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Americans die the youngest and live the sickest lives among residents of 10 nations surveyed, new research shows.

As we discussed last week, the annual Medicare open enrollment period begins on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. If you’re on Medicare and you feel unhappy about your current coverage, you’re in ...

From abortion access to getting timely care, health care reporter Aaron Bolton spoke with MTPR's Elinor Smith about the ...

Most older Americans don't feel doctors and other health practitioners listen to them, Fulmer added. Just 58% of her survey's respondents said their primary care or regular healthcare provider ...

Medicare open enrollment is almost here. Understand all the changes and plans with Sovereign Select. Sovereign Select is here ...

A recent survey found about 70 percent of seniors don’t comparison shop Medicare Advantage plans, and nearly half don’t check ...

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will be hosting a Medicare Part D information session on Friday, Oct. 11, in ...

Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach Esq. advises all Medicare beneficiaries and persons newly eligible for Medicare that the open ...

Q: I inherited a traditional IRA in 2023 from someone who had begun taking RMDs. When do I have to take the first RMD from my ...

Medicare beneficiaries can expect changes next year when key provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act take effect, and AARP ...

Medicare is a national health insurance program for those over the age of 65 or those under 65 that have certain disabilities ...