A Healthy Lifestyle Can Mitigate Genetic Risk For Early Death By 62%, Study Suggests

Even if your genetics put you at greater risk for early death, a healthy lifestyle could help you significantly combat it, according to a new study. That risk could be mitigated by about 62% in people with a genetic predisposition, said lead author Dr. Xifeng Wu, dean of the School of Public Health at Zhejiang ...

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DOL’s New Fiduciary Rule: Already Under Fire From Life Insurance & Annuity Industry Groups

The Retirement Security Rule, finalized on April 23, is polarizing and is sure to face significant legal challenges (one lawsuit has already been filed), because the rule applies a new, heightened fiduciary duty to the insurance industry.

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‘Lifesaving Medication’: Bill Aims To Cut Prescription Drug Prices For Seniors

The Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act would require prescription drug coinsurance payments for seniors on Medicare to be determined based on the lower net price of the medication, rather than its higher list price, according to Rosen’s office.

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Retirement Security Rule: DOL Defines The New Role (And Limitations) Of A Fiduciary

According to the DOL, the new fiduciary rule levels the playing field for insurance agents, brokers, financial planners and registered investment advisors to adhere to a best interest standard when providing investment advice.

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Walmart To Shut All Health Clinics In US Over Lack Of Profitability

Walmart (WMT.N), said on Tuesday it will close all 51 of its health clinics and shut its virtual health care operations, saying it could not see it as a sustainable business model to continue.

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More Medicare Enrollees Are Choosing Supplement Plans, Data Shows

More than half of all fee-for-service Medicare enrollees without any additional coverage chose a Medicare Supplement plan in 2021.

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