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Healthy Living
Is Your Hospital Doing a Good Job?
New website, Hospital Compare, lets you find out how often patients treated at your hospital end up returning within 30 days of going home. More>>
Diseases & Conditions
The Flu Season
Keep up with the latest news; find prevention, treatment and care advice; ask questions and get answers from experts. More>>
Discoveries
Smoke-Free Spaces and Your Health
Three new studies have this to say about local regulations that have banned smoking in public places: They work. More>>
Discoveries
Preventing Diabetes
Want a diet to prevent diabetes? How about a cocktail and an espresso? They’re among the foods that can help lower type 2 diabetes risk. More>>
Ask Ms. Medicare
Should I Drop Part D?
Q. I’ve been enrolled in Medicare Part D for prescription drugs, but I don’t take any meds and the premium seems a waste of money. More>>
Healthy Living
How Do You Know Your Hamburger Is Safely Cooked?
Federal food-safety guidelines recommend cooking hamburgers to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure that any potentially dangerous microbes get fried. More>>
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ASK THE EXPERTS
Health Care Reform Update
The president and Congress, along with business, medical and consumer groups are now at work in earnest on health care reform. Get the latest news. Meet the key players. Follow the issues that will affect the quality and costs of your health care. More>>
Medicare Part D Guide
Under the Part D program, Medicare provides insurance to help with
prescription drugs costs. This guide explains
how Part D works and helps you choose the right plan.
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