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Snip happy: five men on their choice to get a vasectomy

Vasectomy numbers are rising in Australia. So what’s at play when men make the big decision – and how do they feel afterwards?

The Guardian - AU

Prescription Drug Prices Fell in May CPI, But Hospital Services Rose—What Seniors Should Know

Inflation doesn’t affect every healthcare expense the same way, and the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) is proof. In May, the cost of prescription drugs...

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Will Your Death Double Your Spouse's Tax Bill? 4 Ways Couples Should Prepare for the Widow's Penalty

The widow's penalty is when losing a spouse triggers a huge financial hit. It's an unfortunate twist of the tax system, but the good news is you can plan for it.

Kiplinger

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How to Check Your Medicare Claim Status Online

Waiting for a Medicare claim to process can be frustrating, especially if you’re wondering whether a doctor’s visit, hospital stay, or medical test has been...

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How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

A little-known scheme allows first-time homebuyers to use their superannuation fund as a tax-advantaged method for saving for a deposit.

AAP

The $450 Prescription Shock: What to Do When Medicaid Still Leaves You With a Huge Bill

Imagine walking up to the pharmacy counter expecting your Medicaid coverage to keep your prescription affordable, only to be told you owe $450 for a...

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Your Insurance Plan May Be Pocketing the Drug Coupon Card Meant to Help You Pay for Medication

Nearly 40% of ACA marketplace plans use copay accumulators to pocket drug coupon cards meant for patients. Here is how to check your plan and protect yourself.

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Indian-origin gynecologist Sanjeev Kumar sentenced to 20 years in prison in Tennessee for performing 15,000 biopsies with adulterated devices, attorney says no punishment is enough

Dr Sanjeev Kumar, a gynecologist, was handed a two-decade prison sentence after he was found guilty of tampering with medical devices and perpetrating health fraud. Dr Kumar reused single-use hysteroscopes on multiple female patients, generating fraudulent charges exceeding forty-one million dollars.

The Times of India

Take These Steps to Tame Your Taxes In Retirement

Worried about rising rates? Here’s how to avoid a bigger bill after you stop working.

Kiplinger

U.S. Treasury has borrowed $155 billion every month of this fiscal year—and is now paying $24 billion a week in interest on its debts

Interest payments on the debt are now so large that the spending is higher than the outlays for the Departments of Defense, Commerce, Homeland Security, Education, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Coronavirus Refundable Credits scheme—combined.

Fortune

Don’t Throw Away This Medicare Letter—It Could Change Your Coverage Next Year

Every fall, millions of Medicare Advantage and Part D members receive a thick envelope that looks like routine insurance paperwork. Many people set it aside...

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The Medicare Form Mistake That Can Delay Your Part B Coverage—And How to Avoid It

Navigating the world of Medicare insurance after you turn 65 can feel extremely overwhelming. Submitting the wrong form (or leaving out required documentation) can delay...

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Nirav Shah throws his hat in US Senate race from Maine

Epidemiologist Nirav Shah has entered the Maine US Senate race. He replaces Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations. Shah previously ran for Maine governor and served in federal health roles. He advocates for Medicare for All and challenging the established political system. Shah aims to defeat incumbent Republican Senator Susan…

The Economic Times

The Social Security Fix That Would Send Tax Rates Soaring

There are only a handful of ways to shore up Social Security. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Elizabeth Warren are backing one of the most expensive.

Reason

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Medical Daily

Ozempic and Wegovy Dosing Errors Drove Poison Control Calls from 1,500 to 8,000 a Year

Semaglutide dosing errors drove poison control calls from 1,500 to 8,000 annually after Wegovy's 2021 approval. Here's exactly what not to do with Ozempic and Wegovy.

Benzinga

Chris Murphy Slams Trump Letting Insurers Lend Money to Patients at 'Sky High Interest Rates' as 'Total Scam'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized the President Donald Trump administration’s health care approach, arguing that a proposal allowing insurers to offer loans to patients would increase financial burdens instead of making coverage more affordable.

Medical Daily

Millions of Middle-Aged Americans Are Delaying Medical Care Until 65, and Their Health May Be Paying the Price

ACA premiums tripled for some adults 50-64 in 2026, pushing many to delay cancer screenings and specialist care until Medicare at 65. Here's the health risk.

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Your Prescription Could Still Cost Hundreds on Medicaid—7 Ways to Lower the Price

Navigating healthcare costs can be a significant challenge, even for those covered by state programs. You might assume that having Medicaid guarantees low prices, but...

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Thousands of Medicare Seniors Lost Prescription Drug Coverage Over Small Unpaid Premiums

Medicare Part D seniors are losing drug coverage over unpaid premiums as small as $8 after mid-year increases. Here's how to get reinstated and what rights you have now.

The Conversation

Want to use health insurance in an emergency? Here’s what it does (and doesn’t) cover

Imagine going to a public hospital’s emergency department and a nurse from a private hospital asks you if you want to go to there instead.

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The “Widow Penalty” Budget: Why Expenses Don’t Always Drop After One Spouse Dies

Losing a partner is one of life’s most profound emotional challenges, but the financial ripple effects often come as a jarring second shock. Many people...

Medical Daily

UCLA Scientists Found Why Muscles Heal More Slowly with Age: A Single Protein May Be Acting Like a Brake

UCLA's Science study found protein NDRG1 in aging muscle stem cells slows healing at 3.5x higher levels. Blocking it in mice restored young-cell behavior — with a catch.

Kiplinger

What to Do When Your Health Insurer Says 'No'

One in three people get hit with a denial of coverage, but there are smart and effective ways to appeal.

Medical Daily

A New FDA-Approved Oral Weight Loss Pill Requires No Fasting: What Makes Foundayo Different from Other GLP-1 Drugs

FDA approved Foundayo (orforglipron) on April 1, 2026 — the only oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss you can take any time of day without fasting. Average weight loss: 12.4%. Here's the breakdown.

Barchart

Mark Cuban Asks What If You Didn’t Need Health Insurance — And Hospitals Just Treated You, Then Took 10% of Your Pay?

Mark Cuban shared an idea for replacing traditional health insurance with hospital care financed through income-based payroll deductions.

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