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Watch out: Some medical devices could be unsafe
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Trump’s tax bill keeps Social Security taxes
Just before President Trump signed his tax bill into law, the Social Security Administration sent...
Trump signs his tax bill, leaving 17 million Americans uninsured
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Medicare agency to test prior authorization in traditional...
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Women are twice as likely to get Alzheimer’s as men. But, why? It’s not because women...
How to slow down the aging of your brain
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An ancient trick to help your recall
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Why exercise in the water?
Exercising in the water is good for sore muscles, joints and bodies. It’s especially good for...
A new strain of Covid can cause “razor blade throat”
Around the world, a new strain of Covid-19 is causing painful sore throats. In just a couple of...
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Watch out: Some medical devices could be unsafe
Nearly ten years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began a breakthrough device...
2025: Access to mental health care worsens
It’s not unusual for health insurance to cover $11 on a $125 mental health visit, reports O...
Few psychiatrists accept Medicare
If you and your spouse are not working, you likely need to enroll in Medicare at 65. But, as with...
Medicaid is a benefit for the middle-class
Many people do not appreciate how important Medicaid is for middle-class families, reports Ron...
Some hospitals now provide at-home rehab services
Felice J. Freyer reports for Kaiser Health News on how some hospitals now provide at-home rehab...