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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
By Guest Contributor Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Experts answer some common vision questions

Health/Vision Concerns—   (StatePoint) If you’ve ever turned to the internet with a question about your eyes – whether it’s dryness, blurry vision, or an unexpected eye twitch – you’re not alone. Eye doctors hear these same questions from patients every day. To help separate fact from fiction during May,  Healthy Vision Month, VSP network doctors Bradley Grant, O.D., of […]
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Sunday, March 8, 2026
By Public News Service Sunday, March 8, 2026
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Know the warning signs of colorectal cancer

USA/Colorectal Cancer—   Danielle Smith, producer, Keystone State News Service, bureau of Public News Service.   March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and diagnoses are rising sharply among adults under age 50. Experts warned that it is the third most common cancer overall and the top cause of cancer deaths among young people. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each […]
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Monday, January 19, 2026
By Public News Service Monday, January 19, 2026
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MLK Day-service and action

MLK Day   Shanteya Hudson, producer, Alabama News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Martin Luther King Jr. Day is widely recognized as a day of service. Also, for some, it is a day of action and advocacy as well. In Georgia, advocates say expanding access to support quitting smoking is critical, as thousands continue to face preventable, […]
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
By Guest Contributor Sunday, January 4, 2026
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10 doctor-recommended health resolutions for 2026

2026 Health Resolutions    (StatePoint)The American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: • Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious. • Manage stress: Mental health is part of overall health. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing and […]
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Friday, January 2, 2026
By Public News Service Friday, January 2, 2026
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Thousands of Californians brace for higher medical insurance costs

Medical Costs     Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   2026 is here, and it brings a big jump in health-insurance premiums for almost 90% of the 1.9 million people on CoveredCA plans, now that the COVID-era enhanced subsidies to help pay those premiums have expired. The state has allocated $190 million to help people […]
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Public News Service Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Medicare costs rising in CA and across the country

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   The federal government just announced 2026 Medicare cost increases. Medicare Part B premiums are going up almost 9.7%, or about $18 a month, which will eat up part of next year’s annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. In addition, the deductible for a hospital admission under Medicare Part […]
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Friday, October 31, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, October 31, 2025
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Tips for getting the best results during open enrollment for health insurance plans

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Many Californians are narrowing their choices of health insurance plans, just in time for open enrollment, and experts offer recommendations to help avoid missteps. A new survey shows 43% of people say they regret a health care decision they made after being misled by inaccurate information. Dr. Rhonda […]
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Friday, September 26, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, September 26, 2025
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Watch out for deceptive Medicare offers

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Experts on Medicare are warning of an onslaught of deceptive ads targeting older adults, as many prepare for the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period. Californians are getting lots of calls and postcards for Medicare Advantage plans. Many promise incentives, such as gift cards, or offer benefits […]
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 22, 2025
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Medical debt relief coming for thousands of Los Angeles County residents

  More than 134,000  Los Angeles County residents with heavy medical debt will receive a special notice in the mail this week. The notice declares the recipient’s medical debt has been erased or retired. This is the first wave of a new program. Last December, the county joined forces with the national non-profit Undue Medical Debt to launch the medical […]
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