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Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?

In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care.

The Conversation

Funding surgery and hormones for trans people can save Medicare millions: new research

Transgender and gender-diverse (“trans”) people have worse mental health compared to the general population. As a result, they’re more likely to use mental health services, such as psychologists and counsellors, and treatments such as antidepressants and anxiety medication.

The Conversation

Family demanding answers from nursing home after 93-year-old nun found dead on nearby snow bank in frigid temperatures

Margaret Healey, a former Catholic school teacher and nun with Alzheimer’s, was found unresponsive in the snow after wandering off in subzero temperatures as relatives question Connecticut facility’s response

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Some health care CEOs are praising TrumpRx for empowering consumers to compare drug prices

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What It’s Like On the Front Line as Health Care Cuts Start to Hit

Pattie Lopez, whose job is to help patients access public health coverage at Venice Family Clinic, says the volume and scope of cuts to Medi-Cal and Covered California are unlike anything else she’s seen in 23 years.

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Trump and Dr. Oz bring ‘As Seen on TV’ vibes to Rx coupon portal for cheap ‘fat drugs’

ANALYSIS: The president’s latest gambit at health care affordability, TrumpRx, isn’t the panacea he promised for access to low-cost GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro— but some experts tell Andrew Feinberg that the effort should not be dismissed

The Independent UK

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

A new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic

The Independent UK

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The 4 Estate Planning Documents Every High-Net-Worth Family Needs (Not Just a Will)

The key to successful estate planning for HNW families isn't just drafting these four documents, but ensuring they're current and immediately accessible.

Kiplinger

Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care

Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on it for their health insurance coverage.

The Conversation

On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate

To help primary voters differentiate between the two, we asked Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico where they fall on major issues, ranging from international policy to taxes. See where they stand, and how they differ.

The Texas Tribune

Want to Avoid Leaving Chaos in Your Wake? Don't Leave Behind an Outdated Estate Plan

An outdated or incomplete estate plan could cause confusion for those handling your affairs at a difficult time. This guide highlights what to update and when.

Kiplinger

Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's next big bet: Redefining how long–and how well–we live

As people live longer and birth rates fall, longevity is becoming a major challenge–and opportunity–for business and society alike.

Fortune

Black women’s health-care experiences remain marked by structural racism — here’s how institutions should move forward

Racism has long disrupted relationships, deepened social divisions and hindered collective action on global challenges. While modern societies strive to be just and advocate against social injustices, many still turn away from engaging in conversations surrounding racism, health inequities and racial tensions.

The Conversation

This Surprisingly Versatile Account Should Be in Your Retirement Plan

The Swiss Army knife of accounts can help provide tax-free income in retirement. "Be Prepared."

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Bills are high - but health care costs now the most worrying issue for Americans

About a third of new poll’s respondents said they were ‘very worried’ about being able to afford health care

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1 Dividend King to Buy and Hold Through Any Market

In uncertain markets, reliable income matters more than ever. This Dividend King offers exactly that.

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A growing nursing shortage is made worse by nurses’ daily challenges of patients and their families rolling their eyes, yelling and striking

Imagine being a dentist, and your clients roll their eyes at you, comment that you don’t know what you’re doing – or even spit at you.

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NSW school counsellor banned after having jelly shots and engaging in ‘sexual contact’ with students

Health Care Complaints Commission finds Victoria Worsley poses ‘a significant and unacceptable risk’

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31,000 healthcare workers go on strike over pay and staffing

Healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente is being accused of ‘unfair labor practices’

The Conversation

All foods can fit in a balanced diet – a dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dieting

Eat this, not that. This one food will cure everything. That food is poison. Cut this food out. Try this diet. Don’t eat at these times. Eat this food and you’ll lose weight. With society’s obsession with food, health and weight, statements like these are all over social media, gyms…

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What Trump’s Economic Policies Could Mean for Household Budgets in 2026

From groceries and health insurance to taxes and consumer goods, experts explain how Trump’s economic policies may affect household budgets in 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Nottingham attacks survivor fears repeat if lessons not learned

Wayne Birkett warns ‘nothing’s changed’ after watchdog found failings in killer Valdo Calocane’s mental health care

Reason

What Mamdani Gets Wrong About the NYC Nurses Strike: State Regulations, Not Greed, Are the Problem

Zohran Mamdani had a chance to pursue health care reform in the New York State Assembly. He didn’t take it.

The Guardian - US

Man killed in Minneapolis by federal agents identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: ‘He wanted to help people’

Alex Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific research

The Conversation

Dogs can need more than kibble, walks and love − consider the escalating expenses of their medical care before you adopt

Many Americans struggle to pay for health care for themselves and other members of their families, even if they have insurance coverage.

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