By Karen PallaritoHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Consumers whose individual health insurance policies have been cancelled for failing to meet the minimum requirements of the Affordable Care Act may now apply for a “hardship exemption,” Obama administration officials announced late Thursday. That loophole provides a “temporary” exemption from the law’s so-called … Read more
By Karen PallaritoHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Attention last-minute shoppers: If you intend to buy a health plan through one of the new health insurance exchanges, and you want coverage starting Jan. 1, you must act quickly. In most states, Monday, Dec. 23 is the deadline for selecting a plan that … Read more
Dec 14, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Exercise Might Lift Libido in Women on Antidepressants December 13, 2013 | By Health Editor Twitter Getty Images THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Exercise might help treat sexual problems in women taking antidepressants, especially if their workouts occur right before sex, new research … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — People with sleep apnea and hard-to-control high blood pressure may see their blood pressure drop if they treat the sleep disorder, Spanish researchers report. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard treatment for sleep apnea, a condition characterized by disrupted breathing during sleep. The … Read more
Dec 10, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Only 1 in 4 People Make End-of-Life Preferences Known December 10, 2013 | By Health Editor Twitter TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Most Americans do not deal with end-of-life issues and wishes, a new study indicates. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 8,000 people … Read more
Dec 10, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Potentially Helpful Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Cross to Brain December 10, 2013 | By Health Editor Twitter TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Omega-3 fatty acids — nutrients long thought to be helpful for neurological health — can cross the usually impenetrable blood-brain barrier … Read more
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2013 (HealthDay News) — More action is needed to reduce illness and death among the millions of Americans exposed to silica dust at work, according to a new report. It has long been known that silica — a natural substance found in most rocks, sand and clay — causes the lung disease … Read more
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say they have found a way to grow intestinal stem cells and get them to develop into different types of mature intestinal cells. This achievement could one day lead to new ways to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as ulcers or Crohn’s disease by replacing a patient’s old … Read more
Dec 7, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Jay Z is Going Vegan: 6 Dos and Don’ts for First Timers December 6, 2013 | By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD Twitter Getty Images You may have heard that Jay Z is going vegan for most of December. If you’re interested in trying it yourself, … Read more