The Food and Drug Administration is investigating several hospitalizations and deaths potentially linked to counterfeit semaglutide drugs, such as Ozempic, according to multiple reports. At least three Americans have been hospitalized after injecting themselves with suspected counterfeit products, CBS News reported. The hospitalizations under investigation are believed to be among 42 cases reported to the …
Over the past year, the Trillium Health pantry, which uses a grocery store model, has served more than 1,300 people. (Photo courtesy of Monroe County) With a nearly $5 million investment from Monroe County, Trillium Health is poised to become one of the region’s largest food programs, officials say. The dollars, part of Bring Monroe …
Here are three of the top financial news stories of the week, gathered from around the web: It’s too easy to lose your health insurance I jeopardized my family’s health insurance because of a missed email, Dr. Danielle Ofri said in the New York Times. I got stuck on an unwanted plan last year because …
Morsa Images | Digital vision | Getty Images Costs for some key elements of health insurance have slowed for workers in recent years. Although this slowdown is a positive trend, many workers likely still find current prices unaffordable, experts say. “Yes, it’s slowed down,” said Carolyn McClanahan, a physician and certified financial planner, and founder …
Eating beets can have many benefits, including better athletic performance and blood pressure control, but did you know that consuming too much can be harmful. This root vegetable has been consumed since prehistoric times and has undergone many changes since then to become the sweet, purple variety we know today. It is mostly produced in …
Key points Giving birth in Australia without Medicare can cost between $10,000 and $18,000. The cooling off period for private health insurance to cover pregnancy is generally around 12 months. The pregnancy management process is different for international students or temporary visa holders. Sadia Khan was pregnant when she arrived in Australia in 2012 on …
Choosing a health insurance policy can often seem intimidating and overwhelming, but with the help of the dedicated experts at Slater Agency / Statewide Health Insurance, it doesn’t have to be. Located at 6606 Broadway St., Ste. 102 in Pearland, Craig Slater started the business under Farmers Insurance Agency in 2003 after a 20-year career …
Adopting a rescue or shelter dog not only gives a home to an animal in need. It can be a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you, and a loyal companion for everyone to snuggle up with on the couch. But a new pet can also come with unexpected vet bills, which is …
Access to affordable health care has long been a concern for individuals in the United States, particularly before reaching Medicare eligibility age. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, brought significant changes to the health care landscape, providing critical solutions to those who were not yet eligible for Medicare. In this column, we …
I want to contribute to a health savings account to help increase my retirement savings, but I would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? Nearly 60 Dear almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you build a tax-free reserve of money …