Imagine a future in the United States in which the opportunity to receive health care exists for all people. Then think of that same country in which social justice exists for each person and each ...

But there are always moments of great progress and hope. For example, the creation of the Global Fund for AIDS, TB, and ...

Health equity and health equality both aim to improve outcomes and increase access to services, especially for underserved populations and marginalized groups. Equity and equality in healthcare are ...

High housing costs increase the risk of housing insecurity, particularly for low-income communities, and can negatively impact physical and mental health. With cost-burdened households struggling to ...

Health inequity refers to avoidable differences in health between different groups of people. Examples of health inequity include lower life expectancy, high rates of mental ill-health, and difficulty ...

Scientists now say they are getting closer to unlocking the secrets of longevity. Billions of dollars are being spent on an ...

The Trump administration has made it a central goal to simplify regulations and scale back the administrative state. Such efforts can be decidedly harmful when applied to important government ...

A new generation of activists is calling for bold responses to the climate crisis. Although young people are motivated to act on climate issues, existing educational frameworks do not adequately ...

Health insurance helps to reduce medical costs, making health care more affordable and thus more accessible. Having health insurance also facilitates access to care, resulting in lower death rates and ...

Honorary Professor, Exeter UK / Adjunct Professor, Monash Sustainable Development Institute / Visiting Professor, Surrey UK, University of Exeter Anthony Capon receives funding from the National ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...