Health Insurance Refunds May Stall in Employers’ Hands

Under the health care law, insurers must issue refunds if less than 85 percent of premiums pay for care. But people on employer plans may have to wait for the cash, if they see it at all.

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Schizophrenia May Be Associated With Immune Function

A new Australian study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry provides the, so far, strongest evidence of an association between schizophrenia and immune function, suggesting that schizophrenic patients' brains could be attacked by the immune system... Credit - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248848.php

Blood Brain Vessel Abnormalities In Pregnancy - High Risk Of Bleeding

Neurosurgeons have long suspected that pregnancy is an important risk factor for bleeding from arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in the brain, but now their beliefs are supported by a new study published in the August edition of Neurosurgery, which reveals that the risk of pregnant women with AVMs sustaining a rupture and bleeding during pregnancy is a significant 8% higher ... Via - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248789.php

Stress Management Is Easier For Empathetic Children

Whilst adults deal with stress by solving problems or seeking support and infants usually relieve stress by crying, turning their heads or maintaining eye contact, a human development expert from Missouri University has identified, in a new study, how adolescents develop personalities and how coping habits affect their behaviors toward others... Via - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248776.php

In vitro fertilization (IVF)

In vitro fertilization (IVF) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this assisted reproductive technology. Via - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/in-vitro-fertilization/MY01648/rss=1

Drug May Slow Memory Loss in Early Alzheimer's

A drug that's already been approved by the FDA for use in HIV patients may also help slow the decline of memory and mental function experienced by people who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Via - http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20120806/drug-may-slow-memory-loss-early-alzh...

Letters: Reconsidering Aspirin (1 Letter)

Letter to the editor.

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Head Trauma Patients Have Worse Outcomes At Hospitals During The Weekend

According to a John Hopkins study, older adults who experience a severe head trauma over a weekend have a significantly higher chance of dying from their injuries than those similarly hurt and in the hospital from Monday to Friday, even if their injuries are not as severe and have fewer other illnesses than those hospitalized on weekdays... Source - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248677.php

50% Of UK Adults Don't Think They Can Run 100 Meters

There is a good chance of someone breaking the 10-second mark over 100 meters during the Olympics. However, a survey revealed that around 45% of adults believe they would be unable to run 100 meters without stopping... Via - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248675.php

Well: Weight Can Be an Obstacle to Organ Donation

Add one more unexpected consequence of Americans' expanding waistlines: A growing number of potential organ donors are ineligible to donate because of their weight.

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Dressler's syndrome

Dressler's syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Via - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dresslers-syndrome/DS00666/rss=1

The New Old Age: A Desperate Act, Born of Depression

Over the last several months, two California men have watched their wives end their lives after a long, drawn-out illness. Were the husbands' acts informed by love or despair? Were they a reasonable response to unbearable suffering?

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How To Protect Your Family From West Nile Virus

Every summer, outbreaks of West Nile virus disease occur in the U.S. This year, some parts of the country are experiencing earlier and greater activity, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to take preventive steps to protect against West Nile virus infections. Infected mosquitoes transmit the West Nile virus to people. The main season for infections in the U.S... Source - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248578.php

Heidi Montag Opens Up About Her Plastic Surgery: "I Wouldn't Ever Do It Again"

Pisces

An eccentric mood strikes under the Aquarian Full Moon, which means you might do anything given half a chance. Although it will be liberating to do things on the spur of the moment,resist the urge to behave in reckless ways that will lead to trouble in the long run. Be wary of trying to shock people out of what you see as their complacent attitude. This might be masking deep feelings that deserve your respect rather than your ridicule.

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Take steps to protect your health

Health care isn't perfect. Technology isn't a cure-all. But you're not powerless. You can still take steps to protect your health. Credit - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/protect-your-health/MY02185/rss=1

Not Getting Enough Sleep? Vaccines May Not Work

It has long been known that sleep and immune system responses are closely linked, but a recent study, published in the August edition of the journal SLEEP, and conducted by researchers at UCSF, has shown that vaccines are much less effective if the person who received the vaccine is not getting the recommended amount of sleep... Via - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248522.php