Premature deaths rise during long-term blackouts, and ERs fill up. Knowing who is at risk and some creative solutions can ...

Anna Baluch is a freelance writer from Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoys writing about a variety of health and personal finance topics. When she's away from her laptop, she can be found working out, trying ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Anna Wenner and Pamela Appea After a new round of testing, we still recommend ...

GreatCall announced this week the release of a mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) device 5Star Responder, as well as an accompanying Instant Response iPhone app that offers similar ...

A device created by a Nova Scotia doctor and his two engineering partners is expected to be featured in one of the most ...

WellBe is a voice-enabled virtual health assistant that’s made by HandsFree Health, a healthcare company. After witnessing the challenges that many older adults face, the company wanted to find a way ...

For people with type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels become extremely low, it creates a life-threatening situation for which the ...

Due to an aging population in the United States, there is an urgent need to develop medical devices to support aging in place, along with empowering patient independence and safety. One manufacturer ...

A reliable medical alert system can provide peace of mind and independence for adults aging in place, recovering from surgery and more. These systems allow quick access to medical help, friends or ...

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. It’s a long-standing challenge for first responders: Opening the airways of ...

Anna Baluch is a freelance writer from Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoys writing about a variety of health and personal finance topics. When she's away from her laptop, she can be found working out, trying ...

For people with Type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels become extremely low, it creates a life-threatening situation for which the ...