With commitment and persistence, regular exercise supports greater mobility, freedom, and independence among senior citizens. (image of Envato Elements) PETALING JAYA: During family gatherings, it is common to ask about the health of elderly relatives. However, most of the time, their response voices resignation: “Old man, what to do?” Such statements reflect the belief that … Read more
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No, Brandon Nelson didn’t have to die. Brandon Nelson was an excellent student at Santa Monica High School. (Courtesy of the Nelson Family) In itself, that fact might drive those who love Nelson to the edge of sanity. But as the 26-year-old’s death left a terrible hole in California’s mental health care system — especially … Read more
That number has improved slightly in recent years — 12-hour wait times for mental health patients accounted for 37.5 percent of emergency department visits in 2024, down from nearly 40 percent in 2022. Still, barriers at every step of a patient’s journey through the mental health system slow their access to care, the report says. … Read more
A woman named Chad reignited the never-ending debate about the cost of health care after sharing the bizarre experience when a stranger saved her life with her EpiPen. KFF, an organization that advocates for health policy, reported that Americans will spend a staggering $4.9 trillion on health care by 2023. So it makes sense that … Read more
Intensive care units, where patients are most vulnerable and medication regimens are most complex, have reported some of the highest error rates. Posted March 23, 2026 | 7:00 am ⚊ Updated March 23, 2026 | 7:00 am to share ICU error rates ranged from 6.11 percent to 43.60 percent, Summary: A new study has found … Read more