Category Archives: Health and Medical
Info-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.
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Diet 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.
Read moreJudge Rules Health Insurance Companies Matter More Than Taxpayers
Largely overlooked last week in the wake of President Donald Trump’s court battle was another controversial judicial ruling. On Thursday the US Court of Claims rewarding Moda Health, an Oregon-based health insurer, $214 million for losses it took participating in the high risk insurance pools established under the Affordable Care Act. The dispute came after Republicans eliminated funding for tax payer subsidies to those firms that lost money writing insurance for high risk individuals.
Read more5 Common Winter Health Problems
Winter is known for its cold air and the subsequent copious amounts of warm beverages to keep warm, and although you may think that the only thing you have to watch out for is bitter egg nog or tacky sweater parties, there are actually some health risks that come and go with the seasons.
Read moreRepealing Obamacare Won’t Be As Painful as Everybody Thought
Many people worry that if Obamacare were replaced in one fell swoop, almost all the people who enrolled in Medicaid due to the law would lose their health insurance. This worry is understandable. Nevertheless, it turns out to be unjustified.
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