A 72-year-old contracted a contagious "fungal infection" at a nursing home and the staff secretly "isolated and sealed off" ...

As the owners intentionally understaffed two New Jersey facilities and diverted Medicaid money for their own use, residents in the homes “suffered unnecessarily,” the state comptroller said. By ...

The Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a Biden-era rule that required a minimum number of healthcare staff in nursing homes. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said Tuesday in a ...

More than 100 residents of a Rockland nursing and rehabilitation facility will be evacuated after a three-alarm fire broke out in the building Saturday afternoon, Rockland Fire Chief Scott Duffey said ...

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Fragmented Medicaid coverage coupled with the lack of a dental benefit under traditional Medicare leads to poor oral health outcomes for older adults in nursing homes. Staffing shortages and rural ...

It's National Fresh Breath Day and Dr. Jared Siegel of Noble Dentistry Chicago stopped by ABC7 Eyewitness News to share how to keep your breath fresh all day. He explained what causes bad breath and ...

The influence of the microbiome on brain functions and cognitive status has been intensively investigated. The chemical compounds produced by microbes and their effects on the immune system can alter ...

A June 2025 survey by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) found that 27% of nursing home providers said they would have to close facilities if Medicaid funding was reduced in the 2025 ...

Specialized brushing techniques reduce plaque buildup around braces by targeting hard-to-reach areas. Poor hygiene during retainer use can undo orthodontic treatment results. Clear aligners allow ...