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An Economic and Emotional Marathon: Dementia Caregiving in Today’s America

According to recent data from AARP, caregiving has transitioned from a temporary family duty into a multi-year "marathon."

Mysterious Respiratory Illness Barrels Through US, Without Vaccine or Cure

Northern California and several states on the East Coast are experiencing a dramatic surge in human metapneumovirus. Antivirals are not yet available to fend off the illness.

Steak at the Top – The Politics Behind America’s New Food Guidelines

Nutrition experts applaud the shift away from highly processed foods, but are critical of a pyramid that de-emphasizes whole grains and legumes

Empathy, Not Stigma Has Helped Lower Addiction, Overdose Deaths in LA

Even as overdose rates in Los Angeles have declined thanks to investments in prevention and treatment, they remain persistent in low-income communities of color.

Former CDC Staff Protest ‘Systemic Erosion’ of Once-Vaunted Agency

DECATUR, Ga. — Every Tuesday for the past 13 months, a group of more than 30 retirees and former employees of the Centers for...

Walking Beside Her Father-in-Law Through Dementia

For Yunjung Lee, walks with her father-in-law, who has dementia, are part of a daily routine of care that offer moments of clarity and connection.

California Updates Pollution Mapping Tool to Identify Communities Most at Risk

CalEnviroScreen5.0 combines environmental, health and socioeconomic data sets to show which communities experience the greatest environmental burdens.

Trump Cannot Create New Taxes and Fees, Claims H-1B Lawsuit

Unions representing educators and nurses are suing the Trump administration for imposing a $100,000 fee on employers who hire H-1B workers.

CDC No Longer a Reliable Source for Vaccine Information, Says Noted Pediatrician

The CDC can no longer be trusted to provide credible information regarding vaccine administration, says RWJF CEO Dr. Richard Besser.