Sullivan is professor of health economics and policy and former dean of pharmacy at the University of Washington. Hansen is professor of health economics and policy and chair of the Department of ...

January is peak gym time — the month when fitness seekers commit to New Year’s resolutions. By February, however, those goals are often forgotten. That busting of best intentions begs the question: ...

If you're eligible for Social Security spousal benefits, it's important to know when you can sign up. Understand the implications of filing at different ages. Make sure you're not counting on extra ...

The majority of retirees say their benefits are a significant source of income. Annual COLAs result in higher payments, but most older adults say they're not enough. Even with continued raises, the ...

A systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower all-cause mortality and possible reductions in ...

Scientists reveal the real benefits and hidden risks of medical cannabis A major review finds medical cannabis widely overestimated and potentially risky, with real benefits limited to only a few ...

Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness. By Jan Hoffman To treat their pain, ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Tracy Roof does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program in the coming weeks amid the federal government shutdown. The US Department of Agriculture ...

Needless to say, Social Security is a large, complex program with over 74 million Americans receiving benefits each month. Social Security retirees can claim benefits at different ages, and the amount ...

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