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‘It’s chronic disease, stupid!’ The central challenge facing health care

“The economy, stupid!” is an aphorism coined by James Carvill during Bill Clinton’s 1992 U.S. presidential campaign to keep workers focused on a key message. It has since been adapted countless times to refocus debates over challenging situations, and it can be applied to the central challenge facing health care:…

The Conversation

Thursday briefing: Cutting migration won’t boost British jobs, so what can fix our skills shortage?

In today’s newsletter: New research shows that curbing work visas won’t help with British recruitment, and could accelerate the collapse of essential service sectors already struggling to survive

The Guardian - UK

When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years

The Trump administration announced on Feb. 12, 2026, that it is ending Operation Metro Surge, its deployment of more than 3,000 federal immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding metro area. Federal officials say some agents will remain in the area and have vowed that similar immigration…

The Conversation

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The life of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson in photos

The protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad

The Independent UK

Children are not getting mental health support, a quarter of parents say

The burden was disproportionately felt in households with homeschooled children

The Independent UK

Americans are getting chronic illnesses more often and earlier in life, report finds

The cost of health care is also growing more expensive, with two-thirds of U.S. adults worrying about paying the bills

The Independent UK

My Wife Wants Us To Retire at 65 To Get Medicare, but I Want To Retire Now at 62 so We Can Start Enjoying Life. Who Is Right?

I'm 62 and want to retire, travel and have fun, but my wife says we should get Medicare first. We ask wealth advisers for help.

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4 Pro Tips for Successfully Scaling the Medicare Mountain

Attempting to conquer Medicare without a plan is risky. The safest route requires a thorough understanding of your options and never leaves decisions to chance.

Kiplinger

After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver

After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver - Health Care Concerns about health costs are a top issue for voters.

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Can Praying to Shiva Calm Your Mind?

In today's busy world, where each and every person is facing some stress related problems in their life. There are some days where your thoughts are not just getting stopped and your to-do list is not getting to an end. Throughout the day you are emotional and your chest starts…

Times Life

Washington Built Big Health Care. Now It Wants To Break It Up.

The Break Up Big Medicine Act makes no mention of the laws and government programs responsible for consolidation of the health care industry.

Reason

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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Fortune

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Conversation

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 Texas Tribune

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.

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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.

Fortune

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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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