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The Different Parts Of Medicare Open Enrollment
The annual open enrollment period for Medicare allows Americans to revise their insurance plans during Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.Medicare plans have a variety of different parts. It's important to know the basics of each one.
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A Recent Update To Mammogram Guidelines
In 2015, there will be 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 40,290 deaths in the United States.The American Cancer Society has revised its guidelines, recommending that women have fewer mammograms beginning at a later age. The group original...
Extreme Morning Sickness Is A Serious Condition
Dealing with morning sickness is an expected part of having a baby. About 70 to 80 percent of women experience mild morning sickness during pregnancy.But there's another kind of morning sickness that it is not often publicized. Hyperemesis gravidarum i...
Exotic Diseases Spread To Poorest Places In America
Evidence shows that exotic illnesses not usually found in the United States are popping up in the poorest areas of the nation.Known as neglected tropical diseases, these parasites and bacteria affect 1 billion people globally, according to the Centers ...
Marijuana Use Hinders School Success Despite Social Class
Researchers from Arizona State University conducted a study to determine if the link between smoking marijuana and poor performance in school was affected by the social class of the student.The data showed that cannabis users in both lower and upper ec...
Volkswagen Under Fire For Falsifying Vehicle Emissions Tests
Volkswagen admitted to falsifying vehicle emission tests for diesel-powered engines, leaving an estimated 11 million cars under scrutiny.
Affected Volkswagen owners who have been mislead may be entitled to compensation. Click here to find ou...
Census Confirms A Declining Number Of Uninsured Americans
The annual health insurance report was released last week, confirming the prediction that the number of uninsured people living in the United States had declined.The report, released by the U.S. Census Bureau, generally matched other insurance-related ...
Major Causes Of Premature Death Worldwide
A 23-year study shows that smoking, high blood pressure and poor diet are major causes of premature death in the U.S.The Australian study illustrates global trends related to changing risk factors that lead to early death. Identifying these factors can...
Death With Dignity Approved In California
Legislators in the state of California voted to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives after an emotional debate on Sept. 11.The right-to-die bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 23-14 on the last day of the legislative session. The appro...
Nurses Petition For Expanded Medical Marijuana Use
A coalition of Arizona nurses has created a petition to urge the Department of Health Services to open the medical marijuana umbrella to encompass eight additional debilitating medical conditions.The Arizona Cannabis Nurses Association (AZCNA...