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The main premise of the president’s health-care reform is to extend health-care coverage to everyone, and to make that financially attainable, the system will rely on young (and presumably...
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The conversation between adult children and their aging parents about the possibility of moving into an assisted-living facility or nursing home can be tough and change family dynamics, but it...
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Every mom wants to be the perfect parent for a child, but that pressure is taking a toll, causing some moms to develop destructive coping mechanisms.
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Oscar winner Angelina Jolie spoke out this week about her decision to have a preventative double mastectomy after testing positively for the BRCA1 gene. Experts applaud her decision to speak out...
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Despite strict restrictions on the chemicals that can be used on produce, some fruits and vegetables repeatedly test having a high concentration of pesticides each year. Here are the worst...
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A recent study found medical costs at hospitals vary wildly for patients, so don’t pay more than you have to. Here are some expert tips to curb your costs for pre-planned hospital procedures.
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A new survey shows patients would rather take out the trash than their medicine, and it's costing the health-care industry billions of dollars every year.
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Bashful men looking to get their hands on Viagra can now fill their prescriptions in the privacy of their own homes.
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Cancer in your history? A chronic condition? Don't assume you can't find an affordable policy.
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In an attempt to pare down the paperwork consumers have to fill out to apply for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, the White House has released a three-page application, shorter than...
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Even with insurance, medical costs can be burdensome, forcing patients to get creative when it comes to covering their health-care bills.
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Face time with a doctor tends to be in short supply nowadays, but patients should not be afraid to speak up and ask these critical questions when receiving a new prescription.
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You may have ways to deal with pricey long-term care insurance besides bailing on your policy.
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While the number has declined, a large segment of Americans with health insurance are still covered through their employers. As a result, many of the metro areas with low health insurance coverage...
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With more patients seeking care under the Affordable Care Act, physicians will be stretched thin. Here’s how the consumer will be impacted under the most sweeping reform health-care has ever seen.
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Health insurance exchanges, or marketplaces, are a key component of health reform law, but few people know what they are and how they work.
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The cost to care for a family member suffering from dementia is increasing at a rapid rate, putting adult children in a financially-tough position.
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A new study reveals employers have been dropping coverage for their workers over the past decade due to increasing costs--not health-care reform.
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Obamacare is unfolding. If your portfolio needs a shot in the arm, consider health care stocks.
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Self diagnosis has become a lot easier with the Internet, but that doesn't mean we are becoming healthier.
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Going to work early Monday morning can be hard, but if you are finding an excuse not to go to work or feel unchallenged, you might be burned out. Here's are the symptoms of workplace burnout and...
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Health-care reform has always been a hot button topic and at the center of the debate is how much the law is going to push coverage prices up.
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Worried about a home-sale tax to pay for health care? That's just an "Obama-scare."
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Rising health costs will siphon a large share of retirees' incomes,??crimping their lifestyles.
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Consumers have more coverage options under the new health-care reform, but that doesn't make the task of picking the right insurance plan any less daunting.
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High-end “sober coaches” are helping addicts get clean, but for a hefty price. So, why and how are the addicted paying thousands to sober up?
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Some California residents may see increases of up to 30% on their individual health-insurance coverage costs, and experts say hikes like this may push some policy holders out of the system...
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Requirements included in health-care reform have many doctors considering exiting the system earlier, but what will that mean for patient care?
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If insurance costs are slowing down overall, then why are any insurers still requesting double-digit rate increases that will cost consumers more?
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The app market is flooded with offerings, but not all apps are created equal.
Mobile health apps are everywhere, but user beware.
The app market is flooded with offerings, but not all apps are...
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Fewer health-care financing options populate the market since the recession so it's important to compare the terms and conditions of the top medical credit cards and loans before you apply
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Some say they're a savior in a medical crisis, while consumer advocates decry their sky-high interest rates and few protections
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Cash-strapped consumers’ wallets could take another hit with increasing health insurance costs. Here’s what patients can expect in the coming months and how they can keep a lid on the coverage...
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CVS made waves by announcing a wellness program that asks workers for their height, weight and body fat percentages, if they want to receive health through the employer program. Will more...
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It’s impossible to predict your health-care future, but there are ways to reduce these costs.
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Seniors covered by health insurance may not have to rush to sign up for Medicare.
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When it comes to picking the right health insurance plan, it shouldn’t be all about cost.
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A recent study shows people involved in incentive-based programs are more likely to reach their monthly target weight loss than those in the nonincentive groups.
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Women thinking about buying long-term care insurance might want to shop for coverage sooner than later.
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Can unpaid medical bills prevent potential lenders from offering to help with a homebuyer's mortgage?
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New York City officials want teens to listen up to its new campaign and turn down the volume on their headphones.
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Despite being ruled constitutional last summer, patients still have a lot of questions about the changes coming down the road when it comes to health insurance.
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No one wants to believe employers are shallow enough to care about how much a person weighs, but studies are showing discrimination against obese job candidates and employees.
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Accountable health care is the idea that your doctor is responsible for keeping you healthy, and the trend is gaining momentum as a way to keep rising health-care costs under control
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The FBI estimates that in 2012, the cost of Medicare fraud ranged from $75 billion to $250 billion.
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Your doctor might now use an iPad more than a prescription pad, thanks to a push from the feds.
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Most doctors in the U.S. are paid on a fee-for-service basis either by insurers, Medicare or Medicaid, which means that they receive payment only for face-to-face visits--and that can cause some...
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Unpaid debts can hurt your credit and future wages. Can they take your Social Security, too?
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