Aging is a fact of life, one that we cannot escape no matter how badly we want to. Aging of the skin starts in our 20s- the production of collagen slows, as does the “snap” in our elastin, the substance that gives skin its elasticity. Production of new skin cells to replace old and dead … Read more
Every day, families in America watch television that both entertains and educates. Yet most parents would be surprised to learn that there is a potential hazard lurking in the living room: televisions and other heavy furniture tipping over and injuring children. Flat screen televisions, which are top-heavy and have narrow bases, can tip over from … Read more
The United States is falling behind its peers in nearly every cause of premature death, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. While the country made strides in some areas, it lags behind the rest of the world in many others, and researchers say that the massive amount of … Read more
Oregon along with six other states has bans on smoking in vehicles transporting children. The other six states are California, Utah, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine and Arkansas. Eighty-two percent of American adults support banning smoking in cars when children younger than 13 are in the vehicle, according to a new survey. The poll also found that … Read more
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber (D) has signed H.B. 2123 into law. The ground-breaking reform legislation applies reasonable standards to how pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) audit community pharmacies, provides increased transparency into generic prescription drug reimbursement, and ensures that PBM administrators of prescription drug claims are registered within the state. This legislation’s enactment comes after a … Read more
Many people see a lung cancer diagnosis as a death sentence. That’s understandable, since lung cancer kills more than 1.3 million people a year. But when caught early enough, lung cancer can be treatable and, often, curable. According to the National Cancer Institute, the five-year survival rate for lung cancer that hasn’t metastasized, or spread, … Read more
National health insurance plans aimed at giving consumers more choice might be unavailable in some states next year, leaving residents with fewer options and potentially higher premiums. Such “multi-state” plans were included in the federal health law to boost competition among insurers, particularly in states with few carriers. They were also seen as a consolation … Read more
The Obama administration’s surprise announcement will delay penalties for one year — until after the mid-term elections — and raises doubts about the implementation process at a crucial moment. Officials said the extension was a response to business requests for more time to navigate complex regulations. Delay In Major Health Law Provision Raises Doubts At … Read more
When you can’t sleep, you know it. But what about when you can, yet you wake up feeling tired and achy or you’re groggy again a few hours later? What’s that about? All too often, it turns out, the problem is one that doesn’t keep you awake but does sabotage your sleep in more subtle … Read more
With the upcoming requirements for mandated health care, one benefit has been largely left to fend for itself. It appears that dental care, although earnest in its attempts to keep up, has typically been pushed to the back burner. Many cite that the issue with government and commercial insurance has been focused on primary medical … Read more