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"Cut Them Off," Say Some. Preventative Mastectomies Offered To Texas Women Genetically Prone to Brea Deciphering 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. America's Healthcare System Ranks The Lowest Among Industrialized Nations The U.S. doesn't get its money's worth when it comes to health care, according to recent statistics. The Commonwealth Fund released a report earlier this month on America's ranking in the world health care system -- and it wasn't good. American Hospitals Kill 100000 A Year If 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. Asians In Texas May Be Seven Times More Likely to Develop Cancer Asian-Americans may be seven times as likely to be diagnosed with certain cancers, according to the American Cancer Society and Melissa McCracken, first author of a study focusing on cancer rates in the U.S.'s Asian population, released earlier this week in CA, a Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Binge Drinking In Texas Is Not Responsible Even though alcohol consumption is legal for individuals in Dallas, Houston or anywhere in Texas who are 21 or over, it should be remembered that alcohol is still a harmful, dangerous drug. Sure, it seems like "everyone" drinks, and sometimes it even seems like everyone drinks a lot. Breathe, Child, Breathe: Texas Learns To Relax After New Studies Link Hostility and Disease We 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... Bush's Veto Threats Ignored: Bill Increasing Health Insurance Coverage to Texas Children Passed President Bush's threat to veto a bipartisan-supported bill to expand the Children's Health Insurance Program was ignored this week by Congress, who passed the measure. Cookies Are Calling In Texas: What You See Is What You Eat Stop 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. Doctors Suggest Cutting Their Own Pay To Save Healthcare In 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. Drinking May Reduce The Risk Of Certain Diseases Heavy 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 ... Drugstore Clinics Widespread, Despite Criticisms: Texas May See More Walk-In Options Basic 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. Dying? No Risky Drugs For You! Texas Faces The Reality Of Inaccessible Experimental Drugs Apparently, 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. Ensuring COBRA Doesn't Take A Bite Out Of Your Wallet If you lose your job in Dallas, one of the many questions you'll have is: Will I lose my health coverage, too? If you're an employee at a company that has 20 or more employees, and you leave your group plan for reasons other than gross negligence, then you'll be offered COBRA continuation coverage. Experts Say Music Brings More Than Good Listening To Young Texas Ears For decades, educators in general, and those with specific training in music in particular, have been touting the values of the experience. As research continues on the intrinsic value of having students exposed to formal music education, more and more people are understanding how the functioning of the human brain is enhanced by training in music. Exposing (and Evading) Grocery Store Fat Traps in Texas My wife recently pigged out on beef jerky. What was supposed to be light, healthy snacking turned into an all-out eating binge. Her ravenous consumption of the stuff made me think it must be an especially good brand. I was in a hurry when I bought it at my local health food store - and that's where I messed up big time. For Women In Texas, Heart Health Means Taking Action For women in Texas, notably but not exclusively in the larger cities of Dallas, Houston and Austin, health is an ongoing concern, as it is in other areas of the country. One of the biggest health issues is one that's closest to the heart. Quite literally. Free Treatment For Diabetics In Texas: Exercise Well, 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. Fruits and Veggies No Match For Breast Cancer: Texas Survivors Analyze The Data Diets low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables apparently have no effect on the return of breast cancer, according to a seven-year government study released earlier this month. The study is of particular importance to the 2.4 million breast cancer survivors, and to states like Texas ... Getting Proper Sleep Important For Busy Texans Experts agree that getting a good night's sleep is important at any age, whether someone's young, older or in between. Health Is Up For Sale in Texas: Nutrient Content of Crops Has Decreased In Recent Years If you've ever been told by your elders that food "just doesn't taste like it used to," you might want to listen. According to recent reports, of the thirteen major nutrients present in fruits and vegetables, six have declined significantly, some up to 38%. Preliminary studies on grain crops show similar results. Hey Texas: Get Some Saltlicks For Yourselves My grandmother slipped into a coma about seven years ago after suffering from a stroke. This was her third "event," shall we say, in twice as many months. But what surprised me was why she actually lapsed into quasi-dreamland unconsciousness -- suffering from a condition known as hyponatremia. Hillary Aims To Please This Time: Ms. Clinton's New Health Care Plan Promises Coverage for All Texan So 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. How To Apply For Health Insurance For Your Business In Texas If 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: Impact Of Uninsured Workers In Texas Is High While Texas remains the state with the highest percentage of uninsured residents in the nation, a key question is what is the impact of that, from a human and pure economic standpoint. Is Your Health Club Healthy? More and more insurance companies are offering discounts on health and fitness club memberships in the Dallas and Houston areas and throughout Texas, so it may be a good time to join a health club to stay in shape and continue to improve upon your overall health. It Is Tick Time In Texas The woods and fields in Houston, Dallas and the rest of Texas are beautiful this time of year. But they also harbor a hidden danger -- ticks. Ticks are part of the spider family, with more than 800 species around the world. Keeping The Best In Texas By Offering Health Insurance Benefits Every small business in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas wants to attract high quality individual employees who will contribute to the growth and success of the company. In order to recruit and retain these people, many larger business