The link between dementia and hearing aids, the states with the highest and lowest heart disease death rates, and more.

Love getting your nails done? Think twice about gel. (Monday, July 24)

A study published in Nature Communications found that regular use of UV-nail polish dryers may increase the risk of skin cancer — but researchers warn that additional data is needed to substantiate their findings. Writing for NPR, Rachel Treisman outlines precautions and alternatives to gel manicures and pedicures.

The link between hearing aids and dementia (Tuesday, July 25)

According to a new study published in The Lancet, hearing aids could reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults at risk of dementia by almost 50% — findings that experts say are "truly unique, truly groundbreaking."

The highest (and lowest) heart disease death rates by state, mapped (Wednesday, July 26)

According to new KFF report on heart disease mortality, Oklahoma had the highest rate of heart disease deaths in the United States while Minnesota had the lowest.

How a tornado at a Pfizer warehouse will affect drug shortages (Thursday, July 27)

Last week, a tornado damaged a large Pfizer drug manufacturing plant in North Carolina, and the company said the damage could lead over 30 drugs produced at the facility to face new or worsening shortages in the near-term.

The American workforce is getting older. Here's what that means for healthcare. (Friday, July 28)

As the baby boomer generation ages into retirement, the ratio of workers per retirees in the United States is getting lower, threatening programs like Social Security and Medicare and increasing demand for long-term care, Alyssa Fowers and Kevin Schaul report for the Washington Post.