Titled the American Health Care Act , the bill aims to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, overhauling the existing healthcare system. The bill includes provisions such as allowing people with pre-existing conditions to keep their coverage, so long as they don’t have a lapse in insurance.
Category: Pop/Rock
George Michael died of natural causes, coroner says
… who rose to fame as the frontman of Wham! and had chart-topping hits including Last Christmas and Freedom, suffered health scares and fought drug addiction for years. Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. It becomes stretched and …
Chrissy Teigen opens up about battle with postpartum depression
Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen opened up for the first time about her secret battle with postpartum depression and anxiety in a personal essay she wrote for Glamour magazine. “I didn’t think it could happen to me.
Demi Lovato shines in silver at the iHeartRadio Awards
‘Thick thighs save lives’: Demi Lovato brags about her toned legs in silver mini-dress as she hits up the iHeartRadio Music Awards Dressed in a form-fitting silver crop top and pencil skirt, complete with silver stilettos, silver biker jacket and a giant silver belt, the 24-year-old had a futuristic look about her. Her long brown hair and smokey eye makeup offset her bold look, which she accessorized simply with a silver ring and bangle.
Billy Corgan opens up about suicidal depression
BILLY CORGAN: In a candid chat with Amy Jo Martin on her “Why Not Now” podcast, Corgan admits he felt his early achievements with the Smashing Pumpkins and their debut album Gish were overshadowed by the “massive” popularity of Pearl Jam’s “Ten” and Nirvana’s “Nevermind” classic, which hit retailers just a few months later. Billy Corgan battled “suicidal depression” at the start of his Smashing Pumpkins career because rock rivals Nirvana and Pearl Jam were huge.
‘I made it to Harvard’ – Rihanna honoured for humanitarian work
Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna finally “made it to Harvard” to be honoured as the university’s 2017 Humanitarian of the Year. “So I made it to Harvard,” she said, flipping her long ponytail and striking a pose as the crowd erupted into cheers.
Registrations for AAMSI’s Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Grow
The number of individuals registered to attend the 2017 national Medicare Supplement and Short-Term Care Insurance industry conference have exceeded all prior years reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We already have a record number of registrants for the event a sign of the growth of sales and interest in Medicare Supplement insurance,” declares Jesse Slome, conference organizer and director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance .
Beale Street Music Festival features eclectic lineup
Kings of Leon, Snoop Dogg, Soundgarden and Sturgill Simpson are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis in May. Festival officials announced Wednesday that Widespread Panic, Death Cab for Cutie, Wiz Khalifa, Booker T. Jones, Bush, Ludacris and Jill Scott also are in the lineup for the 41st installment of the annual three-day festival. Several performers will be making their first appearance, including Tori Kelly, Jimmy Eat World, Silversun Pickups, The Revivalists and Midnight Oil.
Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris
… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …
Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris
… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …
Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris
… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …
How researchers in Vail are pursuing breakthroughs to help injuries…
Hallways at the world-famous Steadman Clinic are lined with framed, autographed jerseys of star athletes who have had surgery here, including John Elway, Mario Lemieux and Alex Rodriguez. The clinic and its associated Steadman Philippon Research Institute attract world-class talent from all fields – including U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who joined the institute’s board after he was a patient here – but perhaps its top recruit was a renowned scientist researching ways to help injuries heal faster and slow down the way our bodies age.
Two Docs: Don’t give yourself a heart attack
There’s a reason the song “Stressed Out,” by Twenty One Pilots, struck a chord with listeners last year, topping the charts and recently winning a Grammy. The chorus is nostalgic: “Wish we could turn back time to the good old days/when our momma sang us to sleep, but now we’re stressed out.”
[Culture] Sexy and sensual songs for seducing your sweetheart
Valentine’s Day can put a lot of pressure on those in a relationship – especially when it comes to creating the perfect night. But having a sexy playlist ready to go makes the evening flow smoothly! These 11 songs will surely make a great addition to any V-Day playlist to help you seduce your sweetheart.
