Shopping around for MRIs, CT scans, mammograms and blood work can save big bucks
Insurance
August 24, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
If you've ever tried to shop for health care by price, you know it's a frustrating experience. That's because health…
FutureFamily offers discount prices on egg freezing, IVF and more
Alternative Treatment
June 23, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Women who are have trouble conceiving can spend a fortune on fertility treatments. But a new startup called FutureFamily.com has…
8 ways to get better dental care when you’re living on a fixed income
Health
January 29, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
You can add one more expense to the balance sheets of seniors living on a fixed income: Routine dental care!…
Report: CVS to shutter 70 locations in 2017
Health
December 16, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
CVS is at an interesting crossroads these days. On the one hand, the company bought Target's pharmacy business last year…
GNC pays $2.25M fine over fat burner with suspect ingredients; Other supplements also found to be harmful
Health
December 8, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Do you take herbal supplements for weight loss? You might not be getting what you pay for and maybe even…
2+ million people not getting the health care subsidies they’re eligible for
Insurance
October 11, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Think health insurance is too expensive on the health care exchanges? Think again. Even if you earn in the high…
Faith-based health care: A viable alternative to traditional health insurance?
Insurance
September 30, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
The cost of health insurance for you or your family is going higher and higher and often the plans come…
How to decide if medical tourism is a viable option for you
Insurance
September 23, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Everyone is talking about the astronomical cost of health care. But major operations don’t have to be financially unattainable in…
Essential health care resources to know about if you’re broke
Insurance
September 5, 2016
by:
Donna Freedman
Since even a minor illness could wipe out your emergency fund, it’s essential to have some kind of health insurance.…
The dos and don’ts of medical lab work
Health
July 5, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Monitor your health from the comfort of home 5 tips to avoid picking up the cold going around…
8 foods that ward off bug bites
Health
June 27, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
As you go outside this summer, the mosquitos are sure to bite you. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to…
Online eye exam issues prescriptions for $40
Health
June 2, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: New tech promises an eye exam via smartphone! Do you ever feel like staring at a screen all…
4 simple alternatives to mosquito repellent
Health
May 26, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
As you go outside this summer, the mosquitos are sure to bite you. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to…
Doing this 4 times a week drastically reduces heart disease
Health
May 4, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
There's a magic way to reduce male heart attacks by two-thirds and it doesn't involve any pills! Dry heat saunas…
Prescription Plan Guide
Health
May 2, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Prescription plansfor less Publix.com - 14 day supply of select antibiotics for FREE Walmart.com - 30-day supply of select generic…
Faith-based organizations paying for your health care
Health
April 14, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Virtual doctor visits could drastically reduce your health care costs All recent articles on Health Care Healthcare sharing…
3D printing pen makes stem cells during surgery
Health
April 4, 2016
by:
Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Advanced biotechnology may be coming to your local hospital’s operating room. Read more: Virtual doctor visits could drastically reduce your…
Obamacare / Affordable Health Care Act Guide
Health
March 1, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
I know whenever I talk about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), it is a political fault…
Dietary supplements can be a dangerous mix with traditional drug therapies
Health
March 1, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Nearly 70% of us take dietary supplements, according to to the Council for Responsible Nutrition. But researchers at the University…
New technology for the hearing impaired
Health
February 19, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Find the hearing aid that's right for you
Unusual test detects Alzheimer’s using… peanut butter?!
Health
February 16, 2016
by:
Charis Brown
Researchers from the University of Florida have discovered an unusual test that may be able to detect Alzheimer's disease early. How? By using peanut…
Herbal cough syrup recalled after morphine found in ingredients
Health
January 22, 2016
by:
Joe Kelley
The maker of an herbal over-the-counter cough syrup is voluntarily recalling the product after morphine was found in the liquid.…
Silver Mother: A multipurpose monitoring solution that lets you age in place
Alternative Treatment
January 7, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Clark and his producer Kim are at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week. Kim has been…
Quell uses smart tech to offer drug-free relief of chronic pain
Health
January 7, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Are you among the 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain? Quell is a new wearable device that can…
What you need to know about sleeping pills
Health
January 6, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Not getting enough sleep can impact several areas of a person'slife -- so it's really no surprise that people are…
Study: Dietary supplements send 23,000 to the ER every year
Health
December 31, 2015
by:
Clark Howard Staff
For the most part, the federal government does not regulate the sale of nutritional or dietary supplements like it does…
Hasbro creates robotic ”˜Companion Pets’ for seniors
Health
November 24, 2015
by:
Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Owning a pet can have many health benefits, but for seniors, the responsibilities of taking care of a pet may…
Sleeping in a cold room may be better for your health
Health
October 30, 2015
by:
Clark Howard Staff
According to Dr. Christopher Winter, medical director at Charlottesville Neurology & Sleep Medicine, the temperature in your bedroom should be…
Teens can buy, and get drunk on, homeopathic product sold at CVS
Health
October 29, 2015
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Although CVS stopped selling cigarettes, there's another product that's causing some concerns -- a type of laxative that's pretty much just…
Warning about buying cheaper medications online
Health
October 26, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Prescription Plan Guide Clark Howard: Prescription Plans for Less App helps shop the lowest prescription prices