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What are Short-Term Medical Plans? Short-term medical plans are nothing new. They’ve been around for decades, helping provide coverage when people are between jobs or recently graduated. As the name suggests, short-term plans bridge coverage gaps for a limited time, usually six months or less. However, since the enactment of […]

Short-Term Medical Plan May Soar Under Trump’s Healthcare Initiatives

In a report published in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Journals Library, the researchers from the University of York provided significant evidence to prove that acupuncture is not simply a placebo effect. While many approach acupuncture with uncertainty and skepticism, there’s now substantial evidence to prove that it […]

Acupuncture: Alternative Treatment for Chronic Pain and Depression

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Once the key phrase of Trump’s presidential campaign, the mantra “repeal and replace” has now become the primary focus of the Trump administration. However, the GOP has yet to decide on a replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act. Instead, some are suggesting repairing the healthcare law by shrinking the services insurers are required […]

Obama’s 10 Essential Benefits May Change Under Trump

Published in the journal Epidemiology, a study concludes that a gluten-free diet may actually pose serious health risks. According to their study, co-author Maria Argos, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and her colleagues found that those who go gluten-free may increase exposure to […]

Gluten-Free Diet May Expose You to Toxic Metals

Do you know what today is? March 1st, interestingly enough, is National Pig Day. In recognition of such an unusual day, let’s acknowledge some of the progress made within the scientific community that’s oddly fitting for such a day. This year, scientists made significant progress towards creating a human-pig hybrid. […]

Research’s First Big Step Towards Human-Pig Hybrids

Based on data from a national sleep survey conducted by Sleep Score, Americans had a visceral reaction to the 2016 election. Across America, people experienced a drastic spike in stress levels, as well as a significant drop in sleep time. However, America’s reaction to the election is only a glimpse […]

Wake Up America! You Need Your Sleep!

Since Obamacare insured millions and millions of individuals, reducing the uninsured rate to a record low, it, however, created a crisis. Even more so than the rising premiums and high deductibles, people are frustrated by the restrictive networks. Understandably, people want to see their doctors when they need to see […]

Telemedicine: Reshaping the Way We Receive Healthcare

Although aromatherapy should never be used as a substitute for professional medical care, many people find that incorporating essential oils into a holistic wellness routine can offer meaningful support for stress relief, mood balance, and certain minor health concerns. When used safely and appropriately, high-quality essential oils may complement conventional […]

The Top 11 Essential Oils That Are Essential

Chapped lips can result from several causes. For instance, chapped lips may be caused by a vitamin deficiency, an allergic reaction, dehydration, smoking, excessive licking/biting of the lips, or exposure to the sun and harsh weather. If your lips have suffered from one or more of the causes listed, consider […]

12 Home Remedies for Dry, Chapped Lips

The health insurance industry tends to cause a lot of confusion for individuals shopping for a health plan. The primary reason for this confusion is the excessive use of acronyms! Below is a comprehensive list of healthcare acronyms: A ACA: (Patient Protection and) Affordable Care Act ACA OEP: Affordable Care […]

Terms Defined: Commonly Used Acronyms in Health Insurance