In its annual Social Security report published yesterday, the Trustees calculated that the Social Security trust fund would continue to run a surplus until 2033, the same prediction they made in...
Diane Archer
Ever feel nostalgic for the past?
You might not be so nostalgic for these “cures” of the past. Click here to see what they were.
Medicare prescription drug costs falling
Medicare prescription drug costs are falling. Drug spending has dropped significantly, largely because of a loss of patent protection for several commonly used high-cost drugs and fewer than...
Depressed? Ditch the concrete and go green
New research reveals that people who live in communities with green space have lower levels of depression and anxiety than people who live in urban areas with little or no green space. They may...
Do you have diabetes? Contact lenses will soon measure glucose...
In five years time, people with diabetes will no longer need to prick themselves to measure their blood-sugar level. Their contact lenses will do it for them, while also correcting their...
Diet Soda, No Solution for Weight Loss
A recent study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that diet soda is no solution for weight loss. Overweight adults who drink diet soda end up consuming more...
Do I need a primary care doctor?
You should not underestimate the value of a good primary care doctor. According to the American College of Physicians, having a primary care doctor means better health outcomes at lower cost. Better...
Why does my healthcare cost so much?
Why does your healthcare cost so much? First, it’s because every procedure costs more in the United States than in other countries.
If your income is low and you need health insurance, the state...
A recent report by the Kaiser Family Foundation illustrates just how important it can be for people with low incomes who need health insurance to live in a state that has expanded eligibility for...
Should you pay more for Medicare than you do now?
Raising Medicare premiums will save the government money but could hurt millions of people with Medicare. Lawmakers are looking for ways to cut down government spending on Medicare. Many of them...