Several Congressional insiders report that once the Democrats control the House, they plan to make...
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The benefits and risks of using AI for health care
Already today, one third of Americans use AI to get health advice and information, reports the...
Prices for cancer treatments are insanely high
The latest drug to treat pancreatic cancer costs $663 a tablet or nearly half a million dollars a...
Medicare Advantage plans create hurdles for people with diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, you are likely better off in traditional Medicare than in a Medicare...
The Trump Administration’s voluntary agreements with industry:...
A little more than a year ago, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. claimed that eight in ten...
Your Health & Wellness
How to retain as much muscle as possible as you age?
If you’re over 40, you might consider how to build muscle to live longer and healthier. Bad...
Reduce your risk of infection, build muscle
As we age, we lose muscle mass. Sarah Klein writes for the Washington Post on the how building your...
Take walks but beware of cars, especially if you’re older
Are you over 65 and worried about getting hit by a car as you walk down the street? The data show...
2026: Five steps to get your affairs in order in case of...
Whatever stage of life you’re in, it is daunting to think about getting your affairs in order...
2026: Planning for life’s curve balls
Life happens. Tomorrow, who knows what will be. Right now, we might need to care for a family...
Your Coverage Options
Many people flee Medicare Advantage when they need complex care
A new study published in JAMA Health Forum finds that people often flee Medicare Advantage plans...
Some overweight individuals are ineligible for Medicare GLP-1...
Some overweight individuals with Medicare now can get a GLP-1 with a $50 monthly copay, as a result...
2026: Medicare coverage for people with diabetes
Roughly one in three Americans aged 65 and older (between 29% and 33%) has diabetes. Whether you...
Need costly care in Medicare Advantage? Expect a denial
While every Medicare Advantage plan is different, the data on Medicare Advantage plan denials...
2026: Programs that lower your costs if you have Medicare
Medicare only covers about half of a typical person’s health care costs, leaving people with...