April 7, 2025

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Hantavirus: What to know about rare disease from mice
Hantavirus: What to know about rare disease from mice
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Three people died in Mammoth Lakes, California, from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, the disease that suddenly killed actor Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa. Hantaviruses are a family of pathogens spread by rodents, mostly mice, and excreted from their saliva, urine, and droppings. If left untreated, HPS can progress rapidly and result in low blood pressure, low […]
RFK Jr. to hold up Utah as MAHA superstar in wake of state’s fluoride ban
RFK Jr. to hold up Utah as MAHA superstar in wake of state’s fluoride ban
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted Utah on Monday as a state champion of his Make America Healthy Again agenda. Kennedy, along with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, spoke alongside Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) in Salt Lake City on Monday afternoon. They discussed legislation passed during the last session that […]
RFK Jr. backs MMR vaccine after second measles-related death in Texas
RFK Jr. backs MMR vaccine after second measles-related death in Texas
- Zach LaChance
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged the public to get the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine after a second school-aged child died from the virus in Texas, calling it the “most effective” way to prevent the spread of measles. Kennedy traveled to Gaines County, Texas, on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old […]
Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500
Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500
- Associated Press
A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell. Aaron Davis, a spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was “receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized” and was not vaccinated. The hospital declined […]
Trump reverses Biden decision to cover weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid
Trump reverses Biden decision to cover weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid
- Ross O'Keefe
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will not cover drugs when exclusively used for weight loss, like Ozempic or Wegovy, the Trump administration announced. The Biden administration previously put forward a rule aimed at reinterpreting a statute that prevented the federal government from covering drugs “when used for weight loss,” as opposed to treating […]
Idaho legislature sends ivermectin deregulation bill to governor
Idaho legislature sends ivermectin deregulation bill to governor
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
On Thursday evening, the Idaho legislature sent a bill to Gov. Brad Little (R-ID) to make ivermectin an over-the-counter medicine in drugstores.  Idaho is one of a handful of states that has passed or is considering legislation to deregulate the sale of ivermectin. The drug rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic after speculation that it was […]
RFK Jr. suggests 20% of HHS firings were mistakes and will be reinstated
RFK Jr. suggests 20% of HHS firings were mistakes and will be reinstated
- Emily Hallas
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested Thursday that up to 20% of recent workforce cuts to his department were mistakes and that affected employees would “have to be reinstated.”  His comments come after the Department of Health and Human Services announced on Tuesday plans to lay off approximately 10,000 employees in […]
Dr. Oz confirmed to oversee Medicare and Medicaid
Dr. Oz confirmed to oversee Medicare and Medicaid
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Celebrity surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed by the Senate along partisan lines Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, filling a pivotal spot in President Donald Trump‘s public health agency apparatus. Oz was confirmed 53-45, with no Democrats supporting Trump’s nominee. In his new capacity, Oz will oversee the largest payer for […]
Republican House panel chairman opposes Medicaid cuts but says it has ‘inefficiencies’
Republican House panel chairman opposes Medicaid cuts but says it has ‘inefficiencies’
- Ross O'Keefe
A top House Republican on healthcare said he’s opposed to Medicaid cuts, although he believes the program has “a lot of inefficiencies” and could be optimized. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), chairman of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, spoke with Politico at its Health Care Summit on Wednesday. “I’m not for cuts in Medicaid,” Buchanan […]
San Francisco to walk back free distribution of drug paraphernalia
San Francisco to walk back free distribution of drug paraphernalia
- Brady Knox
San Francisco’s new Democratic mayor, Daniel Lurie, announced Wednesday that he is rolling back the city’s policy of freely distributing drug paraphernalia. City leaders have pursued a harm reduction approach for decades, culminating in a recent program to provide clean foil, pipes, and plastic straws for drug users to smoke fentanyl or methamphetamines free of […]
Save Cash With Your Phone
Save Cash With Your Phone
- Deborah Reale

Gain economic empowerment with money management apps that track expenses, find discounts, manage subscriptions and more.

The post Save Cash With Your Phone appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Open Thread: Quiet Please!
Open Thread: Quiet Please!
- Virge

In the face of a mounting number of emails, texts, calls and notifications, Virge wonders if it's time for a digital detox.

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Nate, 70 – No Test, No Testimony
Nate, 70 – No Test, No Testimony
- Xavier Villarmarzo

After Nate, 70, had a life-changing health scare, he dedicated himself full time to fitness through his businesses and exercise programs.

