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Inflation is cooling off, but prices are still high—especially for medical care.

Incredible Health analyzed the increasing costs of medical care and its contributing factors, referencing Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Cost of diabetes in 2022 was $412.9 billion, including $306.6 billion in direct medical costs and $106.3 billion in indirect costs.

Republicans vying for the 2024 presidential nomination have started taking aim at an old adversary: the Affordable Care

The American Dream now costs $3,455,305—that's the estimated lifetime cost of marriage, two children, homes, healthcare, cars, and education. Rising costs have made the typical "American Dream" out of reach for many, according to an analysis by Investopedia.

If you buy your own health insurance through state and federal marketplaces, 'tis the season to compare prices, change coverage, and take advantage of subsidies. Here's what's new.

The gap in life expectancy between American men and women is now the biggest it has been since the mid-1990s -- almost six years.

Many of those losing Medicaid coverage could be eligible for an ACA plan.

The Affordable Care Act's 2024 open enrollment period allows people to sign up for health insurance coverage or switch to a new plan. To ensure that you have coverage on the first day of the year, sign up early, typically by Dec. 15.

You have until Jan. 15 to compare prices, change coverage or enroll for the first time.