Poll reveals health care laws need further clarification

Posted on Thu, July 29, 2010

Despite all the discussions and abundant information available about health care reform and its provisions, many still lack clarification about what it all really means, a HealthDay/Harris Poll reveals....read more

People more likely to seek mental health care when insured

Posted on Wed, July 28, 2010

Having health insurance coverage plays a large role in people getting the mental health care that they need....read more

More policies needed in battle against cancer

Posted on Wed, July 28, 2010

Despite the major headway made in cancer research and treatment, work still needs to be done. A report released by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network says that many states need to do more to establish policies to ensure adequate care....read more

Funds aim to help elderly and disabled

Posted on Wed, July 28, 2010

Every year, thousands of people make a nursing home or other institutional environment their place of residency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that in 2004, 1.5 million people residing in a nursing home with the length of stay averaging 835 days....read more

More friends may mean longer lifespan, research shows

Posted on Wed, July 28, 2010

In an age of computers and text messaging, the necessity of human interaction seems to be dwindling. New research, however, shows that having strong social relationships may be an essential component to a long life....read more