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...
Diane Archer
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...
Happy 79th birthday, Social Security!
Today is Social Security’s 79th birthday. Let’s take a moment to reflect on its importance. Most Americans rely on Social Security for a large part of their income. People over 65 rely on...
Medicare outpatient hospital care may not be what you think it is
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, andnews about the economy For financial reasons, hospitals around the...
New AARP Polls Reveal High Anxiety Among Boomers About...
New AARP polls in Arkansas, Iowa and North Carolina show high anxiety about retirement security among Americans 50 and older. According to AARP, boomers and older adults are looking for candidates...
The kiosk that takes your blood pressure is a tool to make money...
Have you ever checked your weight or blood pressure at a health-screening kiosk? These kiosks are popping up at major supermarkets and mega retail stores. What you might not realize is that these...
50 Years Ago … The Start of Beatlemania
After seeing The Beatles with their fans in Europe, Ed Sullivan invited them to perform on his variety show. And, they did, in 1964. 73 million Americans watched, making it the highest viewership...