Barbara Sadick

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick |Shanley Chien

Getty ImagesWhen it comes to health care in the United States, some medical procedures and surgeries come with hefty price tags – many easily reaching six or seven figures, leaving patients and insurers footing massive bills. While health insurance may cover a portion, there are still significant out-of-pocket expenses that often make getting treatment a financial challenge for patients.

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2 months ago | health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick |Shanley Chien

Stephanie Mauro, now 76 years old, has had multiple sclerosis for more than 40 years. In 2020, when COVID-19 first appeared in the United States, her condition had worsened to the point where her pain was excruciating. Getty Images“I became so sick I wanted to die,” Mauro says. “I couldn’t move or function at all.”In Rhode Island, where she lives, she was taken to a hospital parking lot where doctors were seeing patients.

2 months ago | health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick |Shanley Chien

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his home where he called 911. He knew something was wrong and was later told that his speech during that emergency call made no sense. The last thing he remembers was an ambulance taking him to his local hospital in a small town outside of Chicago.

Dec 30, 2024 | health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick

Key Takeaways: Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil, water and foods, which – when added to water and other products – helps strengthen teeth and reduces dental decay. Controversy over the addition of fluoride to water and its safety has been ongoing since the mineral was first added to U.S. water supply systems in 1945.