New Health Insurance Rules Mandate Preventative Services

July 15, 2010

In a press release issued Wednesday by the Department of Health and Human Services, regulations were issued requiring new private health plans to cover evidence-based preventive services and eliminate cost-sharing requirements for such services (deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments).

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Rapid Diet May Be Best Weight Loss Solution

July 14, 2010

Controversy has long reigned over the best way to lose weight. Will slow and steady win the race or is rapid weight loss a better solution to the problem? A new study shows that the motivating factor of quicker weight loss is more effective and retains participants over the more gradual shedding of pounds

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Daily Diet: The Master Cleanse

July 14, 2010

Gossip sites, news sites, and diet sites are all reporting on the latest trend in health: Master Cleanse. Recently undertaken by power couple Demi and Ashton, this liquid-only diet is severely restrictive, difficult to maintain, and is designed to be followed for at least ten days

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Electronic Health Records Closer to Reality for All Americans

July 13, 2010

It’s been a long time coming. Back in 2008, then-President Bush had a goal to implement an interoperable, secure electronic health record for most Americans by 2014. The development and implementation of Electronic Health Records will prevent medical errors, bring greater efficiency at lower costs, decrease administrative paperwork, and most importantly, will result in better patient care

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Symptoms of Menopause Can Be Relieved by Weight Loss

July 13, 2010

Just like death and taxes, one sure thing in [a woman’s] life is menopause. Typically occurring in their late 40s and early 50s, women can experience a whole host of physical symptoms, chief among them weight gain and hot flashes

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Venapro Hemorrhoids Review

July 12, 2010

Millions of people suffer from hemorrhoids without knowing quite what to do to relieve the pain, burning and itching. While there are both OTC and prescription drugs that can be used to help alleviate the pain, many consumers prefer not to use chemical formulations in or on their body so they simply suffer in silence. Venapro is a homeopathic formulation of natural ingredients that are just as safe as they are effective.

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Three New Weight Loss Drugs on the Horizon

July 12, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin reviews this week on a several new weight loss drugs, bringing with it another round of hope for overweight and obese Americans. Trying to find an effective drug therapy for obesity has been more difficult that finding a needle in a haystack, but hope remains that a “magic pill” will pass all the required tests and make its way to market.

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Summer Treats without the Guilt

July 11, 2010

With a heat wave sending the thermometer soaring in many parts of the country, it’s time to bring out the cold summer treats that put a smile on your face, satisfy your sweet tooth, and cool you down in a hurry.

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Summer Treats without the Guilt

July 11, 2010

With a heat wave sending the thermometer soaring in many parts of the country, it’s time to bring out the cold summer treats that put a smile on your face, satisfy your sweet tooth, and cool you down in a hurry. Doing that without packing on the pounds at the same time can be difficult, but there are some great ways to have your ice cream and eat it too. read more

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Screening for Cancer Needs to Be a Priority

July 9, 2010

Most adults are getting recommended breast and colon (colorectal) cancer screenings. Screening for serious chronic disorders can allow your doctors to diagnose these diseases earlier when there has been less damage to organs, and this can preserve your quality of life

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