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97 Medical Secrets So Dark You Might Be Scared Of Going There Ever Again

Doctors, nurses, paramedics, and even janitors are privy to things that might surprise even the most hardcore 'Grey's Anatomy' fan. From battles with mental health and substance use to admissions that medical professionals are merely making "educated guesses," medical workers have been sharing the dark realities of their profession.

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What I Didn't Know About Health Care FSAs Could Have Cost Me: Don't Make the Mistake I Almost Made

Although flexible spending accounts work on a use-it-or-lose-it basis, you may have options for unused funds. Make sure to read the fine print before enrolling.

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Utah is #1 for Happiness, but Minnesota Wins on Health: 2026’s Surprising Retirement Rankings

Utah tops the list for having the happiest retirees, while Minnesota ranks high for best overall health care. Where does your state rank?

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Minnesota's Fraud Scandal Isn't an Immigration Problem. It's a Spending Problem.

Health care fraud is an all-too-common feature of the U.S. health care system, not only in Minnesota.

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Mobile clinics offer a practical way to improve health care access in maternity care deserts

Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six have low access to care – meaning there are fewer than two hospitals offering obstetric care or birth centers per 10,000 births and fewer than 60 obstetric providers. The remaining five counties are maternity…

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‘Solo Agers’ Are Thriving on Their Own Terms

Millions of retirees choose independence over isolation. If you're a "solo ager," your retirement can be secure and rewarding.

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5 Habits to Help Make Your Retirement Planning Highly Effective

These habits, gleaned from a survey of financially savvy adults, can help increase your confidence and guide your planning as you head toward retirement.

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Health Care Cost Basics: What You Can Expect to Pay and Ways to Save

From premiums to co-pays, health care is one savings goal you can't afford to ignore. Understanding how high-deductible health plans and HSAs work may help.

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Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Americans age 65 and older who are insured by Medicare logged about 60 million telehealth visits annually between 2021 and 2023 – about 31 million for mental health and 29 million for other health issues. That’s the key finding in a new study I co-authored in the journal Annals of…

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The Tax Loophole That Made U.S. Health Care Unaffordable

The employer insurance exclusion has chained workers to their employers, practically eliminated consumer price sensitivity, and suppressed wages.

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Federal Cuts Revive a California Lawmaker’s Push for Single-Payer Health Care

Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance.

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Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Tasks to Prioritize to Make Things Easier for Your Family

Doing these things now, while you're still physically and mentally healthy, can smooth an already-difficult and emotional process when the time comes.

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Maryland Lawmakers Want To Strengthen Regulations That Make Health Care More Expensive

A new bill could make Maryland "the most restrictive environment in the country," warns one doctor.

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It's Time to Redefine Retirement for Retirees With $500,000 to $5 Million: Here's How

Retirees with $500,000 to $5 million in assets need a different approach to keep their house and cover ever-increasing health care expenses, including long-term care, without taking too much risk and paying too much in taxes.

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How To Prepare Your Home For A New Pet

Bringing a new pet into your home is one of the most exciting and heartwarming experiences you can have. Whether it is a playful puppy, a gentle kitten, a chirpy bird, or a colorful fish, a new pet changes the rhythm of your home. The joy, love, and companionship they…

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Texas law bans state-licensed mental health providers from giving gender-transitioning care to minors, AG Ken Paxton says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that says that a 2023 law that bans gender-transitioning medical care to minors also applies to mental health care.

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Is it financially responsible to get a pet in your 20s?

In your 20s, life is full of excitement and uncertainty at the same time. Your career is in its early stage, your salary is increasing slowly, your friendships are changing, and your independence is a new experience. Amidst all this, in the middle of late-night ordering and long working hours,…

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Your grandparents are the reason the U.S. isn't in a recession right now. That won't last forever

Boomers—particularly wealthy older people—are “driving the train” when it comes to the economy right now, economists told Fortune.

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The Conversation

Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment

It’s a familiar experience for many Americans: You’re watching your favorite show and suddenly you’re ambushed by an ad for a drug whose name sounds like a Wi-Fi password, before a relentlessly cheerful voice tells you to “Ask your doctor” and then blasts through a side-effect list that’s laughably long.

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There aren’t enough geriatricians – here’s how older adults can still get the right care

More than 70 million baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – are alive today. In 2026, the oldest of them are turning 80.

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I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is the Real Key to Enjoying Retirement With Confidence

A resilient retirement plan is a flexible framework that addresses income, health care, taxes and investments. And that means you should review it regularly.

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Health care spending is surging just as Trump’s tax cuts cripple its funding

Health spending is eating up a growing share of the government’s shrinking budget.

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What To Expect When Working With Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Getting injured because of another person being careless can cause your life to take a downward turn. This disrupts daily routine, health care expenses accumulate, and emotional distress is compounded along with the physical suffering.

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Detroit was once home to 18 Black-led hospitals – here’s how to understand their rise and fall

Few institutions better illustrate the effects of the Great Migration on Black life in Detroit than Dunbar Memorial Hospital.

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Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

Since nursing contract negotiations heated up in January 2026 at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh and at UPMC Altoona, the debate shifted from standard wage disputes to a more fundamental question of patient safety: the nurse-to-patient ratio.

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