Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills

Poor or near-poor families were more likely to struggle to pay medical bills

Tuesday, December 08, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills Fewer American families are struggling to pay medical bills, a new U.S. government report says. During the first six months of 2015, about 44.5 million people under 65 (16.5 percent)... Read more ...  News How Much Weight Must You Lose Before Others Notice? You've dieted and exercised for months, and finally the pounds are falling away. So, when do people start noticing the difference in your face? Canadian researchers believe they've found... Read more ... Infertile Men May Have Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes Infertile men may have a higher risk of developing other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and substance abuse disorders, compared with fertile men, a new study... Read more ... Could Dim View on Aging Raise Your Alzheimer's Risk? Young and middle-aged adults who harbor negative thoughts about aging may face a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease decades later, new research suggests. The investigation compared... Read more ... MRI Can Spot Early Signs of Knee Arthritis: Study MRIs can spot the warning signs of knee osteoarthritis in people who have normal X-rays, researchers report. They looked at 849 people, average age of 60, who showed no... Read more ... Genes May Help Shield Seniors From Mental Decline: Study Humans have evolved to have gene variants that protect older adults from mental decline, new research suggests. "We unexpectedly discovered that humans have evolved gene... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home