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Two health policy experts explain how new federal legislation will affect eligibility for and affordability of health insurance—and how individuals can prepare to avoid losing coverage.

There are an estimated 63 million caregivers in the U.S., paid or unpaid, who provide care for people who rely on them for basic needs. While that might seem a mighty number, this invisible workforce is under increasing strain.

Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades—but why? An autism researcher explains what's behind the increase.

Two health policy experts explain how Medicaid spending cuts could affect health care facilities, clinicians, and services, as well as millions of Americans who depend on the program.

After federally funded studies linked untreated hearing loss to health issues such as dementia, professor Frank Lin spearheaded policy changes making hearing aids easier and cheaper to acquire.

With funding from the National Institutes of Health earmarked by the Autism CARES Act, researchers aim to pinpoint the environmental factors that increase a child's likelihood for developing autism.

A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Bloomberg School sheds light on the often-overlooked role of youth and young adults as caregivers in the U.S.

Untangling relationships among sleep, physical activity, and brain health may suggest ways to reduce dementia risk. 

Uncovering environmental contributors to autism may also suggest ways to help autistic people live healthier lives.

Rehabilitation physician and disability advocate Stephanie Van shares how everything from individual word choice to health care systems and practices can better support people with disabilities.

By centering rehabilitation services in primary care, ReLAB-HS aims to expand access to this essential medical care.

The ancient craft helps an Army veteran find peace and healing.

PTSD can affect anyone following a traumatic experience. By increasing our collective understanding of this mental health condition, we can reduce stigma and get help to those who need it.

Until research is equitable and inclusive for people with disabilities—whether they’re scientists or trial participants—we won't fully benefit from advances in science.

The Autism Center of Excellence will lead a global network of research projects studying the interplay of genetics and environmental factors. One aim is to identify modifiable factors to improve lives of people living with autism.