Category Archives: Health and Medical
Groundbreaking Blindness Cure Will Come With $850,000 Price Tag
How much is a patient’s eyesight worth?
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Did The Food Pyramid Make Us Fat? [VIDEO]
To address rising health problems in the 1980s, scientists and policymakers developed the US Food Pyramid to encourage healthy eating. But despite a massive public education campaign, obesity and diabetes continued to rise. What happened? How did we get it so… wrong?
Read moreNew Law Seeks to Prevent Surprise Medical Bills From Freestanding ER’s
A new law requires Texas’ freestanding emergency rooms to more clearly communicate what health insurance networks they’re in, if any.
Read moreInfo-graphic Visualizes The Science Behind The Medical Potential Of Cannabis
The medical benefits of cannabis are many, and scientific research is being conducted to explore the application of the plant in several disease categories, including multiple sclerosis, seizures, glaucoma, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and migraines.
Read moreDiet Success May Depend On Your DNA
Who we are may be as important as what we eat when it comes to weight and health, research says
Read moreObamacare Set To Drive New Wave Of Hospital Bankruptcies
A wave of hospitals and other medical companies are likely to restructure their debt or file for bankruptcy in the coming year. Regulatory changes, technological advances and the rise of urgent-care centers have created a “perfect storm” for health-care companies.
Read moreDoctors Are Opting Out of Insurance [VIDEO]
The “direct primary care” movement is attracting physicians sick of red tape. And it’s transforming the doctor-patient relationship.
Read moreYou Asked: How Many C-Sections Can A Woman Have?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 30 percent of births in the United States are via C-section. Given how common they are, is there an increased risk associated with opting for that birthing method? An expert from the Texas A&M College of Medicine explains.
Read moreStudy Shows Obamacare Plans “Unaffordable” in 94% of American Cities
eHealth reviewed the lowest-price 2017 plan available for families of three comprised of two adults age 35 and one child. Using a relatively modest assumed rate increase of 10% to project 2018 rates from 2017 rates, eHealth discovered that the lowest-priced plan would be officially
unaffordable under Obamacare’s own affordability standards.
You Asked: Why Does Asparagus Make Your Urine Smell?
The vitamin filled veggie comes with an odorous side-effect.
Read moreIs Sitting Really ‘The New Smoking?’
“Sitting is the new smoking” has been the latest health-related catchphrase, but it turns out that it’s not that simple. Although we all know that too much inactivity can be bad for us, the causes (and the solutions) aren’t as simple as they are with tobacco.
Read moreMosquito-Borne Diseases: What To Know
Getting in touch with the great outdoors can lead to problems from unwanted guests if you’re not careful. Here are a few of the more common illnesses brought about by mosquitos and how to keep their pesky bites at bay.
Read moreWhat’s The Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia?
Not all dementia is Alzheimer’s—but it can be just as devastating when it affects loved ones.
Read moreNew Mexico Health Insurer Seeks 80% Premium Increase As Senate Ramps Up Repeal Efforts
As Democrats continue their efforts to ‘Resist 45,’ which apparently includes throwing their unwavering support behind Obamacare, we get yet another sign of just how broken the healthcare exchanges around the country are. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreLeftovers: What’s Safe and What’s Not?
Pizza parties, barbecues and picnics are returning with the warmer weather but, sometimes, your spread turns out to be a bit excessive, and you end up taking home a lot of extra food. So, you want to do the right thing and eat those leftovers, but what’s the realistic life of this food, and when should you just cut your losses and throw it out?
Read moreYou Asked: What Is Water Weight?
Retaining extra water? Texas A&M doc explains common reasons why.
Read moreWhat Happens To Your Body When You Eat Too Much Salt?
In small doses, there is nothing wrong with a little salt. Still, on the whole, Americans eat way too much of it.
Read moreStop Misusing the Term “Health Care”
Confusion about “health care” stems from the misuse of the term itself. In common usage, the term “health care” is used as a synonym for “medical care” and “medical insurance,” although these terms have widely different meanings. This is more than an issue of semantics. There are serious policy implications of using the wrong words, and the misuse reflects an entitled attitude among the populace and lazy thinking by the media, academia, and politicians.
Read moreRobotic Heart Could Save Lives [VIDEO]
What would you do if you had a heart attack that permanently damaged your heart? This is a question that many face every day. A patient facing these conditions is quite limited. The answer most people say is heart transplant. But, people can wait on lists for a long time waiting for an acceptable transplant. But, now, a new device has been invented. It’s a robotic heart that could save lives. The robotic heart, developed by Harvard University and Boston Children’s Hospital researchers, fits around a heart and helps it beat.
Read moreWhy the Feds Should Legalize Interstate Commerce in Healthcare
The Feds should allow consumers to purchase health insurance across state lines. This won’t fix everything, but it’s a start.
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