With tens of millions of baby boomers heading into retirement, Medicare’s long-term financial prognosis is grim. One proposed solution is to raise the eligibility age gradually to 67 from 65. What do you think?
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A.M. Vitals: Killer Hospital Germs and Autism
August 23rd, 2012 
Robert Lee Hotz Also: The U.S. is heading toward one of the worst West Nile seasons since 1999; and Medicare spending growth is slowing.
Posted in Antibiotics, Autism, CDC, Congress, Consumer health, Diabetes, Drugs, Genetics, Health costs, Hospitals, Infectious disease, Medicare, Obesity, Public health, Research 
Comments OffA.M. Vitals: Heart Cure Trouble and Food Safety
August 21st, 2012 Robert Lee Hotz Also: Health law gives Medicare fraud fighters new weapons; and vitamin D supplements may cut incidence of the common cold.
Posted in CDC, Consumer health, Drugs, Food safety, Health costs, Health Reform, heart disease, Medicaid, Medicare, Obama Administration, Public health, Research, Sleep, Surgery Comments OffA.M. Vitals: Medicare Is a Growing Focus in Campaigns
August 15th, 2012 Anna Wilde Mathews How HCA remained profitable; An analysis looks at both parties’ plans for the program; Research indicates that heroin may act on the immune system; The FDA warned Hershey about health claims on its chocolate syrup.
Posted in Drugs, FDA, Health costs, Health Reform, Medicare, Obama Administration, Presidential campaign, Research Comments OffA.M. Vitals: Romney Works to Set His Medicare Plan Apart From From Ryan’s
August 14th, 2012 Anna Wilde Mathews New medical devices aim to perform functions that typically require a medical provider; Changes in your eyes can reflect broader shifts in health status; A device restored the vision of blind mice; Prosecutor are investigating a deadly 2011 listeria ou…
A.M. Vitals: Romney’s Pick of Ryan Puts Medicare Issue at Center of Race
August 13th, 2012 Anna Wilde Mathews Richmond, Calif. is the latest front line of the battle over taxes on sugary drinks; Europeans are skimping on dental care because of their economic problems; A new summary may help consumers choosing health plans; A study found benefits for adolescent…
Posted in Drugs, Health-Care Overhaul, Insurance, Medicare, Obesity, Pediatrics, Public health Comments OffA.M. Vitals: Study Firms Link Between Heart Drugs and Diabetes
August 10th, 2012 Mark Long Also: Patients are complaining about a rise in the cost of skin-care creams; the CDC says a drop in smoking among young people is slowing; and health officials recommend an HIV-prevention pill for at-risk heterosexuals.
How Low Might Medicare’s Drug Payout Go?
June 30th, 2012 Jonathan D. Rockoff The court’s ruling preserves discounts consumers get on the Medicare drug plan doughnut hole. Drug makers worry Medicare might be able to lower prices it pays the companies even more.
How Low Might Medicare’s Drug Payout Go?
June 30th, 2012 Jonathan D. Rockoff The court’s ruling preserves discounts consumers get on the Medicare drug plan doughnut hole. Drug makers worry Medicare might be able to lower prices it pays the companies even more.
How Low Might Medicare’s Drug Payout Go?
June 30th, 2012 Jonathan D. Rockoff The court’s ruling preserves discounts consumers get on the Medicare drug plan doughnut hole. Drug makers worry Medicare might be able to lower prices it pays the companies even more.