Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo ...

When Reina Beach’s son, Elliott, then 8, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, she said that what happened after that felt like a blur. “It all was very quick and overwhelming,” Beach said. “It ...

Did you know that understanding health information better can help us lead healthier lives? As a Population Health Specialist at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), I see every day how much knowing more ...

Literacy and health are closely intertwined. Research has proven that stories are a powerful mechanism for building resilience and helping young people develop empathy, foster emotional intelligence, ...

GRAND FORKS – A new book was created by the North Dakota State Literacy Team to promote literacy skills for pre-kindergarten ...

Teachers are expected to do everything. Primary and secondary school educators must cover the fixed curriculum, be kind and patient disciplinarians (and kids may not always experience this at home), ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — October is a Health Literacy Month, a month dedicated to making sure you know everyday ways to stay healthy. Doctors at Norton Children’s Medical Group say that no matter what your ...

Children who post publicly online even occasionally are more likely than their peers to report feeling depressed and anxious and get too little sleep, according to the results of a new, large-scale ...

Angie Hackman teaches chemistry at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, where all teachers are required to integrate literacy instruction into their classes. Credit: Image provided by ...