‘Health’ Archives
Preventive Health Care Services for Women Under Medicare
Studies show that, on average, women live longer than men. Women also suffer from a number of diseases and illnesses that men don't suffer from, or are less likely to do so. So it only makes sense that women should be looking after their long term health care by using preventive health care services. However, if you are a woman who receives [...]
Starbucks Adds “Coffee” to Summer Fruit Drinks for an Extra “Zing”: Testing in San Diego
Starbucks has come up with a new way of selling "coffee that isn't coffee" in an attempt to improve sales and compete with rivals, such as McDonalds, who have already been experimenting with "coffee" sales. At the moment, the "coffee that doesn't taste like coffee" is only available at 113 company-operated cafes in the San Diego area, according [...]
Harper’s Bazaar: Gisele Bundchen Says All New Moms Should Breastfeed by Law
Former Victoria's Secret supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, has hit the headlines with a statement she made in an interview with Harper's Bazaar (U.K.) for the September 2010 issue. Gisele Bundchen is quoted as saying: "I think there should be a worldwide law, in my opinion, that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months." The [...]
The Affordable Care Act and Preventive Health Services for Women (Poll)
A couple of weeks ago, the Obama administration announced that under the Affordable Care Act and Health Care Reform, health insurance companies would no longer be able to charge a co-payment, co-insurance or a deductible for routine preventive health services on or after September 23, 2010. For women, in particular, this should come as good [...]
Pregnancy: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Prescription drugs, because they are "prescribed", are not thought of as "dangerous" - yet in pregnancy many prescription drugs can be just that. In addition, over-the-counter drugs, such as advil and aleve, can cause complications in pregnancy. Although the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) "rate" drugs according to research data [...]
Heat Wave in Eastern United States: Heat Wave Warnings (video)
The Eastern United States suffered another day of excessive temperatures for the region, with New York City hitting a high of 103 for the second day running. Excessive heat temperatures always bring problems but people often forget that the body needs extra attention and care in extreme temperatures. So, as the mecury rises, ensure that you [...]
“House” Olivia Wilde is Sexiest Female Vegetarian of 2010 (video)
Actress Olivia Wilde, 26, who is probably most well known for her role as Dr Remy "Thirteen" Hadley in the T.V. series House, has been named by PETA as the "Sexiest Female Vegetarian of 2010." Olivia Wilde, who practices a strict vegan diet, said on her new web site: "I am (also) way happier when I eat a plant based diet, and I feel a [...]
Vanessa Carlton on Bisexuality – A Rising Trend in the United States?
Singer Vanessa Carlton "came out" over the weekend as she revealed her bisexuality at the Nashville Pride event on Saturday June 19, 2010. She is one of a few young women, who include Christina Aguilera and True Blood star Anna Paquin, who have recently revealed that they are bisexual - although they are committed to the men in their lives [...]
California One of the First States to Outline Plans to Operate Federally Funded “High Risk” Insurance Pool
On Wednesday June 16, 2010, the state of California revealed its preliminary plans to operate a federally funded "high risk" insurance pool from September 1, 2010. The federally funded "high risk" insurance pool is designed to help those who have previously been unable to obtain health insurance due to a pre-existing health [...]
Medical Scans and the Risk of Radiation to Americans
Americans are receiving an increasing number of medical scans - and increasing their risk of radiation to the point that cell phones, microwaves and electric power lines are no longer the greatest threat of radiation. Americans are now exposed to the most medical radiation in the world, according to an Associated Press report. Medical scans [...]
