The Fine Line Between Medical Caution and Unnecessary Fear
An ankle injury may seem straightforward at first. Most people expect some pain, swelling, and a gradual return to normal...
What’s in a Name? From Today’s Medicare to Medicare for All
In this JAMA Health Forum post, KFF’s Larry Levitt explains how proposals to create Medicare-for-All promise more generous benefits than...
Can a Hair-Loss Pill Help Grow More Hair? The Science Behind It
If you’ve ever hoped for a new treatment for hair loss, you will want to pay attention to this. The...
Frequently Asked Questions about the ACA’s Health Insurance Marketplace
The comprehensive set of ACA FAQs has been discontinued and will no longer be updated. We have instead included the...
8 Ways to Improve Heart Health
Heart health can sometimes feel like a lot to keep track of. There are cholesterol levels, blood pressure readings, food...
How Much is Health Spending Expected to Grow?
This updated chart collection explores how health spending is expected to grow in coming years, based on National Health Expenditure...
When AI Missed a Brain Bleed on a CT Scan
A Sudden Headache A user uploads a head CT image. The person felt a sudden “pop” at the back of...
What We Know about Trump’s $500 ACA Checks and the User Fees Funding Them
In September 2026, President Trump announced he would send one-time $500 “refund checks” to about 1 million Americans in 30...
17 Global Health Threats That Could Shape Our Future
When people talk about the biggest health threats of the future, the conversation often jumps to the next pandemic. That...
Assessing Ability to Work: How Historical SNAP Processes May Vary from Medicaid
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is the primary federal aid program addressing food insecurity among low-income households, has...
