Life Insurance Rate Hike Denied by Federal Judge
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How Effective are Local Efforts in Getting People not to Smoke?
Falling rates of tobacco use in Oregon have helped cut the yearly number of cigarettes sold there by 3.4 billion, meaning that today’s Oregonians smoke a little more than half as much as they did in 1996, according to the state Department of Human Services.
How Dangerous is Drinking to my Health?
According studies those who drink heavily on a regular basis face an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. Even moderate drinkers are at risk and should think twic before having another glass of wine.
Keep an Eye on Your Teen Driver
First, having a camera mounted in the car puts new drivers on notice that they are being monitored, encouraging safer operating habits. Additionally, the cameras can provide evidence for parents of teens who persist in driving recklessly, allowing them to levy punishments or teach lessons about safety behind the wheel.
Costs for Heart Disease Treatment on Pace to Triple by 2030
By 2030, the amount of money spent in the U.S. on heart disease will be three times larger than it is today, according to the American Heart Association.
Insurance for Those Susceptible to Pancreatic Cancer
A recent study has discovered key genetic mutations in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, according to the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation.
Insurance Options for Unmarried Couples Living Together
Traditional marriage is no longer the only way committed couples choose to spend their lives together and legislation and insurance companies are working to catch up.
More than 12 million unmarried partners live together in 6,008,007 households across the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2005 to 2007.
Whether couples are different sex or same sex, the number of individuals who choose to cohabitate climbs annually and these individuals are looking to establish the same rights and benefits assured their married counterparts.
Heart Failure Patients pay More for Quality Care
Hospitals that see more patients with congestive heart failure provide better care, but they also provide higher bills, according to a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Third-Hand Smoke Is a Real and Deadly Thing
Thirdhand smoke, like first and secondhand smoke, may also be a possible cause of asthma and lung cancer, a new study in the journal Environmental Science and Technology has found.
Colonoscopy Strikes Fear in Over-50s
Fear is a major factor in convincing American seniors to avoid colonoscopy, despite the importance of the procedure to preventing colon cancer, says a survey from the Colon Cancer Alliance.