Excessive alcohol consumption can skyrocket health insurance costs and could even lead to alcohol poisoning, which is leading cause of death in the United States.
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An avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay
Researchers evaluated the effect avocados had on traditional and novel cardiovascular risk factors by replacing saturated fatty acids from an average American diet with unsaturated fatty acids from avocados.
Read MoreNine California consumer insurance protection bills signed into law
A bill that adds protections for small businesses has already taken effect and five other consumer protection bills will be implemented January 1, 2015.
Read MoreThe New Year brings eligibility for free lung cancer screenings
For those at a high-risk of developing lung cancer, the New Year brings hope as they may be eligible for cancer screening for no out-of-pocket cost.
Read MoreOnly 3 in 10 people with HIV have the virus in check
The HIV epidemic continues to threaten the health and well-being of many Americans – with more than one million people living with the disease in the U.S. and 50,000 new infections each year.
Read MoreFlu vaccination tips for pregnant women
As the temperate continues to drop, the seasonal influenza activity is expected to increase, leaving pregnant women at an increased risk of contracting the flu.
Read MoreLatest survey debunks the common myths about gluten
A survey by Consumer Reports debunks the myths about the latest diet trend – going gluten-free.
Read MoreIt’s here! Ebola insurance
This includes from the administrator who checks in a patient to the doctors and nurses treating the suffering to the patrolmen and women responding to 911 calls, threats and risks associated with deadly diseases such as Ebola, HIV, and Hepatitis
Read MoreStudy reveals new ways to fend off kidney stones
The American College of Physicians has issued new guidelines for people who have had a kidney stone to help them reduce their risk of having another one.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Awareness: Not Today, My Old Friend
And for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease having sufficient long-term care insurance is a major concern.
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