Arguably, the people who have benefited most from the health care law—at least financially—are...
Archive - November 2015
Health benefits of a fist bump
Are you interested in reducing your chances of getting the flu this season? Well then, you might...
Health screenings may have risks
For a long time now, we’ve heard about the benefits of preventive care, including...
Over-treatment remains a problem
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study reveals that over-treatment remains a problem, even though...
Out-of-network coverage harder to come by
If you’re shopping for health insurance in a state health exchange, you may be hard-pressed...
Can a new kind of housing make us healthier?
Can you imagine a home or apartment redesigned and retrofitted in ways that make us healthier? ...
MyRA, a new retirement savings option from the U.S. Treasury
Most older adults have limited savings. But, it’s estimated that seven out of ten older...
John Oliver: Republicans are blocking access to health insurance...
In this video segment, John Oliver explains how the Supreme Court hurt millions of Americans by not...
Cutting edge small nursing homes: Green Houses
If you’re looking into nursing homes for yourself or someone you love, consider a Green...
Emergency room closures are hurting patient care
In the 13 years between 1996 and 2009, the number of emergency rooms has dropped more than 6...