Is medical tourism still feasible after the new reform bill?

Is medical tourism still feasible after the new reform bill?

People are still touring the world when it comes to finding affordable health care.

As the cost of health care services in the U.S. continues to climb, and more people are left in the cold when it comes to health insurance coverage, consumers are opting to travel to another country for medical procedures—and reap a cost savings of more than 70 percent.

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Universal flu vaccine on the way

Universal flu vaccine on the way

British researchers have reported they are one step closer in developing a universal flu vaccine that could be protect against every strain of the virus.

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Technology to help health care sector with costs

Technology to help health care sector with costs

Advancing technology and federal incentives to implement new systems to improve patient care and lower costs will push healthcare IT innovation in 2011, a report from tech news site Information Week says.

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Obesity and smoking has stalled U.S. life expectancy gains

Obesity and smoking has stalled U.S. life expectancy gains

In comparison to other developed nations, America’s overall life expectancy is growing slowly, a study from the National Research Council recently found.

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Tiny ‘lab-on-a-chip’ provides new test for breast cancer treatment

Tiny ‘lab-on-a-chip’ provides new test for breast cancer treatment

The idea of using nanoscopic particles to detect and treat breast cancer is moving closer to fruition, according to researchers at Purdue University.

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Rogue cancer gene discovered by British scientists

Rogue cancer gene discovered by British scientists

A distinctive type of genetic material that helps cancer cells distribute themselves throughout the body has been found by researchers at the University of East Anglia who have published their findings in the latest issue of the journal Oncogene.

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New skin cancer drug could save lives

New skin cancer drug could save lives

A genetic mutation found in about half of all malignant skin cancer cases is the target for a new experimental drug from Roche Pharmaceuticals, which said recently that the results of a clinical trial had been encouraging.

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Cigarette advertisements boost rate of teen smoking

Cigarette advertisements boost rate of teen smoking

While it is generally known that teenagers are susceptible to the power of suggestion, a new German study has found that exposure to cigarette advertisements significantly increases the chances that a teenager will pick up the habit.

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A few tweaks could help travelers stay in shape

A few tweaks could help travelers stay in shape

While the benefits of staying fit – including lower medical and life insurance costs – are well-known, it can still be difficult for people who are constantly on the road or in the air to keep up with an exercise regimen. Fortunately, health website FitnessGoop offers some helpful tips for frequent travelers.

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