A third of Americans use alternative medicine
Fish oil, probiotics, melatonin, deep breathing, chiropractors and yoga were among some of the alternatives Americans use to feel better. Sex: How much do you need for it to be…
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Fish oil, probiotics, melatonin, deep breathing, chiropractors and yoga were among some of the alternatives Americans use to feel better. Sex: How much do you need for it to be…
It’s been drilled into our heads by doctors for years that a fish-rich diet is actually good for our bodies. It’s suggested that we eat fatty fish that are also…
Despite the taboo that still surrounds masturbation, it’s safe to say most everyone you know does it. Data from the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior found 78 percent…
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NEW YORK, Feb 9 (Reuters) – The state of Pennsylvania has launched an expansion of the Medicaid health insurance program, its governor Tom Wolf said in a statement on Monday….
“The infected infant arrived in Atlanta from outside of the U.S. and is being cared for at Egleston at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta,” the Georgia Department of Public Health said…
One has called Obama the “anti-Christ.” Another didn’t realize her case might wipe out health coverage for millions. Read the whole story at Mother Jones
Nearly a third of the ACA’s media budget this year is focused on Hispanic media, tripling the 10% spent on reaching Latinos last year, according to Health Secretary Sylvia M….
Insurers aren’t required to encrypt consumers’ data under a 1990s federal law that remains the foundation for health care privacy in the Internet age — an omission that seems striking…
Health officials had said earlier in the week that two children under age 1 who attended the KinderCare Learning Center in Palatine, Illinois, tested positive for the measles, and tests…
After an online attack on Anthem, by far the largest breach in the industry, security experts warned on Friday that more attacks on health care organizations were likely because of…
The group was diverse — elderly, young people, even little children. Some educated, some not. Roughly equal numbers of men and women; some dressed up in nice clothes, some in…
How much vitamin D should women take daily? Dr. Christiane Northrup says that women over 30 should be getting at least 5,000 IUs of vitamin D per day. During the…
What are the most important things to do in order to stay in great health? Dr. Christiane Northrup’s answer may surprise you! According to Dr. Northrup, the three things that…
Research has suggested that cannabis may be a promising treatment option for a number of different physical and mental health conditions, from post-traumatic stress disorder to chronic pain. A study…
For example, last year Chinese hacker spies were caught breaking into nuclear power plants, steel manufacturers and a solar energy company. Anthem’s investigators believe they have an explanation for the…
The cyberattack on Anthem, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, points to the vulnerability of health care companies, which security specialists say are behind other industries in protecting sensitive…
College freshmen are spending less time with friends than ever, a survey released Thursday shows, a shift that experts say may reflect declining mental health. The University of California, Los…
A new report found that 78 percent of surveyed countries face overwhelming obstacles in reducing deaths in children. But Malawi’s notable progress proves impoverished countries are capable of keeping more…
An Aaron Schock adviser resigned for posting racist messages on Facebook — this never would’ve happened had a wireless not been installed in Downton. The White House politely reminded Tom…
With more than 100 confirmed cases of measles in the United States so far this year, many of which have been linked to the Disneyland outbreak in December, the importance…
It’s Obamacare replacement season! Or at least, that’s what congressional Republicans want people to believe. Nearly five years after the Affordable Care Act became law and two years into its…
He said the shooting occurred in a room of a School of Public Health building. – CNN’s Chandler Friedman contributed to this report.
CHICAGO, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Five babies at a suburban Chicago daycare center have been diagnosed with measles, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune, citing local health officials….
The oft-forgotten Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brownsville and East New York — considered “the belly of the beast” by some — is flexing new muscle with the popular Planet Fitness health…
A compound found in foods including red wine, grapes, and peanuts may help prevent age-related memory loss, according to new research published by a faculty member in the Texas A&M…
In the first Affordable Care Act case three years ago, the Supreme Court had to decide whether Congress had the power, under the Commerce Clause or some other source of…
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There’s been much discussion over the past few weeks about the so-called anti-vaxxers, parents who have chosen for a variety of reasons not to vaccinate their children. From the commander…
The two-year, $68 billion budget proposal Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker unveiled Tuesday includes a request for $250,000 to study the health impacts of wind turbines. Page 449 of the budget…