Antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective at treating people, and doctors are seeing a significant number of their patients die as a consequence, according to a new report from Consumers...
Diane Archer
Some generic drug prices rising at a staggering pace
A recent investigation shows generic drug prices rising at a staggering pace. The drug industry has significant responsibility for the high-cost of many generic drugs. Neither the insurance companies...
Number of people with diabetes increasing but their quality of...
Diabetes is fairly common in the US, affecting 26 million Americans and more than 9.4 million people over 65. It is also the 7th leading cause of death in the US. Worse still, the number of...
It’s time to enroll in a health plan if you are under 65
Open enrollment in state health exchanges begins on November 15 and lasts through February 15. You can enroll in a health plan or switch health plans even if you have costly health care needs...
She got her driver’s license reissued…at 98
Evelyn went above and beyond to help out her neighbor. Watch above how.
Supplements: John Oliver vs. Dr. Oz
For decades now the dietary supplement industry has been marketing magic, and the comedian John Oliver just took the industry to task. He also makes hay of Dr. Oz for promoting these supplements as...
Strong support for Social Security across broad swath of...
A new survey by the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) to understand Americans’ views about Social Security and how to strengthen it reveal strong support for Social Security. An...
Most boomers and older adults live on small fixed incomes
Older adults and people with disabilities are often wrongly portrayed as well off and undeserving of the Medicare and Social Security benefits they have earned throughout a lifetime of work. What...
Two ways to make sure Medicare covers ambulance services
Medicare covers ambulance services when they are medically necessary. Here’s how to ensure Medicare will pay: 1. Be prepared. Identify an ambulance company to use. Confirm with your local...
Three tips to plan for long-term care
Protection: Because most of us will need long-term services and supports, it’s important to plan ahead for long-term care. If your income is low, Medicaid will pick up the cost of a nursing...