Trump’s Timeline with Russia: Stranger Than Fiction
Dan Rather recently remarked about the current Russia scandal rocking Washington, “If a scriptwriter had approached Hollywood with what we are witnessing, he or she would probably have been told it was way too far-fetched for even a summer blockbuster.” 1987 -Donald Trump meets with then-U.S.S.R. communist government officials in Moscow to discuss a joint partnership deal to build a hotel in the city.
The Alzheimer’s Association is continuing its tireless efforts to provide support services for sufferers of the disease, and to raise awareness and funds in 2017 with two spring events, and research collaboration with the University of Cyprus. A musical evening will be held on Wednesday, March 1 at Sotira Municipality Theatre to raise funds for the association’s voluntary services, which include paying for a qualified nurse to visit dementia and Alzheimer’s patients in the Famagusta district, and funding the Association’s free Support Centre and Sensory Room.
Danny Masterson reveals wife Bijou Phillips has kidney disease
The New York Daily News reported that the 36-year-old actress and model was hospitalized on Wednesday after suffering a blood infection and is in need of a kidney transplant. The 40-year-old “That ’70s Show” star told ET in a statement on Friday that Phillips has been “quietly dealing with kidney disease” for years.
Thinking Out Loud by Suffolk’s Ed Sheeran tops list of favourite love songs
In order to find out which tunes get people in the mood for romance, HMV asked their 2,000 staff to short list songs from a selection of popular classics and modern day love songs. The comments received on the social networking site revealed very clearly that people became emotionally attached to the songs that soundtrack their lives, with their wedding day being the ultimate time to look for a special song.
Never grow up! Seniors happily living life on their terms
… people getting old? Kelly has noticed her friends and family kids are growing older, going to college, moving out. Health problems that only “Seniors” have and AARP invites a topic of conversation at Bagel Central. Then there is “Mom.” The …
Robbie Williams ‘smoked spliff at Buckingham Palace’
‘I smoked a spliff in Buckingham Palace!’: Robbie Williams makes shocking revelation he used recreational drugs at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert The singer, 42, told The Sun that the incident happened during the Monarch’s Diamond Jubilee Concert in 2012, which took place on The Mall and was organised by Robbie’s Take That bandmate Gary Barlow. He denied he had ever vomited at the royal household, when asked by the publication, but added: ‘I smoked a spliff in Buckingham Palace.’
Bella Hadid Faces Rumors Of Hard Partying, Is She Dating Rapper G-Dragon?
Bella Hadid has been working hard to maintain her composure on social media but inside sources say she’s broken up inside. The 20-year-old model has been partying a lot since she broke up with her boyfriend The Weeknd back in November.
Gord Downie joins Blue Rodeo on stage for surprise appearance in Toronto
WATCH: The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie surprised the audience at a Blue Rodeo concert when he joined them onstage for a rendition of the band’s hit song Lost Together . Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie made a surprise appearance Thursday night at Toronto’s Massey Hall with Blue Rodeo and The Sadies .
Bobby Vee’s children claim siblings are mishandling estate
In this Dec. 18, 2013, file photo, pop singer Bobby Vee, right, poses with sons Jeff Velline, left, and Tommy Velline, at his family’s Rockhouse Productions in St. Joseph, Minn. Two of Vee’s four children have filed a court petition claiming their siblings are misusing money from the late singer’s estate.
Twenty One Pilots plays Pittsburgh
“We are Twenty One Pilotsa and so are you.” A simple statement from Twenty One Pilots’ lead man Tyler Joseph finishes every performance from the popular music group, and encompasses the ironic simplicity of their extremely large and passionate fan base.
Decades-old slaying of Righteous Brothers singer’s ex solved
Los Angeles County authorities say they’ve solved the 1976 rape and killing of the ex-wife of Righteous Brothers singer Bill Medley. The Sheriff’s Department said Friday that investigators have identified a suspect in the death of Karen Klass by using DNA from a relative of the suspect.
Olivia Newton-John on how cancer and the loss of her sister inspired her
Olivia Newton-John is most famous for summery feel – good pop music that’s still loved decades after it was released. She will, for millions, always be Sandy in Grease who wore an off-the-shoulder black top and skin-tight trousers as she danced with John Travolta and sang You’re the One That I Want.
