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Major health insurers like Humana, UnitedHealth are cutting broker commissions to avoid costly Medicare enrollees

STAT NEWS – Major health insurers are taking drastic steps to discourage older adults from signing up for their private Medicare plans as they seek to boost profits, drawing the ire of insurance brokers and state regulators. Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, and Centene, and regional insurers like SummaCare, are among the firms that are halting or cutting commissions on Medicare plans. Some are even cutting off access to online enrollment portals, according to company notices obtained by...

ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial facility

Susie Silvestri had to travel to a hospital in the U.S. because her American insurance wouldn't cover the cost of the feeding tube that she needed in Canada. (Former Goodenowe worker)

Anthony’s BBQ Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared (Fish) Anchovy in Anthony’s Barbecue & Dip-It Sauce

Summary Company Announcement Date: November 22, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 26, 2025 Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared Anchovy (fish). Company Name: Anthony’s BBQ Sauce Brand Name: Anthony’s Product Description: Barbecue Sauce Company Announcement November 21, 2025 – Anthony's BBQ Sauce of Brookings, Oregon is recalling Anthony's Barbecue & Dip-It Sauce 15oz. glass bottles because it may contain undeclared Anchovy (fish). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Anchovy (fish) run the risk of...

Not Serious Enough To Turn on the Siren, Toddler’s 39-Mile Ambulance Ride Still Cost Over $9,000

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Elisabeth Yoder’s son, Darragh, was 15 months old in August when he developed what at first looked to his parents like hand, foot, and mouth disease. The common viral infection generally clears up in less than a week, but Darragh’s condition worsened over several days. His skin turned bright red. Blisters gave way to skin peeling off his face. An online search of his symptoms suggested he had staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome,...

Fauci involved in ‘massive’ COVID-19 origins cover-up, FDA chief Marty Makary tells ‘Pod Force One’

Fauci "was involved in a massive cover-up of the origins of COVID, a massive cover-up,”

Are Plastic Cutting Boards Safe?

About 50% of the released microplastics stay on the cutting board after chopping and go down the drain when the board is washed. The other 50%, we consume.

Trump Cancels More Fake Gender Nonsense

US Cancer Registries, Constrained by Trump Policies, To Recognize Only ‘Male’ or ‘Female’ Patients

Fast food is no longer affordable for many Americans

The average price of a menu item at McDonald’s increased by approximately 40% between 2019 and 2024, according to a company fact sheet.

Black Democrat congresswoman indicted on charges of stealing FEMA funds

The Florida Democrat is accused of using $5 million in federal disaster relief funds to finance her 2022 congressional campaign.

Video Reveals How Far Wolves Will Go to Steal a Meal

The researchers describe the video as the first documented instance of a wolf using a tool.

Understanding and preventing antimicrobial resistance

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Antimicrobial Awareness Week, Nov. 18–24, serves as a global call to action to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — a growing public health concern that occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites stop responding to the drugs designed to be effective against them.  This resistance makes infections harder to treat and increases the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. Adi Shah, M.B.B.S., an infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, says AMR frequently happens...

Man’s Best Friend: How Dogs Have Helped Veterans With PTSD, Disabilities For 50 Years

Military.com – As the old saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But as one organization has shown over the course of five decades, a dog can become a veteran’s new best friend. This past Fourth of July the national nonprofit Canine Companions celebrated 50 years of providing expertly trained service dogs to veterans, free of charge. The organization has placed more than 8,300 service dogs since its inception in 1975, improving the...

Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

It's hard to face the thought that a loved one could have this disease, but it's better to see a doctor sooner rather than later.

Fears for elephant seals as bird flu kills half of population in South Atlantic

Study estimates 53,000 females have died on South Georgia since 2023, with ‘dramatic impact’ on future of the species
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