Feb 5 2013

Increase for colorectal cancer

The latest report on cancer among African Americans shows a good-news, bad-news scenario. While racial gaps are closing for some types of cancers, including fewer cancer deaths among African American men, disparities are increasing for some cancers that can be found through routine screenings.

The report

Jan 29 2013

Drinking is oftentimes thought of as cool, rebellious

The halls of every middle school in America are filled with teenagers looking to find themselves, express themselves and fit in with the crowd. But it’s what happens at home, at night, that can lead to some of the problems those teens may put on display.

Seventh-graders who are exposed to alcohol ads on television—and who say they like the ads—may experience more severe problems related to drinking alcohol later in their adolescence, according to a study published Monday in the medical journal Pediatrics.

The study

Jan 17 2013

Group seeks more congressional funding

Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease that ravages different parts of the body. It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with, and a challenge to treat. According to a recent survey by the Lupus Foundation of America, an estimated 1.5 million Americans have lupus. Black women, in particular, are three times more likely to develop the disease than White women.

Jan 17 2013

Coordination of benefits in medical situation

You may have wondered how Medicare works with other insurance coverage, such as a group health plan from a former employer or union.

It’s an important issue because it determines whether your medical bills are paid correctly and on time.

If you have Medicare and other insurance, always be sure to tell your doctor, hospital, and pharmacy.

When there’s more than one insurance payer, certain rules determine which one pays first.

This is what’s called “coordination of benefits.”

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