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03.25.2026 Portrait of a thoughtful older man looking through a window. Lifespan and aging concept

Living Longer, Sicker: Why Healthspan Must Catch Up to Lifespan

The widening gap between healthspan and lifespan reflects a clear paradox: we have extended life without consistently improving its quality.

Guest Author Julia Carreon-Sanchez

Editor Monica L. Wang

03.20.2026 headshot for Joseph Giacino, director of the Disorders of Consciousness Program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Rethinking Consciousness: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Giacino

Joseph Giacino, director of the Disorders of Consciousness Program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, shares how updated guidelines may reshape care for those with severe brain injury.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.19.2026 Portrait of a patient holding the caregiver's hand while spending time together. Elderly health care concept

Shifting the Costs of Nursing Home Care

Cuts under the OBBBA could push states and nursing homes to revive filial laws, forcing adult children to pay for parents’ long-term care.

Guest Authors Monica Aswani, Paul Shafer

03.17.2026 Portrait of a woman seriously looking at her laptop search. Concept for finding health advice online

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When Health Advice Comes With No Waiting Room

Chatbots can provide clear advice for routine health questions, but their accuracy declines substantially for more urgent scenarios.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

03.16.2026 Tired sleepy napping exhausted fatigued overworked overload pupil teen boy teenager sleep student

Teen Sleep Loss Is a Public Health Problem, Not Just a Phase

The mismatch between adolescents' internal sleep regulation and external expectations reflects a structural problem, not personal failings.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

03.13.2026 Five people in wheelchairs forming a huddle, reaching hands together, celebrating team spirit during a basketball game. One person is holding a tactics board. Concept for adults with disabilities participating in organized sports

Five people in wheelchairs forming a huddle, reaching hands together, celebrating team spirit during a basketball game. One person is holding a tactics board. Concept for adults with disabilities participating in organized sports

Redefining Disability with Inclusive Sports

Organized sports are one way for adults with disabilities to maintain regular exercise while also building social connections.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

03.11.2026 Illustration of a slowing market behind a black and white United States Capitol. Economic recession concept

The Unequal Health Legacy of the 2008 Recession

A recent study reveals that economic crises magnify inequalities already deeply embedded in political and financial systems.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.09.2026 Eau Claire Public Library in Wisconsin on a sunny day

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Book Returns, Computers, and Community Health

Beyond free Wi-Fi and a good book, public libraries offer essential services to patrons that shape the conditions that make health possible.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

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