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

Everyone gets a little excited and a bit stressed-out when they are planning a move. However, professionals caution us that there are many health and safety precautions to take. One common recommendation is to have a check-list of accessible medical and safety supplies on hand. “A list of necessary moving supplies as well as current … Read more

According to the FDA, infants and children under the age of 2 are at serious risk of fatality from many common over-the-counter teething products. Potential dangers have been known since 2006, with FDA warnings issued again in 2011. When a baby is teething, many a mom or dad reaches for a pain remedy containing benzocaine … Read more

Half of the U.S. population over the age of 2 consumes sugary drinks on a daily basis, and this figure does not even include 100 percent fruit juices, flavored milk or sweetened teas, all of which are sugary too, which means the figure is actually even higher. Many people mistakenly believe that as long as … Read more

Providence Medford Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Institute has expanded to include its newly-opened Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, bringing a new level of care to those suffering from heart-related illnesses. By providing comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation following coronary surgeries, the staff in the unit are striving to help patients recover faster and build long term habits that … Read more

Recently, the media was all a buzz when the famous actress Angelina Jolie-Pitt made headlines by opting to have a double mastectomy. Many women began to question if they were at risk for breast cancer and if they should duplicate the same testing efforts. Health conscious women began to wonder if they should consider such … Read more