A group of Yale researchers looked at where all the profits from the health care industrial complex flow. They found that the vast majority of money earned by pharmaceutical corporations, for-profit...
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Republicans look to end Medicare Advantage overpayments
More members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are looking at ways to end massive overpayments to Medicare Advantage insurers as a means of reducing federal spending, reports Peter Sullivan for...
Few psychiatrists accept Medicare
If you and your spouse are not working, you likely need to enroll in Medicare at 65. But, as with many health insurance policies, it is extremely difficult to find psychiatrists who will accept...
Medicaid is a benefit for the middle-class
Many people do not appreciate how important Medicaid is for middle-class families, reports Ron Lieber for the New York Times. While Medicaid benefits tens of millions of lower-income families...
Warning: Poor sleep can increase risk of dementia
Judy George reports for MedPage Today on new findings published in Neurology showing that women in their 80’s with poor sleep patterns are at increased risk for dementia. In fact, older women...
Is sugar addictive?
The scientists and researchers do not consider sugar to be addictive, at least not in the same way as alcohol or nicotine or opiates, writes Frank Hu, the Chair of the Department of Nutrition at the...
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 services for patients post surgery. At-home rehab can be helpful to patients who would otherwise have...
Can early detection of dementia reduce your risk significantly?
Dementia rates are rising, reports Keren Landman for National Geographic. In BBC Science, Anthea Rowan reports on how early detection of dementia could reduce your risk significantly. Right now, most...
Colorectal cancer: How to minimize your risk
Fewer American’s over 65 have been getting colorectal cancer in the last 30 years. Older adults are getting screened and are more aware of the need to take care of themselves. But, colorectal...
Warning: Your medical debt will likely continue to appear on...
During the Biden Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) passed a rule banning credit agencies from including medical debt on people’s credit reports. The final rule was set...