Wealthy Americans pay much less into Social Security as a proportion of their earned income than middle-income Americans. Indeed, millionaires contribute only a tiny fraction of their annual earned...
Diane Archer
Dementia declining as life expectancy grows
We don’t understand the causes of most dementia, but we know that people with dementia generally lose their memory, reasoning, speech and other cognitive functions. Experts thought that as life...
Does your hospital have enough nurses?
Nurses represent the largest health profession in the United States. But, we have been experiencing a nursing shortage. Having enough nurses is critical for patient care. A new study published in the...
Shared decision-making about health care can mean greater...
Over the last several years, an increasing number of doctors are helping patients make informed decisions about their treatments to improve the quality of their care. Rather than telling patients and...
Scientists spin artificial blood vessels in cotton candy machine
It’s hard to imagine but scientists can spin artificial blood vessels in a cotton candy machine. And, that’s just the beginning. Like 3-D printing, eventually, it could be a way to create...
To support loved ones who are overweight, be kind
Many of us try to influence our partners and other loved ones to be fit and healthy. But our words can backfire. Research reveals that to support your loved ones who are overweight, it may be best to...
Nursing homes can be cool places to live: The Eden Alternative
When we think about nursing homes, many of us conjure up images of large, lifeless, antiseptic-smelling institutions filled with lonely people waiting to die. But, nursing homes can be cool places to...
Sanders’ and Clinton’s plans to rein in drug prices
Addressing high drug prices is a top national priority for the overwhelming majority of Americans, Republicans and Democrats alike. And both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders call for lifting the...
Are women getting the health care they need?
We know that women’s bodies are different from men’s. But, health care research often fails to consider sex differences in study design and analysis. Or, the research overlooks sex...
Medicare covers depression screenings
Depression can be crippling, disrupting people’s daily lives and normal functioning. But it is generally treatable if diagnosed. Depression is a common condition for older adults, too often...