Lisa Rapaport

Aug 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Lisa Rapaport

The negotiated prices will save money for people with Medicare Part D insurance. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Medicare has negotiated price cuts of up to 79 percent for 10 medications taken by millions of Americans. The drugs include blood thinners and insulin injections for diabetes. The new price reductions will take effect in 2026. Medicare has for the first time negotiated prescription drug discounts that will slash costs for 10 medicines that are taken by millions of Americans.

Aug 9, 2024 | everydayhealth.com | Lisa Rapaport

People who’ve had a stroke may find that these workouts boost their fitness the most, suggests a new study — but consult a healthcare professional before trying.

Aug 2, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Lisa Rapaport

Aspirin therapy has long been recommended for people who've had a heart attack or stroke. Everyday Health Regular aspirin use appeared to lower the risk of developing colorectal cancer in a new study. The benefits were most pronounced for people with lifestyle risk factors like smoking, poor diet, and inactivity. Daily aspirin use does increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, though, especially for adults over 60.

Aug 1, 2024 | shorturl.at | Lisa Rapaport

Several types of cancer are now more common among millennials and Generation X than in older generations, a new study suggests. For the study, scientists examined data on more than 23.6 million American cancer patients born between 1920 and 1990 who were diagnosed with 34 different types of tumors. Overall, they found 17 cancers were more common among millennials and Generation X than older birth cohorts, according to findings published in Lancet Public Health.

May 30, 2024 | everydayhealth.com | Lisa Rapaport

If exercise seems to trigger hot flashes, switching to lower-intensity activities could help reduce hot flash frequency.