"Health Care"

A new AARP report shows that more Americans than ever are caring for aging or disabled family members. The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the past decade, …

A new study shows that eating the right kinds of carbohydrates can help older American women live longer and stay healthier. Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard T.H. Chan School …

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the federal government can use a narrower method to calculate Medicare payments to hospitals that treat low-income patients, siding with the Department of Health …

Microplastics may be linked to serious health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke, according to a new study presented this week. Researchers found that people living in areas …

Dr. Mehmet Oz has advanced one step closer to leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) after the Senate Finance Committee approved his nomination on March 25. The …

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Retirement at 65 has long been the norm, but new research shows that working beyond that age has significant benefits. Older workers report better mental and physical health, higher job …

Struggles with mental health during adolescence are causing significant economic losses in the United States.  New research shows that psychological distress among teens leads to financial setbacks for individuals and …

Starting today, January 1st, Medicare Part D will limit out-of-pocket prescription drug costs to $2,000 annually, marking a significant change for beneficiaries. This adjustment, part of the Inflation Reduction Act …

A record 16.6 million Americans have enrolled in health insurance for 2025 through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, according to a Dec. 20 announcement by the …