In its anti-'Medicare for All' push, the health insurance industry pulls from an old playbook

Dec 13, 2019 07:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Health

As a debate continues to rage within the Democratic Party over Medicare for All, the health insurance has quietly girded itself to fight the elimination of for-profit health care. In the summer of 2018, trade groups...

Sore throat: 'Severe' sore throat may indicate glandular fever

Dec 12, 2019 07:30 am UTC| Health

Sore throats are usually not a major concern, as there are many remedies for this condition. However, as the months get colder and the illness known as the flu is about to wreak havoc on many places, a severe sore throat...

Type 2 Diabetes: Black tea can help lower blood sugar

Dec 12, 2019 07:30 am UTC| Health

It may seem like a challenge to figure out what to eat or drink to keep the blood sugar levels down, especially for those who suffer from type 2 diabetes. One drink has recently been reported to help keep blood sugar...

Dementia: Drinking coffee can help lower the risk of the disease

Dec 12, 2019 07:30 am UTC| Health

Dementia is a neurological disease that mainly affects the elderly. A recent finding shows that one everyday drink can help lower a persons risk of developing the condition. Although the exact cause of the disease has...

Prostate cancer: Frequent urinating may be a symptom

Dec 12, 2019 07:30 am UTC| Health

Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects men, and while there is no cure yet, being aware of the signs and symptoms is important. One of those symptoms is usually present during the colder times of the...

Lung cancer symptoms: Difficulty breathing may be a sign

Dec 11, 2019 07:47 am UTC| Health

When it comes to cancer, specifically lung cancer, the symptoms can be very subtle and sometimes it will only appear as the disease progresses. One possible symptom lies in a persons breathing. Symptoms of conditions,...

Scarlet fever outbreak: 'Strawberry tongue' is a symptom of the disease

Dec 11, 2019 07:46 am UTC| Health

The outbreak of scarlet fever continues to affect children in the United Kingdom. One of the signs and symptoms of this old-timey disease can be found in the tongue. While there is already a cure for the contagious...