owners offer health insurance coverage, specifically group health, as an employee benefit. Losing Weight For Texas Women An Ongoing Challenge It's not that women in Texas have any greater a challenge than those living elsewhere in the U.S. But when you consider its sheer size -- with cities like Austin, Dallas and Houston the Lone Star State is one of the most populous in the country -- trends on issues like dieting emerge. Medications in Texas May Soon Be Given With Money-Back Guarantees Pharmaceutical companies are starting to act like a lot of other for-profit organizations by offering money-back guarantees on their drugs. Companies such as Johnson & Johnson and United Healthcare are presenting "risk-sharing" programs to governments with single-payer, universal health care systems, as well as to private health insurance companies in the United States. Minority Children In Texas More Likely To Die of Asthma Minority 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. More Young Adults Lack Health Insurance Than Any Other Group: Texas Ranks The Lowest In The Country For 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. New Research Methods May Lead to Integrative Treatments In Texas Steve Mister, President and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, called upon scientific colleagues during this May's symposium to consider alternative methods for studying nutrition and the effects of dietary supplements. Now We've Done It: Texas Fights The Overuse of Antibiotics Most of us have done it: at some point, we caught a bad cold or flu and, feeling miserable, dragged (or, if you prefer, drug) our shaking bodies into the doctor's office to beg for a prescription, believing a few pills will somehow make it all better. "Come on, Doc," we said, "Give me something. I'm under a deadline, here. My health insurance will cover it." Obesity Is A Social Contagion, Say Experts: Could Texas Be Spreading The Disease Of Fat? Obesity is spreading like a virus -- literally. According to recent analyses of thousands of participants over three decades, you're more likely to get fat if your friends do. Looking at obesity as a sort of social contagion may even help explain why the weight of America's residents has suddenly ballooned over the last generation. Pain, Pain Go Away: Texas Seeks A Choice Of Treatments For Chronic Pain Sufferers Chronic pain affects between 75 and 90 million Americans every year, and will disable more people than cancer and heart disease combined. Pain, Pain Go Away: Texas Seeks A Choice Of Treatments For Chronic Pain Sufferers Part 3 Chronic pain will disable more people in the U.S. than cancer and heart disease combined this year. Between 75 and 90 million Americans deal with chronic pain, and approximately 25 million from acute pain that requires treatment. What is worse, perhaps, is that many pain sufferers never receive adequate relief: 40% of cancer patients don't, and neither do 50% of post-surgery patients. Popping Pills May Slow Down In Texas: Industries Report Most Vitamins Are Manufactured In China The next time you reach for a vitamin C tablet, you may want to rethink it. According to recent industry reports, 90% of all vitamin C sold in the U.S. is manufactured in China. China also produces half of all aspirin, 70% of penicillin, 35% of acetaminophen (most commonly known as Tylenol), and the majority of vitamins A, C, E, and B-12. Reducing Stress For Texas Residents: Not As Difficult As It Might Seem Let'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. Saving Money Can Be Enjoyable For Those In Texas Money 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 Shop Around, Savvy Capitalists: Texas Could Save Big On Healthcare Texans 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. Texans Deal With Medications That May Kill Them: Avandia Linked With Causing Heart Attacks In Those It'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. Texans Wanting To Quit Smoking Have Reason To Hope When it comes to smoking, there's little doubt as to the health effects. Smoking is unhealthy. The real issue for people in Texas, and particularly in the urban areas of Dallas, Houston and Austin, is how to quit and keep from starting again. Texas Braces For More Protestors: The Creation of Artificial Life Expected In Three To Ten Years In 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 Children In Danger Again: Bush's Restrictions On The Children's Health Insurance Program In 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. Texas Considers Alternative Fuels In The Face of Oil Prices: A Run-Down of Choices The dramatic rise in oil prices over the past few years has generated a lot of attention for alternative fuels and alternatively powered vehicles. Environmentalists hail it as the beginning of a revolution and a natural consequence of using non-renewable resources with abandon. Texas Could Be At Greater Risk For Food Contamination The United States' food and vitamin supply may not be as safe as we think, according to recent reports. This year's pet food scare spurred intensive investigations into national regulations regarding human food and vitamin safety, and the findings were not good. Texas Expands Its View Of An International Favorite: Coffee Basics 101 When most of us picture our morning routine, a good deal of it is the overhead view of a coffee cup. How many people can you honestly say you know that don't drink at least one cup of coffee a day? The beverage is so popular, in fact, that Americans consume 400 million cups every day, adding up to 146 billion per year. Texas Finds Hope For Treating Depression: New Study Reveals A Genetic Link to Medication's Effective Genetic 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. Texas Goes To The Dogs: Basic Pet Care For A Summer of Fun It's here. It's finally here. After a rough winter in Texas, the shorts are coming out, and white legs are flashing underneath. Yes, Texans from Austin, to Dallas, to Houston, to the tiny towns on the Eastern border are already working on their tans. Somewhere amidst the beckoning calls of the Gulf, however, there is an equally important call for safety. Summer brings great times -- Texas Health Insurance Basics Health insurance. Everyone needs it, but not everyone has it. And with medical expenses on a seemingly endless rise, paying out-of-pocket for them could land you in the poor house. So when choosing a health insurance plan, it's good to know the basics to help you make better, more financially sound choices when selecting a plan.
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