Researchers at the Feinberg School of Medicine recently found that medical schools in the U.S. overlook disability in their curricula. The study found this oversight affects how physicians care for ...

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today that it is introducing additional flexibility and choice into its lineup of disability insurance solutions for medical ...

O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American, and her ...

People with cirrhosis may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Cirrhosis is a life threatening condition that causes severe liver ...

Commentary: Disability rights aren't a niche issue, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made that impossible to ignore any longer. During her time at CNET, Kim Wong-Shing loved demystifying the world of ...

Teens with complex medical conditions often need formula to avoid becoming malnourished. With the shortage, many families can't find enough. Devon McCollum and Natasha Hall faced a dilemma that no ...

Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

Good physical performance is associated with better cognition in people with relapsing-remitting MS, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland. Good functional capacity was also ...

WASHINGTON – Paralyzed veterans seeking disability exams increasingly face long delays to see doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs and a network of community providers ill-equipped to support ...

Short-Term Disability (STD) provides employees with income when they are absent from work due to a non-work related illness or injury. What are RIT's Short Term Disability benefits? RIT short term ...