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Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries lost drug coverage after their premiums went up and they didn't know.
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These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it
Susan Jaffe
Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as $8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and they owed money. Most now can't get coverage until 2027.
In a study, researchers found that people in their 80s and older who walked faster than their peers were less likely to develop cognitive decline.
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Fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half, study finds
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People wave U.S. flags to celebrate becoming U.S. citizens after taking the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony in Boston in January 2025.
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Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps
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We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps.
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