Lifestyle and Budget

Senate GOP intent on scrapping health mandate in tax bill

As Republicans stake their claim to middle-class rescue in tax cut legislation deemed to carry tax hikes for millions, President Donald Trump plans an in-person appeal to lawmakers as the proposal faces a crucial vote in the House.

Will new blood pressure guidelines cost Americans?

The global hypertension drug market is already expected to climb to $32 billion by the end of 2020, but now with the new guidelines for blood pressure set in place by the American Heart Association earlier this week, that market could rise even more as additional Americans may need medication.

Diabetes now costing employers $20 billion a year

Diabetes has grown from 10.6% of the U.S. population in 2008 to 11.5% in the first nine months of 2017, having a direct impact on health care costs, which in turn is costing employers more than $20 billion annually.

The best and worst cities for retirement

While Florida -- and other sunny, warm places may top the list of popular retirement spots -- some lesser known cities could actually provide the best standard of living.

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___ AP Exclusive: Russia Twitter trolls deflected Trump bad news SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A study of some Twitter accounts reveals that when there was bad news about Donald Trump during last year's campaign, Russian agents tried to turn attention away from it on social media.