If you are over 65, officially retired, but perhaps still working a few hours a week at a Raley’s supermarket, then you may be in for a bit of a shock. It seems that the company has decided to stop paying for health coverage. The changes apply to its hourly rated workers, although if you […]
Jean Daguerre and her husband struggled to have a baby. As such, they did what many other couples do – get help in the shape of infertility treatment. Luckily for Jean, the therapy worked and she bore a baby boy. Her joy was compounded when less than 12 months later she fell pregnant again; this […]
A dispute between the Slovakian Government and a health insurance company in the Netherlands recently went to arbitration, with the court ruling in favour of the Slovakia Government. The argument between the insurance company and Slovakian Government revolved around a new treaty relating to health insurance matters. The company insisted that the Slovaks violated this […]
Something the Dancing with the Stars contestants have found out. One of those stars in Nancy Grace, who recently told the show business magazine – People Magazine: “This has been a great side effect to dancing, so I’m happy, but I just think women should love their bodies like they are.” Nancy has apparently lost […]
Despite the arguments and legal battles currently ongoing in the USA over president Obama’s health care bill, the federal administration is designing a basic health package for most Americans. A report published by the Institute of Medicine has laid down guidelines for deciding what the new benefits package should include. The organisation is also looking […]
That’s the conclusion of recent research. It seems that men who become a father are less likely to die from heart related diseases than childless fathers. While this is obviously good news for all dads, for men who are unable to father a child due to infertility problems this is just more pressure. Speaking with […]
Being diagnosed with cancer is devastating enough, but losing your hair during chemotherapy treatment must only add to the stress. For children though the anxiety is probably enormous. However, help is at hand in the shape of a new book, published by the American Cancer Society (ACS), which aims to help children cope with hair […]
In the run up to next year’s United States presidential elections another row could be brewing over health insurance provision. This row could go far beyond the current arguments of why the federal government should help fund insurance provision for those least able to afford it. It seems during a series of debates over health […]
Well known actress Pauline Quirke showed off her new figure at the TV Choice Awards recently. Despite struggling with weight for many years she was determined to lose it and lose it she did – all of 7 stone. Pauline told reporters that she used to avoid getting her photograph taken at events and even […]
The cost of cosmetic surgery is often too expensive for many people, especially during these times of economic hardship and so there now appears to be a growing trend for cheap DIY solutions. Unfortunately, the chances of these ‘solutions’ going wrong are very high. The latest case involves woman who decided to inject herself with […]