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Alcohol is one of the world’s favorite recreational drugs. After a drink, most people become more sociable, less stressed, and happier, and will probably reach for another drink before too long. For all this to occur, the alcohol in the drink has to do a multitude of things. When you sip that tasty gin and
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Children get allergies from coming into contact with allergens. Allergens can be inhaled, eaten, or injected (from stings or medicine) or they can come into contact with the skin. Some of the more common allergens are: Pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds Molds, both indoor and outdoor Dust mites that live in bedding, carpeting, and
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All health insurance plans include out-of-pocket costs. These are costs that you have to pay for your care, such as copayments and deductibles. The insurance company pays the rest. You need to pay some out-of-pocket costs at the time of your visit. Others may be billed to you after your visit. Out-of-pocket costs allow health
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The Basics You can do a lot to prevent or delay getting type 2 diabetes (“dy-ah-BEE-teez”), including: Watching your weight Eating healthy Staying active Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it’s not controlled, diabetes can cause serious health problems. The good news is that the
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Information for the General Public On this Page Disease Protection Who Should Get the Vaccine Who Should NOT Get the Vaccine Possible Reactions to Vaccination Reimbursement for Vaccination Related Links The vaccine for shingles (Zostavax®) is recommended for use in people 60 years old and older to prevent shingles. The older a person is, the
Read more →HOW TO REDUCE THE RISKS A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast used to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms play a key role in early breast cancer detection and help decrease breast cancer deaths. During a mammogram, your breasts are compressed between two firm surfaces to spread out the breast tissue. Then an
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