The debate to legalize personal drug purchases from other countries has been thwarted repeatedly by the FDA and pharmaceutical industry for years. Currently, imports are considered illegal due to the high risk of finding counterfeit medicines, but it results in unfair...
There is no denying that the Affordable Care Act has been a challenge for all parties involved. Unfortunately for the American public, those challenges are about to get bigger. Every year around re-enrollment time, insurance advisors tell people to start shopping...
Government investigators announced Thursday June 9th, 2016 that the FDA still has not implemented a recall of peanut butter and almond products despite the fact that advanced DNA testing showed confirmation of salmonella contamination more than three months...
Can Vitamin C Cure The Common Cold? Sadly there is no cure for the common cold and taking mega doses of vitamin C will not cure one. But, your body does need adequate amounts of vitamin C in order for your immune system to function properly. Taking supplements of...
If you are one of the many people who struggle to get up in the morning, and can’t seem to get to sleep at night there’s good news … there’s light at the end of the proverbial tunnel! All joking aside, with only some slight changes to your daily habits you can be a...
Introduction You don’t need a scientific study to understand that as we age, so too does our body and brain. But where we do benefit greatly from conducted scientific studies is differentiating between the hype and the facts, helping us to know what “smart” food,...
This November, Americans will not only choose a new president, but they’ll also choose new health insurance policies as the Affordable Care Act opens its fourth enrollment period. For some consumers, choosing a health insurance policy may be more difficult than it was...
The next open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31 of next year. During this three-month window, you’ll have a chance to sign up for health insurance from a private broker, the federal insurance exchange site or your...
Recent government data claims that 20 million Americans have gained healthcare coverage due to the Affordable Care Act. The Rand Corporation study in 2015, a Gallup poll in 2016, and the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) report in 2016, all confirmed an...
The 2016 presidential election will play a crucial role in determining the future of American health care. Under the Affordable Care Act, millions of people have gained access to affordable health insurance. But a new president could change certain features of the law...
