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More than one third of the 50 million people worldwide living with dementia may have been able to prevent it by addressing certain lifestyle factors, according to a new report released Thursday.

House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a 10-year budget blueprint that would dramatically increase military spending while putting the GOP on record favoring Medicare cuts opposed by President Donald Trump.

While Republicans in the Senate clamber to find a solution to their health care reform dilemma in the wake of a fresh setback Monday night, House lawmakers on Tuesday released a budget blueprint that includes severe cuts to social programs – including Medicare.

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are projected to receive their biggest payment increase in years this January.

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security can expect to receive their biggest payment increase in years this January, according to projections released Thursday by the trustees who oversee the program.

A Missouri-based nursing home operator has agreed to pay $8.3 million to settle claims that it and its affiliates provided unnecessary therapy to residents and billed Medicare.

Senate Republicans unveiled their draft bill to repeal and replace Obamacare on Thursday, just one month since the House passed their health care measure, the American Health Care Act.

While the Senate considers a draft bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, industry groups are divided over whether the legislation would remedy or worsen the current health care environment – particularly for older Americans.

Senate GOP leaders are moving towards a health care vote next week that would repeal and replace ObamaCare.

Federal prosecutors say Genesis Healthcare has agreed to pay $53.6 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims for unnecessary therapy and nursing care.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director Mick Mulvaney will detail the Trump administration’s proposed 2018 budget Tuesday, an effort he is calling a “taxpayer first” budget.

Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy (R) introduced legislation this week that encourages work requirements in exchange for Medicaid benefits.

The federal government is suing UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) once again, accusing the nation’s largest Medicare Advantage provider of exploiting the program by providing inaccurate information about the health of its enrollees, leading to alleged damages of more than $1.14 billion from 2011-2014.

House Republicans signaled Tuesday that the new health care plan will cover patients with preexisting conditions.

Ohio Governor John Kasich said his new book “Two Paths: America Divided or United” isn’t just about politics—it’s about American values.

Former Apple CEO John Sculley says too much money is wasted in the U.S. health care system.

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Despite a government report indicating millions of Americans would lose coverage under the GOP health care plan, former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson said the plan will ultimately give consumers both coverage--and choices.

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