Covering the most noteworthy news stories in the health and wellness industry for the Filipino community.
by Susan Jaffe KFF Health News Angela M. Du Bois, a retired software tester in Durham, North Carolina, wasn’t looking to replace her UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan. She wasn’t concerned…
by Susan Jaffe KFF Health News After an unprecedented crackdown on misleading advertising claims by insurers selling private Medicare Advantage and drug plans, the Biden administration hopes to unleash a…
After an unprecedented crackdown on misleading advertising claims by insurers selling private Medicare Advantage and drug plans, the Biden administration hopes to unleash a special weapon to make sure companies…
It’s a good day when Frank Lee, a retired chef, can slip out to the hardware store, fairly confident that his wife, Robin, is in the hands of reliable help….
by Julie Appleby KFF Health News A hospital system in Georgia. Two medical groups in San Diego. Another in Louisville, Kentucky, and nearly one-third of Nebraska hospitals. Across the country,…
by Andy Miller KFF Health News After years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagnosed…
by Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia KFF Health News For 35 years, Angela Jemmott and her five brothers paid premiums on a long-term care insurance policy for their 91-year-old mother….
Erin Kissane, a co-founder of the COVID Tracking Project, rolled up her sleeve for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in mid-October soon after it was finally recommended in the United States….
LOS ANGELES — June Voros sprang from her couch as a high-pitched beep warned her that she needed a quick dose of sugar. Her blood sugar was plummeting, and the…
by Reed Abelson and Jordan Rau KFF Health News Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by caring for her 82-year-old husband,…
50 years ago, a domestic violence survivor wanting to tell someone about their abuse could expect silence. Today, domestic violence is recognized as the oldest and most pervasive form of…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada When you retire, if you become disabled, or if someone you depend on dies— we are there when you need…
by Julie Appleby KFF Health News Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, didn’t hesitate when she was asked to fill out a routine mental health questionnaire during a checkup…
For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer’s disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results in the privacy of their homes. This might…
On Sept. 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the next round of covid shots for everyone 6 months and older. The shots were expected to be available…
SCE offers tips for safe and smart decisions about candles, costumes and decorations that are key to preventing accidents Riddle me this: What’s scarier than spooky Halloween decorations or ghoulish…
While breast cancer is the leading type of cancer that affects 2.1 million women each year, it is not unbeatable. Cancer is a journey that profoundly impacts the lives of…
In the face of mounting challenges around plastic pollution and poverty, there emerges a story of hope and transformation. Imagine over 100 million kilograms of discarded plastic— a staggering 220…
by Annie Sciacca KFF Health News Halloween candy could be in for a California makeover. Asserting that the Food and Drug Administration has not moved quickly enough on dangerous food…
Last year’s “triple-demic” marked the beginning of what may be a new normal: a confluence of respiratory infections — RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 — will surge as the weather cools…
Greater Los Angeles Heart & Stroke Walk to be held on Oct. 22 LOS ANGELES – Terrianne Butac was at her grandfather’s funeral in Honolulu in July when she collapsed….
Age isn’t everything when it comes to human health and ability, yet it often dominates conversations about these to the detriment of older adults. In a Friday, Oct. 6 EMS…
As extreme heat — the worst U.S. weather-related killer — worsens nationwide, the country’s three new Chief Heat Officers shared at a Sept. 29 briefing the lessons they learned about how the…
Moving into a dormitory for college is an exciting adventure. It is a time for both independence and personal growth. At the same time, it can be quite challenging. Juggling…
Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the latest COVID-19 booster, a federal expert panel recommended on Tuesday, Sept. 12 after hearing an estimate that universal vaccination could…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social…
We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. Here are 5 ways you…
A small percentage of Americans got the most recent COVID-19 booster shot, and even fewer probably realize the federal government is preparing to recommend yet another shot as early as…
THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 19 percent and COVID deaths by 21 percent last week. A recent report stated that the…
by Martha Bebinger KFF Health News An important email appeared in the inboxes of a small group of health care workers north of Boston as this summer started. It warned…