Little River Band Members Reunite in Boca Raton for Benefit Concert
Fifteen-year-old Audrey Hayward, a sophomore at Atlantic Community High School, is orchestrating a genuine once-in-a-lifetime event. The young socialpreneur is reuniting former Little River Band guitarist Stephen Housden, currently living in County Cork, Ireland, with the band’s current bass guitarist and vocalist Wayne Nelson to perform an acoustic concert, “Save the Kids from Cholera”, on February 1, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Beth El, Boca Raton, Fla.
Olivia Newton-John opens up on cancer battle
Olivia Newton John and Santa Claus attend the 85th annual Hollywood Christmas parade on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, on November 27, 2016. Photo: AFP/ CHRIS DELMAS She beat cancer 25 years ago and now Olivia Newton-John has revealed she “dreaded” her mastectomy, according to a report published in the Yahoo Lifestyle.
Olivia Newton-John opens up on cancer battle
Olivia Newton John and Santa Claus attend the 85th annual Hollywood Christmas parade on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, on November 27, 2016. Photo: AFP/ CHRIS DELMAS She beat cancer 25 years ago and now Olivia Newton-John has revealed she “dreaded” her mastectomy, according to a report published in the Yahoo Lifestyle.
Stage 56 Bar Tricks: Spoon Flip, Basketball Shot
James welcomes people to perform their unusual bar tricks, and if they please the crowd they get to enjoy the show. If the crowd isn’t into it, performers are shown the door immediately.
Paris Jackson Opens Up About Suicide Attempts
In an in-depth interview for the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine , Paris Jackson , the 18-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson , opened up about her turbulent past. Paris Jackson said she was 15 years old when she tried to commit suicide, taking 20 Motrin pills and slitting her wrist, she told the magazine.
Paris Jackson was sexually assaulted by stranger as a teenager
The 18-year-old daughter of late pop singer Michael Jackson has opened up about her tumultuous upbringing in a wide-ranging interview with Rolling Stone magazine, where she touches upon her battles with addiction and depression. Following the death of her father in 2009, Paris admits that she “tried to grow up fast” and was mixing with the wrong crowd after agreeing to attend a private school after previously being homeschooled.
Officials: Repeal of Medicaid expansion ‘disastrous’ for PA
State officials are preparing for “disastrous” consequences in Pennsylvania should President Donald Trump repeal the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion Program. Key members of Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration expressed concern on Monday that more than 670,000 Pennsylvanians would lose their health insurance if the provision is eliminated.
The Damage Done: A Media Addiction
… I voted for Donald Trump because I wanted to see change in our country. One change I didn’t want to see was access to health care at Planned Parenthood blocked. But Republican congressional leaders have already promised to do just that, with a …
Belly bassist Gail Greenwood says ACA enabled her to get cancer treatment
… She had her first chemo treatment 10 hours after flying back from a show in Dublin. “Though I prefer to keep health issues private, with the impending threat of repeal of the (Affordable Care Act), I feel I cannot remain silent,” Greenwood writes in …
This week in music: 1974 The Joker
For the 3rd week of January in 1974 The Hot 100 had former Beatle Ringo Starr at number five with You’re Sixteen. The song was a remake of a 1960 hit by Johnny Burnette who took it all the way to number 3. Ringo did a little better taking it all the way to the top of the charts.
The life-changing magic of ABBA-ing up
It’s only January 12, and I’m already bitterly disappointed in myself. I had resolved to talk to you about making long-term care-related New Year’s Resolutions by now, and I’ve failed.
Harper’s Bazaar marks 150th year with fashionable women list
Madonna is one of 150 women chosen by editors of the Hearst magazine’s 32 editions worldwide as the most fashionable women around … . FILE- In this Sept.
Golden Globes Party Diary 2017: Inside the A-List Events
Jimmy Fallon strikes a pose with the Stallone sisters, Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet, at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards preview day at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 4, 2017. The first big party of 2017 is here.
Dick Clark Productions rejects Mariah Carey’s sabotage claim
Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey’s claim it sabotaged her live performance on its “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special. Carey’s disaster during the annual New Year’s Eve special in Times Square made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.