Loneliness is at epidemic levels across the U.S. and is correlated with higher risks of many chronic diseases. Some doctors and therapists are writing their patients prescriptions for socializing.
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Pop-up health events in LA assist wildfire evacuees with medical needs
People displaced by the LA wildfires found themselves needing help with basic health care — like getting medications lost in the fires. In El Monte, a pop-up health event provided some assistance.
‘Prehabilitation’ before surgery can cut complications risk, according to new study
If you’re going to have surgery, “prehabilitation” focused on nutrition, exercise and social support in the month before can significantly cut the risk of complications, according to a new study.
Striking therapists worry about mental health impact of the wildfires in LA
A group of more than 1,000 Kaiser Permanente mental health workers are coming up on three months of strike, asking for better working conditions.
Striking therapists worry about mental health impact of the wildfires in LA
A group of more than 1,000 Kaiser Permanente mental health workers are coming up on three months of strike, asking for better working conditions.
Trump tries to erase Biden’s health legacy with early executive orders
Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and other actions on health care this week. Other than signaling he intends to reverse many of Biden’s moves, the orders will have little immediate impact.
Prescription costs are going way down for millions as part of Inflation Reduction Act
In 2025, more than 3 million seniors are going to save thousands of dollars because of a new spending limit on prescription drugs. It’s unclear whether the Trump Administration will keep the law.
Want to know if your body fat is in the healthy range? Experts say BMI is not the way
People with higher body mass indexes say they’re relieved by experts’ new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.
HHS secretary talks drugs up for Medicare price negotiation before leaving office
The Biden Administration announced the next batch of 15 prescription drugs that will be included in price negotiations with companies — with the aim of lowering costs for people covered by Medicare.
RFK Jr. faces a complicated confirmation with some opposition on both sides of the aisle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on vaccines and abortion rights are raising alarms across the political spectrum, as he’s one of the more controversial picks for the president-elect’s Cabinet.
