Children who were bullied and those who were bullies themselves are both at higher risk for depression, anxiety and panic disorder years later, according to a U.S. Study. Researchers had known that bullying can take a psychological toll on both bullies and victims, but it had been unclear just how long those effects would last. … Read more
For it or against it- Oregon embraces the federal health care overhaul, and answers common questions about the Oregon Health Insurance exchange. While other states have fought President Barack Obama’s federal health care overhaul, known as the Affordable Care Act, Oregon has embraced it and is working hard to implement it.The law requires every state … Read more
According to One of the ways Oregon’s health care transformation aims to save money is by encouraging individuals to use primary care rather than the emergency room for routine health care needs. But sometimes patients – especially if they’re under- or uninsured – have trouble finding a primary care doctor, much less getting an appointment. … Read more
The Department of Health and Human Services released its long-awaited final rule on essential health benefits today, allowing insurers and states to move forward on both the federal and state health exchanges. The rule defines what must be covered in exchange plans, prohibits discrimination based on age or pre-existing conditions, describes prescription drug benefits and … Read more
Imagine yourself at a restaurant ready to order your favorite dish and being told by your server that there is a one in three chance you will not receive the same item that is on the menu. It might be the real thing… or it could be a completely different food in disguise. Would you … Read more
Two U.S. senators – Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal ,are pushing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restrict caffeine levels in certain energy drinks, which have been linked to multiple deaths. “There’s increasing evidence of the very urgent and dangerous threat posed by these drinks because of their high levels … Read more