Cookies Are Calling In Texas: What You See Is What You EatStop fighting it! You know you're going to do it. Don't you see that luscious, Macadamia-nut-chocolate-chip-brownie-fudge-topped ooey, gooey cookie right there? I know you do. Yep, it's just a matter of time before that little sugar-packed morsel pops in your mouth and fluffs out your belly.
'Cut Them Off,' Say Some. Preventative Mastectomies Offered To Texas Women Genetically Prone to BreaDeciphering a blessing from a curse isn't always as clear-cut as it may seem. At least that's true for women who have been told that they carry one of the most potentially deadly genetic mutations -- one of the BRCA, or breast cancer genes, associated with an unusually high risk of the disease.
Drinking May Reduce The Risk Of Certain DiseasesHeavy drinking may lead to more than alcoholism, according to recent studies. A report appearing online, to be published later in a print version of The International Journal of Cancer, revealed that women who drink an average of more than two alcoholic beverages a day double their chances of being diagnosed with endometrial cancer, compared with those who drink ...
Free Treatment For Diabetics In Texas: ExerciseWell, well, well. I do believe we finally have a winner: free therapy for the growing number of those with diabetes. It turns out there are few excuses for diabetics -- or any of us, for that matter -- not to exercise. According to recent reports, nearly any form of exercise benefits the long-term control of blood sugar levels, be it aerobic, weight/resistance training, or both.
Minority Children In Texas More Likely To Die of AsthmaMinority children in Texas are at higher risk for asthma, according to recent reports. One million children in Texas are considered asthmatic -- more than ten percent of all children in the country diagnosed with the disease -- and African-American and Puerto Rican kids are six times as likely to die from it as their counterparts, says a report from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Hillary Aims To Please This Time: Ms. Clinton's New Health Care Plan Promises Coverage for All TexanSo she finally did it. She finally told us what was on her mind. This Monday, Hillary Rodham Clinton revealed the bare bones of her proposed healthcare plan, 'The American Health Choices Plan,' in Iowa. In her speech, she clearly attempted to avoid the flaws of the 1993-1994 Clinton administration's healthcare proposal, and aimed to please more of the lobbyists that thwarted it last time.
There, There, Texans: Breakin' Up May Not Be So Hard to Do, After AllI distinctly remember my first real breakup, experienced during that adventurous, turbulent, and notorious freshman year of college. I had just moved away from my tiny, Midwestern hometown to seek my degree at a large university out of state.
Reducing Stress For Texas Residents: Not As Difficult As It Might SeemLet's face it: life can be a stressful existence. But it's life, after all, so learning to manage the levels of stress we all seem to be subject to is the goal. For people living in big Texas cities such as Houston, Dallas and Austin, the stress of life can be even greater than for people living in other areas, making it even more important to take steps to manage stress in effective ways.
Texas Children In Danger Again: Bush's Restrictions On The Children's Health Insurance ProgramIn what seems like an overt effort to enrage Congress, President Bush has undermined the implementation of a bill expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program by issuing a set of guidelines virtually impossible for most states to meet.
Shop Around, Savvy Capitalists: Texas Could Save Big On HealthcareTexans could save up to eighty percent on certain medical bills if they play their cards right, according to several publications released over the past few years. A typical American family of four is expected to receive $14,500 worth of medical care this year, and an insured family will pay an average of over a third of that -- $5,100 -- on their own.
Drugstore Clinics Widespread, Despite Criticisms: Texas May See More Walk-In OptionsBasic healthcare may have just gotten easier, albeit controversially. The number of walk-in clinics at drugstores like Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, and Duane Reade has been increasing over the last two years, and very little is slowing down plans to add hundreds more across the country.
Texas Braces For More Protestors: The Creation of Artificial Life Expected In Three To Ten YearsIn three to ten years, expect the major announcement this country has been waiting for -- that artificial life has been officially created. Whether one is vehemently opposed to such technology, or believes it the greatest scientific breakthrough of the modern era, get ready.
Texas Ranks Above Average on National Credit ScoresCredit card usage is on the rise, according to a report released this week by the well-known credit-tracking company, Experian. More Americans have more cards, and heavy users are just getting heavier.
Texas Finds Hope For Treating Depression: New Study Reveals A Genetic Link to Medication's EffectiveGenetic testing may help determine the most effective medications for depressed patients in the future. This month, the American Journal of Psychiatry published research citing patients' responses to the anti-depressant medication, Celexa, in association with certain genetic variations.
More Young Adults Lack Health Insurance Than Any Other Group: Texas Ranks The Lowest In The CountryFor many of the 13.3 million uninsured young adults in America, it comes as no surprise that their demographic leads those going without health coverage.
Dying? No Risky Drugs For You! Texas Faces The Reality Of Inaccessible Experimental DrugsApparently, one's schedule of death is more of the court's business than most would believe. On August 7th, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against terminally ill patients' right to try experimental drugs in an effort to save their own lives.
Breathe, Child, Breathe: Texas Learns To Relax After New Studies Link Hostility and DiseaseWe should listen to our grandparents more. Really. As a young adult, I am often criticized for my arrogant and wanton ways, for my blatant disregard of my elders' advice -- wisdom gained only through the tumultuous experience of aging. In the health insurance industry, I am called one of the 'young invincibles' for my belief...
The Misery of Pfizer Could Be The Joy Of Texas: Generic Drugs Are On The RisePfizer can't be happy. Its patent on the best-selling drug in the world, Lipitor, expires in 2011, which doesn't give the pharmaceutical giant much time to figure out how to compensate for the billions of dollars in sales that will be lost when it happens, courtesy of generic companies reproducing the medicine's active ingredients.
Texans Deal With Medications That May Kill Them: Avandia Linked With Causing Heart Attacks In ThoseIt's becoming increasingly difficult for diabetics to know which is worse -- having the disease, or realizing the treatment for it just might be fatal, too. Late last month, a federal drug advisory board voted overwhelmingly in favor of keeping Avandia, a medication for Type 2 diabetes, on the market, despite findings that it raised the risk of heart attacks and angina.
Getting Proper Sleep Important For Busy TexansExperts agree that getting a good night's sleep is important at any age, whether someone's young, older or in between.
Saving Money Can Be Enjoyable For Those In TexasMoney and fun aren't necessarily words that people automatically put together. But for people in the cities of Houston, Dallas and Austin, and throughout Texas, there are more than enough ways of dealing with the stuff to make the world go around a little easier.f
Texas Invests In Its Future: The Young See Hope For RetirementNo wonder so many of us run from discussions on financial matters, ignore our bills, and spend too much money, as if in rebellion. It's scary out there.
Last year, the Employee Benefits Research Institute released the results of a study concluding that the majority of Americans are unprepared for retirement, are not saving enough for it ...
Doctors Suggest Cutting Their Own Pay To Save HealthcareIn the midst of an exploding national healthcare crisis, there's much talk about slashing drug prices and cutting health insurance company profits. While these are valid debates, many physicians are actually offering an equally controversial solution: cut their pay.
American Hospitals Kill 100000 A YearIf you've ever had the sneaking suspicion hospitals aren't doing all they can to prevent infections, you may be right. According to three studies published in the American Journal of Medical Quality, most hospital-acquired, or nosocomial infections, arise as a result of hospital procedures, not from the level of patients' illness.
How To Apply For Health Insurance For Your Business In TexasIf you own a small business in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas and are looking for a health insurance provider for your employees, here's a standard list of business data you'll need to provide:
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