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Kidney disease statistics 2024
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S. Compare updated kidney disease stats by condition, age, sex, and race/ethnicity.
Updated on Jan. 24, 2024
Alcohol statistics 2024
More than 14 million U.S. adults have an alcohol use disorder and excessive drinking is linked to 95,000 deaths every year. Get more stats about a leading preventable cause of death in the U.S.
Updated on Jan. 24, 2024
Do at-home COVID tests expire?
There’s an expiration date on the box, but in certain cases the test is good for longer
Updated on May 4, 2022
The effects of cyberbullying on youth
More than 36% of teens have reportedly been victimized by cyberbullying. Use this guide to better understand the mental and physical effects of cyberbullying on youth.
Feb. 16, 2022
Long-term care statistics 2024
There are 65,600 regulated long-term care facilities in the U.S. About 70% of seniors will need some type of long-term care. Get updated assisted living and nursing home statistics here.
Updated on Jan. 24, 2024
New med Evusheld could prevent COVID
A new preventive medication was approved for people who aren’t protected by the vaccine
Feb. 14, 2022
How well do Americans understand Medicare?
65% of survey takers—including 12% of Medicare-eligible respondents—said they would not know which part(s) of Medicare they should enroll in, according to SingleCare's latest survey
Updated on Feb. 7, 2024
Paxlovid 101
It’s the first oral treatment for COVID-19, and could be a pandemic game-changer
Updated on Mar. 4, 2022
Epilepsy statistics 2024
One in 26 people will develop epilepsy, as it's the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. Get updated epilepsy stats here.
Updated on Jan. 24, 2024
Does coffee lower Alzheimer’s risk?
New research suggests that an extra cup of joe can prevent dementia, but there are some special considerations
Dec. 7, 2021
Smoking statistics 2024
The smoke rate is down, but it's still the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., resulting in 1,300 deaths every day. Get updated tobacco facts, U.S. smoking stats, and smoking cessation statistics here.
Updated on Jan. 24, 2024