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Seniors' mental health often is overlooked - and it's a growing problem

Seniors' mental health often is overlooked - and it's a growing problem

The golden years are thought by many to be a well-earned, carefree time in life. But adults 65 and older now account for almost 1 in 5 suicides in America.
by Samantha Balaban, Scott Simon and Josh Axelrod

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Dialysis firm cancels $524,600.17 medical bill after journalists investigate

Dialysis firm cancels $524,600.17 medical bill after journalists investigate

This week, NPR profiled a Montana man who was billed nearly half a million dollars for 14 weeks of dialysis, after being caught in a dispute between insurer and the dialysis provider. Now he owes $0.
by Jenny Gold

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Minnesota Historical Society offers support to dementia caregivers

Minnesota Historical Society offers support to dementia caregivers

The Minnesota Historical Society, the designated keeper of the state’s memories, is helping people providing care to Minnesotans whose memories and mental abilities are fading because of dementia.
by Peter Cox

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Hmong farmers, HealthEast write prescription for better health: Veggie boxes

Hmong farmers, HealthEast write prescription for better health: Veggie boxes

Eating healthy can be a challenge for people who lack access to fresh produce, or can’t afford it. The Hmong American Farmers Association and HealthEast have been trying to change that, and in turn, transform the doctor-patient relationship.
by Nancy Yang

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GOP, Dems offer compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors

GOP, Dems offer compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors

Two veteran senators — a Republican and a Democrat — unveiled compromise legislation Tuesday to reduce prescription drug costs for millions of Medicare recipients, while saving money for federal and state health care programs serving seniors and low-income people.
by Associated Press

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President Trump wants to improve Americans' kidney health — here's how to protect yours

President Trump wants to improve Americans' kidney health — here's how to protect yours

President Trump signed an executive order this month that lays out a plan for reducing kidney disease in the United States. Dr. Jon Hallberg has this primer and tips to protect your kidneys.
by Steven John, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Megan Burks

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