Articles, tagged with "u s department of health and human services", page 5

Georgia health premiums up 88 percent this decade

Family health insurance premiums in Georgia have spiked 88 percent since 2000, according a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Status Quo Report includes state-by-state data on health-care cost and quality, including the i... Read >
Author: www.EasyToInsureME.com

The Problem with Periodontal Disease

The word periodontal means around (peri) and tooth (dontal). Tooth decay along with periodontal disease is the most prevalent diseases in the world. It is a chronic infectious inflammation. If the total surface area of loose tissue around your teeth were ... Read >
Author: P., Piero D.D.S.

Health Insurance Tips from EBSA

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) administers a number of laws covering health insurance plans and is a great source of information on subjects such as your rights to information on how your plan works, how to qual... Read >
Author: barclaywin

What is the difference between “baby blues”, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis?

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS), the baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally go away within a few days to a week. A new mother can sudden experience mood swings, sadness, crying spells... Read >
Author: Paul

How to Create Wellness-Based Programs, Part 1

Wellness is a hot topic. The wellness industry is expected to be the next trillion-dollar industry within the next five years. With health care rising 10 percent each year for the past several years, many organizations are working to implement and develop... Read >
Author: EFS

Environmental Risk Factors in Breast Cancer

Much has been written about pesticides and pollutants as being major contributors to cancers today. According to the National Toxicology Program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are 52 chemicals known to contribute to cancers of... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks

Risks Associated With NSAIDs Among Heart Failure Patients, Journal Reports

A recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found that heart failure patients consuming nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be at an increased risk for NSAIDs side effects and dangers. The article, from January 26, reported that, "no... Read >
Author: Legal

OmniMD EMR Receives SureScripts®’s Certification for Electronic Prescribing

CCHIT Certified OmniMD, a developer of HIPAA compliant Internet-based enterprise healthcare , Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management solutions, is pleased to announce its certification by SureScripts, operator of the Pharmacy Health Inf... Read >
Author: Omnimd EMR

Experts Describe Asbestos as Industrial Manslaughter

At the 2008 President's Cancer Panel in September, medical experts demanded that the industrial manslaughter of millions of American workers be addressed including the use of asbestos that causes an incurable form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. Mos... Read >
Author: Legal

Find Ways to Pay for Medical Expenses During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be quite stressful. The extra expenses of prenatal care and preparing for the new baby are overwhelming for many women. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, your spouse and your b... Read >
Author: Paul

Problems in Digestion During Pregnancy

Many pregnant women complain of constipation. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, high levels of hormones in your spouse's pregnant body slow down digestion and relax muscles in the bowels leaving many women constipated. Plus, th... Read >
Author: Paul

Hurricane Response Teams-Who are These Responders?

What happens once a hurricane makes landfall and then slowly moves on? The various hurricane response teams spring into action. Like a well-oiled machine, these teams know their purpose and carry out their missions. Whether the responders are focused ... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd

Steps to prevent high blood pressure

High blood pressure also referred to as High B.P or hypertension is a chronic health problem. There are solutions to this problem also. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services offers the following solution of high blood pressure or reduces the blo... Read >
Author: John

Controlling your Diabetes some tips

Diabetes means that your blood glucose (GLOO-kos), also called blood sugar, is too high. Glucose comes from the food you eat and is needed to fuel our bodies. Glucose is also stored in our liver and muscles. Your blood always has some glucose in it becaus... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune

Access to health care in U.S: Problems and the bottom line

Access encompasses both the ease and timeliness with which health services can be obtained (Office of Health Care Access, 1999; Millman, 1993). Metrics of measuring access to health services include: _______________________________________________ •... Read >
Author: Dr. Golam Md. Munir

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