On January 25th, Nate received his cord blood transplant. After all the drama of radiation, chemo and prep tests, it was a small bag of blood that took less than 30 minutes to infuse.
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Study: Why cancer incidence increases with age
A recent study by the NIEHS shows that cancer incidence increases with age and provides research on why this is true.
Read MoreWhat are the Key Elements of Disability Insurance?
Disability insurance comes in several different packages. Check with a financial planner or insurance specialist for the best option.
Read MoreCritical illness insurance provides a cash infusion when sickness strikes
Anyone facing a critical illness, such as cancer, a heart attack or a stroke, has to deal with more than just a physical and mental struggle—it can have a tremendous financial impact as well. Even those with health insurance can take a hit from co-pays, lost income, lifestyle changes and items not covered by their provider. A 2009 study by Harvard University found that 62 percent of all bankruptcies in the U.S. were the result…
Read MoreMichelle Obama aims to cut childhood obesity rate
First Lady Michelle Obama has announced guidelines regarding the new “Let’s Move” campaign, which is intended to promote healthy living habits to reduce childhood obesity rates. The program will entail recommendations to parents, children and schools regarding healthy eating, physical activity and nutrition education. “This report also contains these steps, but many others -– more than 70 -– including measurable benchmarks for tracking the progress. So if we do our jobs, and if we meet…
Read MoreRogue 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreCigarette 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.
Read MoreEast Texas known as ‘Stroke Belt’ for its unhealthy culture
A county-by-county survey by the University of Washington found that with an average life expectancy of 73, residents die 7 years earlier in Anderson County than the rest of the state, the newspaper said. The county is plagued by high occurrences of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancers that have all resulted from poor lifestyle choices, causing many to dub this region of Texas the “Stroke Belt.”
Read MoreCost of U.S. cancer care to take off in coming decade
Cancer treatment in the U.S. could be set to skyrocket in cost, posing a potentially severe problem for patients and insurers alike, according to a study from the National Cancer Institute.
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Oct 30, 2019
LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
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Mar 17, 2020
The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
