… Obamacare without a replacement plan is pretty well established. About 21 million Americans would lose their health coverage, a number that would only grow. Premiums would likely double on the individual market. In New Jersey alone, $4.2 billion in …
Month: February 2017
Bill Paxton’s Death Showcases Dangers, Lessons for Heart Patients
… can occur at several steps along the way that could set the stage for a stroke, says Crandall, author of the Heart Health Report . One danger point occurs at the start of the surgery, when the heart’s aorta, which is the major cardiac vessel, is …
Risks of smoking-related lung disease lowered by fruits, veggies, study says
The more fruits and vegetables current and former smokers eat the lower their risk of developing some lung diseases a new study finds. Past and current smokers can lower the risks of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD., by eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac “The Promise”: Thanks to…
The Elton John AIDS Foundation– the best of all these celebrity charities, I think– gets a huge boost this Sunday at their annual Oscar party. They’re the first beneficiaries of late billionaire Kirk Kerkorian’s proceeds from the Terry George directed “The Promise.”
Women’s half-marathon champ Stephanie Bruce reps for moms and pro runners
As Stephanie Bruce crossed the finish line in Sunday’s Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic half-marathon she dropped to her knees, dry-heaving, on the Bayshore Boulevard asphalt. This is not unusual.
Social welfare to be spared in tax cuts
US President Donald Trump’s first budget proposal will spare big social welfare programmes such as Social Security and Medicare from any cuts, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says. Mnuchin said on Sunday that Trump would also use a major policy speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night to preview some elements of his sweeping plans to cut taxes for the middle class, simplify the tax system and make American companies more globally competitive with lower rates and changes to encourage US manufacturing.
Governor Kasich Wants To Prevent Millions From Losing Healthcare
… ion on our posting policy. Kasich urges Republicans to work with Democrats rather than throwing 20 million people off health insurance. Too bad he’s in the minority, thus far.
HuffPost, Slate and Salon all part of a massive vaccine cover-up…
… shown to be safe for injection into children all at one time as they commonly are. You can also watch Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, challenge vaccine propagandists to drink a liter of any type of mercury to “prove” that it is safe to be injected …
Trump budget won’t cut welfare, Medicare
US President Donald Trump’s first budget proposal will not seek cuts in Social Security, Medicare and other entitlement federal benefits programs, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says. Mnuchin was asked on Fox News Channel’s Sunday Morning Futures program whether the Trump administration needed cuts in those areas.
Pupils join nationwide virtual flash mob to help sick little girl
The Dance4Daisy campaign was launched nationwide by Havant company The PE Suite, an innovative teaching resource that challenges children to a greater depth of learning. The campaign aims to raise funds for four-year-old Daisy Wigginton from Bracklesham Bay, who has cancer, and the Howard One Ward, where she is receiving treatment.
Billionaire Carl Icahn Is Reportedly Buying Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock — Should You?
… lthcare investing topics. His background includes serving in management and consulting for the healthcare technology, health insurance, medical device, and pharmacy benefits management industries. Follow @keithspeights
Josh Hamilton’s chances of making roster take hit; Ranger returning to Texas for another knee exam
Texas Rangers first baseman Josh Hamilton wars up as grounds crews resurface the field after rain storms during a spring training workout at the team’s training facility on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona. SURPRISE, Ariz.
crippling painBone donation gives life back
Sally Couch was facing the prospect of spending the rest of her life in a wheelchair before life-changing surgery three years ago. The 56-year-old has a surgeon to thank for her total spinal fusion, but also an elderly woman who donated her hip bone for a graft that has transformed her life.
Here’s who would lose money under Trump’s proposed tax plan
Most people would save money under the tax overhaul proposed by President Donald Trump, according to an analysis of the plan by the Tax Policy Center . Using the analysis, Business Insider broke down the financial implications of Trump’s most recent tax plan – he has teased the release of an updated plan in the coming weeks – for a variety of tax filers.
The fight against Alzheimer’s has suffered a hammer blow, and now…
Treating the disease once symptoms begin to show up, they argue, might be too late to have any real impact on the disease The search for a treatment hasn’t been going well. There are only four approved drugs that treat the symptoms of the disease, and several hopeful treatments have failed key studies over the last few months.
Gov. John Kasich and Rep. Jim Jordan duel over Obamacare repeal on TV
… we will repeal it and replace it with a market centered, patient centered plan that actually brings back affordable health insurance.” Jordan said the House Freedom Caucus – which he co-founded – has worked on a replacement plan with Kentucky GOP …
Shannen Doherty playing ‘waiting game’ in cancer fight
Shannen Doherty has said she has finished chemotherapy and is playing the “waiting game” to see if she has beaten breast cancer. The former Beverly Hills, 90210 actress was diagnosed with the illness in 2015 and has been documenting her fight on social media.
School nurse’s supplies include food, toothbrushes and coats
… daily asthma and allergy treatments to referring children for eye exams and dental care. Laura Engelmann, community health and wellness manager for AtlantiCare, coordinates a nurses’ lecture series, which is now in its 10th year and growing. In …
Rick Santorum Claims ‘Millions Of Americans’ With Pre-existing Conditions Are Stealing Health Care
CNN contributor Rick Santorum suggested on Sunday that it was a mistake to guarantee health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions because “millions” of them were scamming insurance companies. During a panel discussion about health care reform, Santorum argued that President Barack Obama’s health care reform law had damaged the health care system to the point that the Republican lawmakers could not “repeal and replace” it at the same time.
