On June 15, 2022, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals to expand healthcare services and increase access to gender-affirming care for the LGBTQI+ community. …

The No Surprises Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, is intended to shield consumers from the financial hardships caused by unreasonably high healthcare expenses. …

To better understand the effects of discrimination on an LGBTQ person’s health and wellbeing, the Center for American Progress, in conjunction with the nonpartisan research group NORC at the University of Chicago, conducted a comprehensive survey of LGBTQ Americans. Overall, this study finds that many LGBTQ people continue to face…

Insulin, a life-saving drug that is typically taken daily by millions of Americans living with diabetes, has grown more expensive in recent years. While this trend has caused many patients to ration or discontinue their medication, some lawmakers are working to make the cost of the drug more affordable. A…

Medical debt can damage the credit ratings of any consumer. However, research indicates that medical debit is less predictive of a person’s ability to repay than other kinds of loans. …

Worry, fear, sadness and exhaustion are expected emotional responses to a global crisis such as the pandemic. However, the mental health impacts associated with reopening should also be taken very seriously. Why do so many people feel nervous and fearful about returning to in-person interactions? According to experts at the…

Health experts say children spend an excessive amount of time on screens, and the pandemic has made the situation even more harmful to their physical and mental wellbeing. Too much recreational screen time can interfere with getting enough exercise, doing homework, and being with family and friends. …

Telehealth refers to the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support long-distance health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration. During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians and healthcare systems adjusted the way they deliver care using methods that do not rely…

Data gathered by the National Diabetes Prevention Program indicates that one in three American adults have prediabetes. Without becoming more active or losing weight, many of these individuals could develop type 2 diabetes within five years. Having prediabetes means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but are…