Over one-third of America’s COVID-19 deaths have been nursing home residents. Employee policies, particularly for low-paid aides, have sharply raised the risk.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on another US medical emergency: a serious shortage of nurses.

Social distancing can get tougher in the fall and winter. These simple steps can help keep you and yours loved ones healthy.

Hurricane Irma killed many more people in nursing homes in Florida than officials counted, report researchers.

Tuned LED lighting that changes color and intensity over the course of a day and night helps older adults in nursing homes get a better night's sleep.

School nurses were already overwhelmed, with hundreds of students and staff in their charge. Now, COVID-19 screenings and testing have become their priority.

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes in the US continue to report severe shortages of staff and personal protective equipment (PPE).

A new approach is making a big difference in Virginia.

Health care workers in the United States are struggling with a range of mental-health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers report.

Telehealth has seen massive increases in use since the pandemic started. When done right, remote health care can be just as effective as in-person medicine.