Posts Categorized: Health News

According to state officials, UnitedHealth Group Inc. will be leaving California’s insurance exchange at the end of this year. UnitedHealth is the largest health insurer in the nation. They have decided to drop out of all but a few of the 34 health insurance marketplaces that it was participating in. They have yet to discuss…

There has been grave concern among American health officials recently after the first national case of a patient emerged in which they had an infection that was resistant to a last chance antibiotic. The case is an indication that there is a possibility that the superbug could pose a serious danger for regular infections if…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced an outbreak of the Listeria monogytogenes bacteria in frozen vegetables and fruits, which has led to the recall of over 350 products from 42 different brands. These brands were carried by a number of major American and Canadian grocers, including Trader Joe’s, Costco and Safeway.…

Physical health tends to deteriorate as a person ages, which is why it’s so important that senior citizens participate in physical exercise as a way to maintain and improve their health. It turns out that one of the most effective ways for older adults to improve their health is by walking dogs. The Benefits of…

One of the biggest health fads over the last few years has been the juice cleanse. Juice cleansing has been advertised as a way to remove all of those terrible toxins from the body — and many people have bought into it, as evidenced from the pricey bottles of juice offered at grocery stores as well…