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Should the Rich Pay More for Medicare?
House legislation targets affluent patients and would expand existing surcharges on Medicare premiums.
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A new threat of infection is rising for middle-aged Americans.
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7 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy
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What's Next for Long-Term Care Insurance?
Experts debate whether private companies will step up to cover the growing need for extended health-care coverage.
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10 Things to Know Before Getting a Tattoo
Don't go under the needle until you consider all the ramifications.
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High-Tech Suit Mimics Aging
Created by MIT's AgeLab, the suit will help make products and services more user-friendly for an aging population.
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'House' Comes to Life at Rare Disease Center
Two-year-old program uses genetics technology to help Americans with mysterious, debilitating diseases.
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Gene May Speed Up Brain's Decline
Exercise can help counteract this deterioration, study suggests.
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How I Did It: Going Back to School for a Graduate Degree
7 practical steps for midlife career changers who want their advanced studies to pay off
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Extra pounds put on after menopause could up the odds, research suggests.
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Asprin May Cut Some Cancer Deaths in Women
The consistent use of some anti-inflammatory drugs was associated with about 30 percent lower death rate, study finds.
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Make Food Nutrition Labels Simpler, Experts Say
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