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July 20, 2024

Looming Social Security Disaster & Surprising Change in Accidental Poisonings

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Looming Social Security Disaster?

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security as a financial lifeline. But will the funds be there when you need them? Alicia H. Munnell, PhD, Peter F. Drucker Professor of Management Sciences at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management, Director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, explains why a possible 21% cut in Social Security may happen in less than a decade, and what needs to happen to address the problem.

Surprising Change in Accidental Poisonings

America\'s poison control centers have seen a radical shift in poisoning incidents that may surprise you. Christopher Holstege, MD, Director of the University of Virginia Health System’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, Chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology at UVA\'s School of Medicine, explains what has changed and the reasons behind the trend.

Dealing with Parkinson\'s Disease

Brain diseases are now the world\'s leading cause of disability and the fastest growing of these is Parkinson\'s. Ray Dorsey, MD, David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, co-author of “Ending Parkinson\'s Disease: A Prescription for Action” believes more resources must be placed into research, because while cases are on the rise, the most effective treatment is now a half century old.

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