Researchers in England discovered that one extra can of soda a day significantly increases a person’s likelihood of developing diabetes in their lifetime. According to their findings, consuming an additional 12 ounces of sugar-sweetened soda a day was associated with a 22% increased risk for developing diabetes, and artificially sweetened soft drinks were even more […]
Study Shows Exercise Information on Menus Can Influence Food Choices
A recent study found that participants chose healthier foods and ate less when they were presented with menus that displayed the amount of exercise needed to burn off the calories in a meal. The study was led by a graduate student at Texas Christian University, and its goal was to determine what impact exercise and […]
New Bill Would Make it Easier to Find a Licensed Doctor
A new bill making its way through the House of Representative aims to eliminate the growing consumer confusion over who is a licensed medical doctor. The bill is called the “Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2013”, and its goal is to prevent healthcare professionals from making false or deceptive claims in regards to their […]
Healthcare Workers Arrested in Medicare Fraud Scheme
A concerning story out of Chicago revealed two hospital executives, three physicians and a podiatrist had been participating in an elaborate health insurance scheme to defraud patients and collect illegal kickbacks. According to the arrest report, the six medical professionals were arrested by federal agents for conspiring to give and receive illegal kickbacks by referring […]
Foot Fractures from Direct Blows: The Travis d’Arnaud case
The New York Mets will be without the services of prospect Travis d’Arnaud for up to eight weeks after the catcher took a foul ball off his foot. The impact resulted in a fractured bone in his left foot. “He’s in a boot,” said manager Terry Collins. “They want him to do as little as […]
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