Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D- WA), the ranking members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP), announced in a press release on August 22, 2017 that they would be holding hearings as soon as they were back in...
The IRS stated in a recent report to Congress that 4 million tax returns were filed for the 2016 calendar year that admitted to owing the individual mandate penalty under Obamacare despite the IRS’ announcement on February 15, 2017 that it would not reject any tax...
President Trump has been threatening to withhold CSR payments, or the cost-sharing reduction payments due to insurance carriers, because he thought Congress would be more willing to pass a replacement plan if Obamacare imploded and withholding what he called...
At one time or another, most people worry over losing weight and getting in shape. But with so many diets to choose from and conflicting nutritional advice available, it’s tough to know how to proceed. Should you cut carbs and skip dessert? What’s really making you...
August is National Breastfeeding Month, so let's talk about all things pregnancy, starting with what's safe medications to put in your body while pregnant. While many mothers are wary to take any kind of medication during pregnancy, studies have found that some are...
Is all sugar created equal? With the diabetes epidemic that's been sweeping America in full force today it's good to know the facts where sugar and sugar substitutes are concerned. When you're trying to eat a healthy balanced diet sugar can be an important part of the...
There's plenty of research out there that tells you that it's important to watch your salt intake or it can result in high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, cirrhosis and a host of other chronic diseases that can be life threatening. But on the...
No one loves going to the doctor, especially when it involves lengthy and uncomfortable tests. But health screenings can be important for identifying issues before they evolve. Preventive measures and early treatments can save time, money and frustration. One aim of...
If you're confused about sugar substitutes you're not alone. It seems as if every day you hear or see contradictory information being put out in the media outlets about artificial sweeteners, it can be exasperating trying to decipher fact from fiction. Below you'll...
Continuing with the theme of August as National Breastfeeding month, let's talk about food and activities that may help with breastfeeding. All moms want to produce the most nutritious milk possible for their babies in order to provide them with the vitamins and...
