If you’re simultaneously taking care of children and aging parents, we want to hear from you — because you’re in good company. Nearly one in four Americans adults are sandwiched between raising a child and having a parent above the age of 65. For adults in their 40s, more than half are in this category. […]
HealthQ: Losing weight on a GLP-1 isn’t just about getting a shot
Severe ankle pain drove Jelon Smart to start taking a weight loss injection a year and a half ago.
HealthQ: Is it worth your time and money to set up an HSA?
When Mike McKee thinks about saving money for the future, he has a few priorities. Maxing out his retirement is one. Building up his kid’s college fund is another. Opening up a health savings account? Not so much, even though he qualifies because of his high-deductible health plan. “I’m so frustrated with the system that […]
HealthQ: What to know about finding healthcare if you’re pregnant and uninsured
Prenatal care can make a huge difference to the long-term health of both the parent and baby. Every state offers health coverage to lower-income pregnant women who might otherwise go uninsured.
HealthQ: Wait, my health plan might pay for a gym membership?
Almost 80% of New Year’s resolutions are related to health, exercise or diet, which explains why gyms are packed this time of year. Before you agree to auto-pay each month, you might want to review your health insurance benefits.
HealthQ: An utterly practical guide to finding care during flu season
It’s peak winter cold and flu season, which means, more than likely, someone in your family is feeling crummy right now. Here are three things to know when you’re seeking our care for common cold and flu symptoms.
How much has Tennessee State University been underfunded? Here are 4 calculations
The exact amount of underfunding of HBCUs is vast, hard to calculate, and even harder to make a political case for.
Long before fights over DEI, a judge told Tennessee State University to lose its Black identity
In the early 1980s, Tennessee State University was at a turning point.
Almost 60 years ago, a court case at TSU transformed Tennessee higher education
What happens when government funding is withheld from a public university that’s served generations of Black Tennesseans? And what could be possible if that debt were finally paid?
Her air-ambulance ride wasn’t covered by Medicare. It will cost her family $81,739.
A frugal Tennessee resident opted out of Medicare Part B, which carries $175 monthly premiums. Now her heirs face a huge bill for an air-ambulance ride.
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