Living in New York without health insurance puts you at a great risk of bankruptcy. Simple health problems like a mild allergy can cost several hundred dollars and a major injury or illness can set you back thousands of dollars. On Oct. 1, New York’s Health Benefit Exchange will open shop, which allows New York’s […]

A normal human adult needs to consume about 500 mg of sodium each day. Your body needs the right amount of sodium to help maintain fluid equilibrium, transmit nerve impulses, and maintain muscle functions. However, too much sodium can also lead to health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Doctors and nutritionists […]

The creation of Health Insurance Exchanges is a major part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of the Obama administration. It aims to provide millions of uninsured Americans with affordable and comprehensive health coverage. These exchanges will serve as marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can compare and purchase coverage in one place. […]

Too much sugar in the diet can cause several health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Americans are heeding the call to cut down on sugar consumption, but a new government report suggests that many still consume way too much sugar and might not even know it. Contrary to popular belief, most sugary […]

When counting our calorie consumption, we often overlook the ones we get from alcoholic beverages. According to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, alcohol is one of the biggest contributors of empty calories in the American diet. An average adult gets about 100 calories a day from alcohol. That may sound small, […]

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of the Obama administration aims to provide millions of Americans with affordable health insurance. Now, the law would like to make applying for coverage easier by using a simplified health insurance application. The first draft of the application was long and complex; many feared uninsured people would give […]

A marijuana pills provides greater pain relief, with fewer side effects than when a person smokes it, according to a study conducted by researchers at Columbia University in New York and published in the Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. Smoking marijuana carries health risks, for it carries carcinogens and respiratory irritants and users tend to inhale deeply […]

Dietary antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and vitamins C and E, are known to aid in the prevention of some cancers. Additionally, dietary antioxidants help protect people from cardiovascular disease. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is an important manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis that is characterized by obstruction of the arteries in the lower limbs. Experimental and epidemiological […]

Not all fats are the same, most of what you hear today is, “Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.” while it is true that many fats are detrimental to health, a growing body of research shows that the important consideration is the kind of fat you eat. The Women’s Health Initiative Dietary Modification Trial showed that […]

Eggs have often been described as being bad for health due to their high cholesterol content, but recent research has suggested they are healthier than previously believed. Researchers have found new evidence that a component of egg whites have another beneficial effect in reducing blood pressure. The study was presented at the National Meeting & […]