A new study from Penn State University found that older adults who experience symptoms of insomnia and/or use sleep medications face a substantially higher risk of developing disabilities that affect ...

A groundbreaking study published in PLOS One indicates that a landmark federal plan could increase average life expectancy for all Americans by 2.6 years while significantly improving overall ...

A comprehensive survey study published in JAMA Network Open reveals healthcare worker burnout has begun to decrease following the COVID-19 pandemic but remains higher than prepandemic levels.

On April 7, 2025, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down the federal minimum staffing Final ...

Two weeks after a judge struck down federal staffing standards for all US nursing homes, questions about the rule’s future continue to swirl.

Illinois lawmakers are again proposing a bill that would charge nursing home residents for non-emergency uses of lift assists.

A letter from a House Committee is requesting an investigation into the president of the largest healthcare union in the country.

A study published in JAMA Network Open reveals significant differences in health status and demographics among dual-eligible ...

In the years since, Herb has become one of the most trusted voices in aging and long-term care. Whether covering national ...

A new study reveals that abdominal CT scans play a significant role in diagnosing sarcopenia, a potentially reversible muscle-wasting condition that affects millions of older adults.

Higher fitness levels may significantly slow brain tissue decline in aging adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, according to new research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology ...

I first heard about the “Three Rs” from Coach Deion Sanders. He was talking to his Colorado football team, telling them what it takes to win. But what he ...