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Senior Planet Book Club: Poll Results!
Senior Planet Book Club: Poll Results!
- Nicole Alcime

The results are in, and we have our book selections for April and May!

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Don’t Trash it – Fix it!
Don’t Trash it – Fix it!
- Kate Walter

Is it junk?  Or can it be salvaged?  Save money and the environment by bringing your broken items to repair cafes instead of junkyards.

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Make You – and the Earth – Healthier!
Make You – and the Earth – Healthier!
- Kathleen Doheny

For Earth Day 2025, Senior Planet reveals how making the earth healthier by avoiding plastics, buying organic food and more -makes us all healthier too.

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Senior Planet News: Attention, Caregivers!
Senior Planet News: Attention, Caregivers!
- Deirdre Lee

Learn how Senior Planet helps older adult caregivers and recipients of care navigate and understand the digital world.

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Shebah, 67 – Resilience, Passion, & Purpose
Shebah, 67 – Resilience, Passion, & Purpose
- Xavier Villarmarzo

After balancing life as a single mom and a demanding career, Sponsored Athlete Shebah, 67, found passion and purpose as a full-time fitness instructor and business owner.

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Senior Planet Book Club: Vote for Our Next Books!
Senior Planet Book Club: Vote for Our Next Books!
- Nicole Alcime

Which books should we read next?

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Senior Planet Talks to…Ving Rhames
Senior Planet Talks to…Ving Rhames
- Gill Pringle

Actor Ving Rhames, 65, reveals who gave him his nickname, his friendship with Tom Cruise and his newest role as a ex-boxing champ in Uppercut.

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AARP Statement on HHS Restructuring
New AARP Report: Medicare Part D Enrollees Who Reach the New $2,000 Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap Will Save Thousands Despite Premium Changes
Report shows total out-of-pocket savings will average nearly $2,500
New AARP Report: Top Medicare Part D Drugs See Average Lifetime Price Hike of 98%
Findings show the impact of drug companies’ relentless price increases, underscoring the importance of the changes included in the historic 2022 drug law
AARP and Leading Research Organizations Announce Risk Factors of Dementia Research Findings
New research collaboration aims to analyze 12 key dementia risk factors across the U.S. to uncover potential insights.
New AARP Survey Finds Life is Good, Especially for Older Americans
Survey Finds Older Adults Have an Optimistic Outlook on Life; Expect Their Lives to Improve as They Get Older
AARP Report: Millions of People on Medicare Prescription Drug Plans to See Savings from New Out-of-Pocket Cap, Starting January 2025
Out-of-pocket cap for prescription drugs is possible thanks to the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed
AARP Statement Following Announcement of First Medicare Negotiated Drug Prices
Medicare will now negotiate drug prices every year, thanks to the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed, benefitting millions of older Americans for years to come
New AARP Report: Hearing Loss Is One of the Most Modifiable Factors Leading to Dementia
Hearing loss impacts 48 million adults in the U.S.; Report urges Americans to care for their hearing to safeguard cognitive well-being
New U.S. Workforce Report: Nearly 70% of Family Caregivers Report Difficulty Balancing Career and Caregiving Responsibilities, Spurring Long-Term Impacts to U.S. Economy
Access to caregiving benefits offered by US employers has increased nationwide since AARP and S&P Global’s 2020 report; there is more to be done, however, particularly for adult caregivers.
CMS’s Final Nursing Home Staffing Rule Will Take Steps to Ensure Residents Receive the High Quality of Care They Deserve
Can Asthma Be Predicted? Early Signs, Risk Factors & Diagnosis in Children
Can Asthma Be Predicted? Early Signs, Risk Factors & Diagnosis in Children

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VA Resource Navigator
VA Resource Navigator

Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
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Bullying
Bullying

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors Treatment

Source: National Cancer Institute
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Miscarriage
Miscarriage

Source: March of Dimes Foundation
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NIH-Designated Populations with Health Disparities
NIH-Designated Populations with Health Disparities

Source: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities - From the National Institutes of Health
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What Are Health Disparities?
What Are Health Disparities?

Source: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities - From the National Institutes of Health
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Beginning Your New Journey: Below Knee Amputation

Source: Amputee Coalition
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Beginning Your New Journey: Upper-Limb Amputation

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Behginning Your New Journey: Above Knee Amputation

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