When Are Dental X-Rays Necessary?
Are dental x-rays dangerous? Is once a year too often? Should you make a risk-benefit analysis next time you’re in the dentist’s office? A new study conducted by researchers at Yale University has...
View ArticleAvoid Unnecessary Medical Tests That Involve Exposure to Radiation
Originally published January 6, 2011; Updated November 28, 2012 A study funded by the National Institute of Aging and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows that 66% of Americans...
View ArticleProposed New Rules Implementing Key Provisions of Obamacare Published for...
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced proposed new rules implementing three key areas of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (which some call “Obamacare”). The...
View ArticleCDC Launches Sortable Database of Health Stats by State and Region
The CDC has launched Sortable Stats 2.0 – a new online database of health indicators and behavioral risk factors that is sortable by state or region, by demographics, by health condition, and in...
View ArticleHarvard Releases New Report On Stress Management
Frequently late? Often angry or irritated? Unsure of your ability to do something? Overextended? Not enough time for stress relief? A new report by Harvard Medical School, Stress Management: Approaches...
View ArticleNew USFDA Website Warns of Dangers of Buying Drugs Online
Many consumers, especially those who do not have health insurance, may consider purchasing prescription medicines from an online pharmacy — both to save money and for the convenience of shopping...
View Article35 More Medical Conditions Fast-Tracked for Disability Benefits, Social...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) on December 6 issued a press release, announcing that it has added 35 medical conditions to its list of “Compassionate Allowances” – a list of serious diseases...
View ArticleWhat is the Right Amount of Medical Treatment?
Minimally disruptive medicine, a new patient-centered health care model, is discussed by Dr. Vitor Montori of the Mayo Clinic Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. He addresses the issue of...
View ArticleHow High Blood Pressure Puts Your Brain at Risk
By Deane Alban You already know that high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, kidney failure, and blindness. Now there is one more reason to get your blood pressure levels under control. This...
View ArticleMayo Clinic & TIME Collaborate on New Book About Alternative Medicine Therapies
The Mayo Clinic and TIME publishing have collaborated on a new book entitled, Alternative Medicine: Your Guide to Stress Relief, Healing, Nutrition, and More, which explores the potential risks and...
View ArticleWhat’s Changing in Healthcare in 2013 & 2014 under the Patient Protection &...
Significant changes in the U.S. healthcare system will occur in 2013 and 2014 under the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (which some call “Obamacare”). These changes are made by the law...
View ArticleRub-On Relief for Arthritis Pain Featured in Harvard Men’s Health Watch
Harvard Men’s Health Watch, a newsletter published by Harvard Medical School, has released a special January 2013 issue focusing on rub-on relief for arthritis pain. The authors advise that...
View ArticleTwo Exercises to Help Prevent Knee Injuries
Many doctors and physical trainers recommend strengthening all the muscles around the knee, such as quadriceps, hamstrings, and the calf, as a way of helping to prevent knee injuries. Before embarking...
View ArticleVision Problems Commonly Lead Older Adults to Limit Activity for Fear of...
A new study by doctors at the University of Montreal and an associated Montreal hospital have found that about half of seniors with visually impairing eye diseases report limiting their social...
View ArticleCDC Advises on Flu Prevention; Reports on Flu Epidemic Sweeping Nation
According to the latest Seasonal Flu Surveillance (FluView) Report, issued today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “the United States is having an early flu season with most...
View ArticleStop the Spread of Viruses and Germs at Home
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article and video are updated from an earlier version that appeared on HelpingYouCare® October 9, 2011. They contain important health and prevention reminders which are particularly...
View ArticleBoard Chairman of Palm Beach Health Care District Resigns in Face of...
According to a press release issued January 15 by Palm Beach County Health Care District, its Board Chairman Benjamin Frank, Esq. has elected to resign from his position, after his application for...
View ArticleNew Web Resource to Help Evaluate Medical Tests & Treatments – Their...
The American College of Physicians (ACP), the largest specialist physicians organization in the U.S., announced on January 16 that it has launched a new “High Value Care website” “to help physicians...
View ArticleFLU UPDATE: Epidemic Severely Affecting Older People, but New Flu Cases May...
On Friday, January 18, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) issued an updated report on the Flu Epidemic that is sweeping the nation, reporting on new data collected through the...
View ArticleHHS Finalizes New Rule Strengthening Patient Privacy Rights
On January 17, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced publication in the Federal Register of the final version of a new rule strengthening patient privacy rights. The new rule...
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