September 9, 2024

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House Republicans press Biden agencies in feud over health effects of alcohol
House Republicans press Biden agencies in feud over health effects of alcohol
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
House Republicans are engaged in an escalating fight with the Biden-Harris administration about dietary guidelines for alcohol consumption, which could become a renewed priority after Congress’s summer recess. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) sent their eighth letter to the departments of […]
Youth e-cigarette use drops to lowest in a decade
Youth e-cigarette use drops to lowest in a decade
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
The number of teenagers reporting to use electronic cigarettes has dramatically decreased this year, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.  The report suggests that the surge in youth vaping that led to a regulatory crackdown in recent years has abated. “Youth e-cigarette […]
Ohio judge strikes down laws restricting abortion pill access
Ohio judge strikes down laws restricting abortion pill access
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Two Ohio laws restricting access to abortion pills have been struck down by the courts as part of the legal fallout that anti-abortion advocates feared would happen following the passage of a 2023 constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to abortion. Hamilton County Common Judge Alison Hatheway issued a preliminary injunction on Aug. 29 extending an existing […]
Voters in swing states want federal abortion law: Poll
Voters in swing states want federal abortion law: Poll
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Voters in swing states for the 2024 election do not want to leave abortion policy up to the states, according to a new poll from the University of Maryland, as abortion is set to be a pivotal consideration in the first presidential race since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Significant majorities, […]
Anti-abortion laws not to blame for OB-GYN shortages: Study
Anti-abortion laws not to blame for OB-GYN shortages: Study
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Anti-abortion laws are likely not the cause of a decline in the number of obstetricians and gynecologists or the number of labor and delivery wards in the United States, according to a new study published by the Charlotte Lozier Institute that instead pins the blame on a lack of training opportunities and declining birth rates. […]
Cuomo to testify before Congress about COVID-19 nursing home deaths
Cuomo to testify before Congress about COVID-19 nursing home deaths
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
House Republicans announced on Tuesday that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo would testify before the Oversight Committee to address his state’s policy for requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19-positive patients in the early months of the pandemic.  “Andrew Cuomo owes answers to the 15,000 families who lost loved ones in New York’s nursing homes […]
Conservatives deride Trump’s IVF plan as worse than Obamacare contraceptive mandate
Conservatives deride Trump’s IVF plan as worse than Obamacare contraceptive mandate
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Conservatives in the anti-abortion movement are decrying former President Donald Trump’s proposal to mandate insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization as equivalent to, or worse than, the mandate for contraception coverage under Obamacare. On Thursday, Trump announced he supports federal taxpayer funding and an insurance mandate for coverage of “all costs associated with IVF treatment.” […]
Wegovy study showed all-cause mortality decrease in participants
Wegovy study showed all-cause mortality decrease in participants
- Ross O'Keefe
Wegovy, a drug similar to Ozempic, shocked researchers with an unexpected finding after a several-year-long study: The drug dropped death rates in those infected with COVID-19 and decreased deaths from any cause. The drug is prescribed to those with obesity to aid in weight loss and aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Drugs […]
DC eliminates $42 million in medical debt for 62,000 residents
DC eliminates $42 million in medical debt for 62,000 residents
- Elaine Mallon
Washington, D.C., partnered with a nonprofit group called Undue Medical Debt to cancel $42 million in unpaid bills for thousands of residents. Undue Medical Debt was directed by Washington to negotiate with hospitals in the district in buying the medical debts belonging to 62,000 residents.  This is not a program residents can apply for. Instead, […]
Photo ID will be required for buying tobacco under age 30
Photo ID will be required for buying tobacco under age 30
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
The Food and Drug Administration announced a final rule on Thursday that requires retailers to verify the age of anyone under 30 to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.  “Today’s rule is another key step toward protecting our nation’s youth from the health risks of tobacco products,” Center for Tobacco Products Director Brian King said in […]
Play September: Hobbies at Home
Play September: Hobbies at Home
- Adrienne Raphel

As we welcome the cooler months, indoor activities are on the rise. Get some inspiration with this "Hobbies at Home" themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged
Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged
- Kathleen Doheny

Millions of mobility-impaired Americans can enjoy travel when they use these resources, tips and information sources.

The post Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Chronic Inflammation: When Your Body Is Mad at You
Chronic Inflammation: When Your Body Is Mad at You
- Kathleen Doheny

Chronic inflammation can contribute to serious consequences, but lifestyle changes can help.

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Senior Planet Book Club: Mama Day by Gloria Naylor
Senior Planet Book Club: Mama Day by Gloria Naylor
- Nicole Alcime

We're reading Mama Day by Gloria Naylor! Let us know what you think in the comments.

The post Senior Planet Book Club: <em>Mama Day</em> by Gloria Naylor appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Launch Your Own Website
Launch Your Own Website
- Deborah Reale

DIY websites are simpler than ever. Thanks to user-friendly platforms and tools, you can bring your online vision to life.

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Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory
Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory
- Virge

Trips to Miami, floods, snowstorms, a trip to the bakery and a near fight at Virge's third birthday party - readers share their earliest memories - as young as nine months! What's yours?

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Open Thread Update: Dumbest “Smart” Technology
Open Thread Update: Dumbest “Smart” Technology
- Virge

Does your phone tell you when your cat uses the litterbox? Do you miss paper instruction manuals? Readers dish about the 'smart tech" that is really...dumb.

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Senior Planet talks to…Harry Hamlin
Senior Planet talks to…Harry Hamlin
- Gill Pringle

Harry Hamlin, a TV, stage and film star for his entire adult life, talks about his career, projects and hobbies - like mountain climbing - in this exclusive interview.

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Inspiring Story: Michelle Bryan Harnessed the Internet to Retire Abroad
Inspiring Story: Michelle Bryan Harnessed the Internet to Retire Abroad
- Pamela Hugi

Meet Michelle Bryan, who left the US for the first time ever in 2018 to retire in Ecuador and hasn't looked back since.

The post Inspiring Story: Michelle Bryan Harnessed the Internet to Retire Abroad appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Senior Planet Book Club: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Senior Planet Book Club: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
- Nicole Alcime

It’s time to finish The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store! Let us know what you think in the comments. Join us on Zoom this Thursday, August 29 at 4:30pm EDT for our virtual book discussion.

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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
AARP and The DAISY Foundation Announce Collaboration to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
AARP Responds to 2024 State of the Union Address
AARP Statement on FDA’s Prescription Drugs Importation Approval for Florida
Court Decision Denying Injunction to Pause Medicare Negotiation Is Critical Step to Lowering Drug Prices
AARP to Federal Court: Derailing the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Will Harm Millions of Older Americans
Can Bacteria in Your Gut Make You Want To Exercise?
Can Bacteria in Your Gut Make You Want To Exercise?

From the National Institutes of Health
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4 Discoveries Beyond the Brain
4 Discoveries Beyond the Brain

From the National Institutes of Health
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Living With Tourette Syndrome Is Nothing To Be Embarrassed About
Living With Tourette Syndrome Is Nothing To Be Embarrassed About

From the National Institutes of Health
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Tourette Syndrome: What You Need To Know
Tourette Syndrome: What You Need To Know

From the National Institutes of Health
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6 Ways To Manage Your Fibromyalgia
6 Ways To Manage Your Fibromyalgia

From the National Institutes of Health
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ClinicalTrials.gov: West Nile Fever

Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
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Data and Maps for West Nile
Data and Maps for West Nile

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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West Nile: Causes and How It Spreads
West Nile: Causes and How It Spreads

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Mpox (Questions and Answers)

Source: World Health Organization
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Data and Maps for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Data and Maps for Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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