Hospitals' "dire" financial situation, the five potential health benefits of beer, and more.

Do you have gray hair? This may be why. (Monday, April 24)

The vast majority of people between the ages of 45 and 65 have at least some gray hair — but what causes it? A study published last month in Nature revealed a new potential answer.

The 5 potential health benefits of beer (Tuesday, April 25)

A recent survey of studies from Piedmont Healthcare has found that drinking beer may come with some surprising health benefits, Hunter Boyce reports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Here's what you need to know.

Hospitals' 'dire' financial situation, in 4 charts (Wednesday, April 26)

According to a new report from the American Hospital Association, hospitals and health systems are facing significant financial pressures from rising expenses, including for labor, drugs, medical supplies and more. See how costs have changed over time on our interactive charts.

Kaiser+Geisinger: Our take on the formation of Risant Health (Thursday, April 27)

Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday announced it is acquiring Geisinger Health, and Geisinger will operate independently under a new subsidiary of Kaiser called Risant Health. While Advisory Board's Vidal Seegobin is "cautiously optimistic" about Risant Health's prospects, he explains that the true test for this endeavor will be something that's challenging under value-based care: Successful new partnerships.

Some melatonin gummies may have over 300% of the labeled dose (Friday, April 28)

Over the last few years, melatonin supplements have grown in popularity as a way to help people, including children, improve their sleep habits. But a new study published in JAMA found that almost 90% of melatonin gummies have significantly higher quantities of the hormone than advertised, which could negatively affect consumers' health.