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2 days ago | 
health.usnews.com | Stacey Colino |Shanley Chien
Q: Now that health experts are telling us that no amount of alcohol is healthy, how can I go out with friends without drinking alcohol? These days, many people are asking themselves the same question. Ever since the World Health Organization declared in 2023 that no amount of alcohol is safe for people’s health, other medical associations and doctors have been echoing that message.
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3 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Cheyenne Buckingham |Shanley Chien |Claire Wolters |Christine Comizio
Bethany Dohman, 29, vividly remembers her experience with appendicitis when she was 12 years old. “I was getting ready for bed and watching a movie in my bedroom when I started having what felt like a normal stomach ache, but it turned into a stabbing pain fairly quickly,” says Dohman, an attorney in Chicago, Illinois. She remembers telling her mom that evening that something didn’t feel right.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Tina Donvito |Shanley Chien
Stephanie Mitchell was tired of the usual annoyances when visiting the doctor, such as hours spent in the waiting room and rushed appointments with doctors too busy to give her their full attention. Getty Images“Navigating the health care system with its long waits for short appointments and depersonalized care can be a hassle,” says Mitchell, a working mom of two in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |Shanley Chien
Choosing the right Medicare plan is essential for ensuring you have the coverage that best meets your health care and financial needs. However, as your health, budget and provider networks change, your current plan may no longer be the best fit. Getty ImagesWhether you're facing rising costs, changing medical needs or a plan that no longer covers your prescription or doctors, it may be time to consider switching. Medicare offers several opportunities to change plans.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Stacey Colino |Shanley Chien
Q: When I’m depressed, I have a hard time getting myself to exercise even though I know I should. Why is this and what should I do? In case it makes you feel better, it’s important to recognize that struggling to work out when you’re depressed is a common challenge.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Cheyenne Buckingham |Shanley Chien
After you've had surgery or experienced a serious physical injury, you are more than likely going to be in a lot of pain. No matter what your pain tolerance is, recovering from surgery or any physical trauma to the body can be an extremely painful experience. Getty ImagesTo manage this pain, many Americans are often prescribed opioids, most commonly oxycodone (such as OxyContin and Percocet) and hydrocodone (such as Vicodin).
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Tina Donvito |Shanley Chien
Connie Korteland, 82, was used to being active and able to get around when her health changed rather quickly. Getty Images“We had recently moved to the area, and so we had a lot of work to do around the house,” says Korteland, who lives in Newark, Delaware. "I was busy shopping and moving things around when all of a sudden, I started falling – my balance was off. After that, I couldn't leave the house as much. I was home alone a lot.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Tina Donvito |Shanley Chien
Sarah Burgamy, a psychologist and member of the LGBTQ+ community, remembers well the foreboding feeling of coming out as a teen. Getty Images“I had struggled with the awareness that our culture was not welcoming and accepting of LGBTQ+ folks,” says Burgamy, who grew up in Colorado and now works in Denver.
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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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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |Shanley Chien
Getty ImagesTwo years after moving back to her home state of Florida to become the primary caregiver for her elderly dad, Theresa Wilbanks looked in the mirror one day and didn’t even recognize herself. “Dad and I had a great relationship, but it was rapidly deteriorating. I had become angry and resentful and burned out from prioritizing his well-being over mine,” Wilbanks recalls.
