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Families affected by preexisting medical conditions attend a Capitol Hill news conference in 2018 in support of the Affordable Care Act. Prior to the ACA, insurers could refuse to cover people who had even mild preexisting conditions — or charge them mu

Economy
Health & Safety

What Else Disappears If The ACA Is Overturned?

5:00am December 16, 2019

by Julie Rovner

Though it has been on the books for nearly a decade, the Affordable Care Act faces a big court challenge right now that could overturn it. Here's what happens if the federal health law goes away.

Signs declare the calorie counts for sandwiches and other grab-and-go items at a Starbucks in Washington, D.C.

National
Health & Safety

Now That Calorie Labels Are Federal Law, Will We Eat Less?

10:00pm May 07, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

Starting Monday, all restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must post calorie counts on menus. Research suggests this information helps diners cut back on calories in small ways that add up.

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