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The Medicare Enrollment Blitz Doesn’t Include Options to Move Into Medigap

If you're 65 or over you have until December 7 to adjust your Medicare policy. The problem is, it may already be too late for some changes. >

Vaccines and the Delta Variant

The vaccine rollout in Scotland gave researchers a way to test their effectiveness against the Delta variant. The results were impressive. >

Non-Surgical Approaches to Obesity Treatment

There are new, non-invasive treatments available and coming for obesity. Few people are taking advantage of them. Insurance is one factor. >

The Benefits of Checking Blood Pressure at Home

People with high blood pressure do best when they monitor their pressure often. They find this is easiest when they take their BP at home. >

A Simpler, More Accurate, COVID Test

A saliva COVID test called DRUL is safer, more sensitive, and less expensive than comparable COVID screening tools. Just spit into a cup. >

Keeping An Eye on Kids' Success in School

A program that tests kids' vision to make sure they can see the blackboard and their assignments can yield big improvements in performance. >

Voluntary Reductions of Salt and Sugar Would Bring Huge Health and Economic Gains

Modest reductions in the sugar in packaged foods and beverages could prevent millions of heart problems, save $4 billion in healthcare costs >

COVID Vaccines Give People — and the Economy — a Shot

Data show that vaccines prevented millions of cases and saved as much as $1.4 trillion in just the first five months they were available. >

Prostatitis Pain? Try Acupuncture

Prostatitis is painful, and acupuncture has been found to offer lasting help. It eases other painful conditions, too. >

Internet Therapy Good for Some, but Not All

Online cognitive behavioral therapy, with its on-demand capabilities, can really help those with symptoms of mild to moderate depression. >

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