Standard treatment for cancer, including multiple rounds of radiation, can help many patients. But, older adults with cancer may do better with different care, tailored to their needs. Cheryl...
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Avoid brain-boosting supplements
Brain-boosting supplements, much like weight-loss supplements, are extremely popular. But, as all dietary supplements, they are not well regulated and they can have dangerous ingredients. Elizabeth...
Do you have a sense of purpose?
A variety of studies have found that social interactions, personal relationships, having friends and family on whom you can rely, contribute to longer and healthier life. New and past research also...
34 million Americans know people who have died because they...
A new Gallup poll finds that 34 million Americans have friends or family members who have died in the last five years because they could not afford needed medical treatment. That’s more than...
Traditional Medicare offers better home care benefits than...
If you have Medicaid or can afford supplemental coverage to fill gaps in traditional Medicare, here’s another reason to think twice before signing up for a Medicare Advantage plan. Researchers...
One pharmacy uncovers dangerous chemicals in some common drugs
A small pharmacy based in New Haven is testing the prescription drugs it dispenses for safety. And, it is uncovering dangerous chemicals in some common drugs. Talk to your doctor about the safety of...
Senator Warren details strategy for passing Medicare for all
Senator Elizabeth Warren is doubling down on her plan to guarantee everyone in America good affordable health care. The New York Times reports that Warren has designed a strategy for passing...
Don’t trust Medicare’s Open Enrollment information
The Center for Medicare Advocacy reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has not fixed many problems with the Medicare Plan Finder web site, and you still cannot trust...
What are Medicare premium and other costs in 2020?
The 2020 standard monthly Medicare Part B premium, which covers medical and outpatient care, rises to $144.60. It represents a monthly increase of $9.10, from $135.50 this year, for people with...
How should we address drug shortages?
It’s hard to believe, but some prescription drugs are hard to come by. A new federal report by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) attributes these drug shortages to a combination of low...