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      HPV Testing for All Women Over 30 Recommended by New Study

      December 15, 2011 /

      A new study recommends HPV testing for all women over 30 years.

      The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has been shown to be present in women who later develop certain types of cervical cancer.

      Detecting the virus leads to closer screening for cervical cancer.

      Results of a five-year study involving 45,000 women provided the strongest evidence yet in favor of using human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, Chris Meijer and colleagues from the VU University Medical Centre in Amsterdam reported in The Lancet Oncology.

      Health Care Policy, Research

      Young Adults Now Covered Due to Health Care Reform

      December 15, 2011 /

      Health care reform measures which President Barack Obama signed into law last year will help provide coverage for about 2.5 million people aged 19 to 25.

      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday that the provision that lets young adults remain on their parents’ insurance plans through age 26,

      Federal officials credited the gains to the Affordable Care Act, legislation championed by President Barack Obama that took effect last year and is deemed the biggest overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system in nearly 50 years.

      The law aims broadly to eventually provide medical coverage to more than 30 million uninsured Americans, and already allows young adults to stay on their parents’ private insurance plans through age 26.

      Since the policy helping young adults took effect in September 2010, the percentage of adults ages 19 to 25 covered by a private health insurance plan has increased significantly, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said.

      Health Care Policy, Health Insurance

      Frozen Food Can Be Healthier Than Fresh

      December 15, 2011 /

      Frozen fruits and vegetables are are great way to get the nutrients your body needs at their peak of freshness.

      Not only are frozen fruits and veggies just as nutritious as fresh, but they won’t spoil as quickly. By buying frozen, you’ll never be without a healthy option on hand. When making an omelet or pasta, you can easily throw in some broccoli and peppers for a delicious fiber boost. Next time you’re hankering for a smoothie—voila, just reach into your freezer for berries. Frozen produce is precut and prewashed, so the prep work is done for you. By making healthy food more readily available, you’ll be more likely to actually eat it.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      The Top Ten Health Stories of 2010

      December 14, 2011 /

      2010 was wrought with health controversy from flip flopping on cell phone safety to mammograms and barefoot running shoes.

      Being an informed consumer is the best way to navigate the overwhelming amount of information.

      Having good relationship with your physician will enable you to design the best health care strategies for your needs.

      Read the top 10 health stories that made the news.

      Quality Control

      Tanning Beds to Blame for Early Onset Skin Cancer

      December 14, 2011 /

      Warnings against sun exposure have overshadowed the risk of skin cancer caused by tanning beds.

      Indoor tanning beds were officially classified as a human carcinogen in 2009 as are cigarettes and asbestos.

      The findings indicate that frequent tanning-booth exposure will increase your risk of developing skin cancer.

      Basal cell carcinoma, a slow-growing cancer, has traditionally been a disease of middle age. But it’s been appearing with increasing frequency in people under 40, especially in women — a demographic that also happens to like indoor tanning — suggesting a link. So researchers at the Yale School of Public Health sought to study the association.

      Research

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