Cost concerns keep older adults from seeking care

Worries about what emergency care might cost them have kept some older adults from seeking medical attention even when they felt they might need it, a new study shows. In all, 22% of older adults who may have needed care from the emergency department didn’t go because of concerns about what they might have to pay, according to the new […]

How can Rishi Sunak Succeed as Prime Minister?

As the UK’s first-ever British Asian Prime Minister, the appointment of Rishi Sunak brought much jubilation. But as the historical celebration of his reign dies down, the job he has in front of him is huge and highly significant. Whilst he was elected as the new head of the Conservatives, the state of the party he inherited is abysmal. His […]

10 Organisations to Help You with Energy Bills

Millions of UK households are facing soaring energy bills as the price cap goes up on October 1, 2022. The price cap hike will take the average bill to £1,971 a year. This means households have to find an extra £693 per year for their bills amid the increasing cost of living crisis. While the price cap is at £2,500, […]

Global study finds healthy eating got pricier in the pandemic

By now, most Americans have felt the effects of global crises on their grocery bills. Recent research published in the journal Nature Food has found this to be a worldwide phenomenon. As part of a project called Food Prices for Nutrition, professor William Masters at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and a group of graduate students gathered […]