County News: Pupils join nationwide virtual flash mob to help sick little girl
The Dance4Daisy campaign was launched nationwide by Havant company The PE Suite, an innovative teaching resource that challenges children to a greater depth of learning. The campaign aims to raise funds for four-year-old Daisy Wigginton from Bracklesham Bay, who has cancer, and the Howard One Ward, where she is receiving treatment.
High school volunteer award is music to teen’s ears
Elena Polinski’s journey with music began at just 7 years old, after watching the story of Johnny Cash in 2005’s “Walk the Line.” The next day, her father traveled to C.A. House Music to pick out her first guitar.
Could there FINALLY be a cure for the common cold?
Experts say they have discovered the hidden code for the cold which could pave the way for a treatment being available. However it could still be some time off yet, scientists working on the pioneering study estimated a cure for the virus could hit shops in ten years’ time.
Autistic couple find love online and now they can’t get enough of each other
Nico, 19, and Latoya, 23, have always struggled with social interaction and found it hard to maintain relationships. Now that they’ve found each other, they’re better than ever.
Richard’s Almanac: In search of senior discounts
REPORTER FILE PHOTO Seniors, age 60 and up, can arrange for free rides to and from Shelter Island Library events. The Senior Center was pretty busy last week with an outing to The Islander for a brunch.
Report warns of state money fallout from health law repeal
A sobering report to governors about the potential consequences of repealing the Obama-era health care law warns that federal spending cuts probably would create funding gaps for states and threaten many people with the loss of insurance coverage. The Affordable Care Act has two main components for expanding coverage: subsidized private health insurance available in all 50 states, and an optional Medicaid expansion that has been accepted by 31 states and the District of Columbia.
Zarate reveals seriousness of knee ligament injury
Mauro Zarate has vowed to return “stronger than before” after revealing the seriousness of the knee injury he sustained in yesterday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham United. The Argentine midfielder had made an impressive start to yesterday’s game when he sustained the injury shortly before half-time.
Guest columnist: Group seeks to reduce poverty, offers training
… know how to educate children. We know how to create economic opportunity. We know how to provide basic, life-saving health care. One has to wonder what is stopping us from wiping out poverty completely. Few people in the United States know who their …
Sharp vision: New glasses help the legally blind see
… the glasses are safe and effective for the legally blind. While eSight’s headsets don’t require the approval of health regulators — they fall into the same low-risk category as dental floss — there’s not yet firm evidence of their benefits. The …
Zacks: Nevro Corp (NVRO) Receives Consensus Recommendation of…
Complete the form below to receive the latest headlines and analysts’ recommendationsfor Nevro Corp with our free daily email newsletter: Shares of Nevro Corp have been assigned a consensus broker rating score of 1.05 from the ten analysts that provide coverage for the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a buy recommendation and nine have given a strong buy recommendation to the company.
Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc (SUPN) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc is set to issue its quarterly earnings data after the market closes on Tuesday, February 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.25 per share for the quarter.
Brandon Marshall to the Patriots? It makes sense, says Boomer Esiason
Statistically, Brandon Marshall is among the best receivers to ever play. At the minimum, he’s among the top in his era.
Call for complete smoking ban in all NHS buildings and grounds
Public Health England is campaigning for a “tobacco-free NHS” with more support on quitting offered to patients, visitors and staff. Duncan Selbie, chief executive of PHE, said he wants every hospital’s buildings and grounds to be completely smoke free.
Despite challenges pharma sector to grow and generate high employment: Experts
… industry will continue to grow and the major growth engines will be domestic sales, exports, an ageing population, Health insurance coverage, increases in per capita spending, Medical tourism etc. All these factors combined together put more …
Political Objects
One in a 25-part series of nonfiction stories about objects of political significance. This is the first volume in the PROJECT:OBJECT series.
Cancer drug vital
IT is devastating to hear that Kadcyla – a crucial life-extending treatment for women with incurable secondary breast cancer – faces being withdrawn from the NHS, following the failure of NICE and the drug’s manufacturer, Roche, to reach an agreement. Kadcyla can offer patients precious extra months – even years – of good quality time with their loved ones, with fewer side effects than other treatments.
8 Medicare Stats That Will Blow You Away
… Medicare so that you approach it and use it with your eyes open, making smart decisions that can benefit both your health and your wallet. Here are eight Medicare-related stats that should help you better understand the government-run healthcare …
Phillies History: Remembering Pete Alexander
Pete Alexander was one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the game, and one of the first stars of the Philadelphia Phillies. The fact that he lasted as long as he did was just as impressive as his career marks.
Deadline Alert: Brower Piven Alerts Shareholders Of Approaching…
… treatment from regulators regarding the Humana acquisition, Aetna threatened to limit its involvement in public health insurance exchanges if the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) tried to block the merger, Aetna did not withdraw from certain public …
Japanese Doctors Unveil New Method for Controlling Common…
Scientists in Saitama, Japan have released a new report showing good results in the treatment of excess lung fluid in patients with several kinds of cancer, including malignant mesothelioma. Surviving Mesothelioma has just posted an article on the new research.
Here’s an easy way to promote a healthier community
… he had caught me off guard with his very moving speech about the effects of outdoor activity on improving mental health. Stacy had returned from Iraq like many veterans suffering from PTSD – and suicidal – until a friend took him rock climbing. The …