Down to the Wire for Obamacare

Americans considering an Obamacare health plan for 2016 should act quickly

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Down to the Wire on Obamacare Sign-Ups Health officials are urging Americans considering an Obamacare health plan for 2016 to act quickly to snag coverage and avoid rising penalties for remaining uninsured. The final... Read more ...  News America's Rural Elderly Face Barriers to Health Care Elderly Americans who live in rural areas are at increased risk for health problems and death because of poor access to health care, a new study finds. "It's been known for some... Read more ... Hospital's Experience Helps Predict Stroke Results Medical centers that treat many stroke patients deliver better results than hospitals with less experience, researchers report. The new study, conducted at 50 U.S. medical centers... Read more ... Health Tip: Don't Pack on Pounds During Holidays If your pants always seem to be more snug after the holidays, you're not alone. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says Americans gain an average of one to two pounds from... Read more ... X-Rays May Miss Hip Arthritis, Study Finds X-rays don't detect hip arthritis in many patients, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment, researchers report. The researchers looked at information from almost 4,500... Read more ... Moderate Drinking May Benefit Early Stage Alzheimer's Patients A couple of drinks a day may lower the risk of premature death in people with early stage Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. The study included just over 320 people in Denmark... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home