View original article Contributor: Judith Graham

Worldwide, the bulk of the costs associated with the disease were due to chronic illness among those who survived acute chikungunya. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore

People are reporting that their weight-loss medication helps them steer clear of drugs and alcohol. Studies are promising, but it may be too soon to celebrate. View original article Contributor: Shane O’Neill

The offer, made Thursday night, would prevent 2.2 million people from losing health coverage, according to new Congressional Budget Office estimates. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond, Rachel Roubein

Public health experts have pressed for expanded testing of nation’s milk supply following the detection of the H5N1 virus in U.S. dairy herds this spring. View original article Contributor: Mark Johnson, Sabrina Malhi

In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency. View original article Contributor: Stephanie Nolen and Moses Sawasawa

Acadia Healthcare falsifies records at its methadone clinics and enrolls patients who aren’t addicted to opioids, a Times investigation found. View original article Contributor: Katie Thomas and Jessica Silver-Greenberg

“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said. View original article Contributor: Paula Span