When Americans are eligible for Medicare at age 65, they see a significant drop in their out-of-pocket medical costs. Lowering the eligibility age would save even more, especially for people with the highest out-of-pocket costs, according to a new study. “Medicare really improves financial risk protection for older adults, and reducing the age of Medicare…  read on >  read on >

It’s fair to say most bosses want their employees to have high productivity. Unfortunately, the air that office workers breathe may put a damper on quick thinking and fast work. A new study found increased concentrations of fine particulate matter, called PM2.5, and lower ventilation rates were linked to slower response times and reduced accuracy.…  read on >  read on >

People who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables may have a somewhat lower risk of COVID-19 than those with unhealthy diets, a new study suggests. Of more than 590,000 adults surveyed, researchers found that the quarter with the most plant-rich diets had a 9% lower risk of developing COVID-19 than the quarter with the least-healthy…  read on >  read on >

An experimental Ebola vaccine appeared effective in children and adults in a clinical trial. Two doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Ebola vaccine appear safe, well tolerated and produce a strong immune response in people over the age of 1, according to two just-published papers. The trial was conducted in the West African nation of Sierra…  read on >  read on >