Obamacare Premiums Could Jump 30% as Subsidies Expire

Millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance could soon face steep premium increases, as temporary federal subsidies that helped lower costs for Obamacare plans are set to expire at year’s end.

Rates for plans sold through federal Obamacare marketplaces will rise, on average, by 30% next year, according to a new analysis ...

5,000+ Measles Cases Threaten Canada’s Elimination Status

Canada may lose its measles elimination status amid a yearlong outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people and killed two infants, health officials said this week.

The outbreak began in October 2024 in New Brunswick and has now spread across multiple provinces. It is Canada’s first continuous measles transmission in more than 2...

Medical Debt May Soon Return to Credit Reports Under New Trump Rule

The Trump administration is taking steps to roll back state laws that protect consumers from having medical debt appear on their credit reports.

The move could impact millions of Americans already struggling with unpaid medical bills.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has drafted a rule that would give the federal gover...

Germany Pledges $1 Billion for 200,000 Holocaust Survivors

Germany has agreed to provide more than $1 billion in new funding to support Holocaust survivors worldwide, helping many continue to live independently in their own homes.

The deal, negotiated with Germany’s Finance Ministry, makes it the largest home care budget in the organization’s history, totaling $1.076 billion (923.9 mil...

Sitting For Long Periods? Sip Cocoa Or Munch Berries To Protect Heart Health, Experts Say

A hot cup of cocoa or tea, an apple or a bowlful of berries might help protect the heart health of couch potatoes or desk jockeys, a new study suggests.

Those foods and drinks are all rich in plant chemicals called flavanols, and a lab experiment showed that they might prevent blood vessel problems caused by too much sitting, researchers r...

Home Exercises Ease Knee Arthritis Pain

Home exercises can effectively ease knee pain caused by cartilage tears and arthritis, apparently with or without physical therapy, a new study says.

The stretching and strengthening exercises provided about the same amount of pain relief whether or not a person got real or sham physical therapy, researchers reported Oct. 29 in The New...