by Research Team | Jun 24, 2015 | Health News
Medical marijuana has not been proven to work for many illnesses that state laws have approved it for, according to the first comprehensive analysis of research on its potential benefits. The strongest evidence is for chronic pain and for muscle stiffness in multiple...
by Research Team | Jun 24, 2015 | Health News
Muslim families gathered at 24 Sussex Drive to break the Ramadan fast Monday night, the first time it’s believed such an event has been held at the prime minister’s official residence. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast daily between dawn and...
by Research Team | Jun 23, 2015 | Health News
There are five major health insurers in America. There soon may be only three. What will that mean for you? Anthem, a prominent Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurer, made an offer for Cigna over the weekend.
by Research Team | Jun 23, 2015 | Health News
Ex-smokers were also at greater risk of recurring cancer, but not those who quit the habit 10 years or more before having their prostate glands removed. The findings, published in the journal European Urology, make it seem more likely that there is a link between...
by Research Team | Jun 23, 2015 | Health News
The average consumer should catch a price break if major health insurers like Anthem and Cigna combine and cut their expenses. The reality will be much murkier for the more than 50 million people who may be affected if Anthem Inc. succeeds with its bid to buy smaller...
by Research Team | Jun 23, 2015 | Health News
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday he has “very advanced” and “very aggressive” cancer of the lymph nodes, but he said he will fight for a full recovery and continue to work as the state’s chief elected official. Hogan spoke candidly,...
