In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow Community Works To Rebuild From Meth’s Destruction
In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow Community Works To Rebuild From Meth’s Destruction
Meth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. On the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.
The New Old Age
Solving the Home Care Quandary
Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.
Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine
The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they’re not ready to stop using drugs.
Homeless Shelters for Seniors Pop Up, Catering to Older Adults’ Medical Needs
Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of homeless Americans. Shelters are struggling to take in people with mobility issues and other chronic health conditions that can make living in a shelter nearly impossible. But specialized shelters for seniors are cropping up around the country to fill the gap.
The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent.
The CDC is recommending fewer childhood vaccines, although the ones it has jettisoned from the recommended schedule have successfully battled serious illness for years. Experts warn that if vaccine uptake falls, millions could be hospitalized — or worse — as a result of preventable diseases.
On the Hook for Uninsured Residents, Counties Now Wonder How They’ll Pay
To Knock Down Health-System Hurdles Between You and HIV Prevention, Try These 6 Things
Older Americans Quit Weight-Loss Drugs in Droves
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Iowa Doesn’t Have Enough OB-GYNs. The State’s Abortion Ban Might Be Making It Worse.
Advertisements Promising Patients a ‘Dream Body’ With Minimal Risk Get Little Scrutiny
After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House
It’s the ‘Gold Standard’ in Autism Care. Why Are States Reining It In?
Medical Bills Can Be Vexing and Perplexing. Here’s This Year’s Best Advice for Patients.
The Body Shops
Advertisements Promising Patients a ‘Dream Body’ With Minimal Risk Get Little Scrutiny
While federal officials say they are cracking down on misleading drug ads, cosmetic surgery remains a “buyer beware” market.
