Imperial Valley News Center
Despite Federal Law, Some Insurance Exchange Plans Offer Unequal Coverage for Mental Health
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- Written by Stephanie Desmon and Susan Murrow
Baltimore, Maryland - One-quarter of the health plans being sold on health insurance exchanges set up through the Affordable Care Act offer benefits that appear to violate a federal law requiring equal benefits for general medical and mental health care, according to new research led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Measles and Hearing Loss
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- Written by Joel Streed
Rochester, Minnesota - With all the recent attention on measles, one risk that is seldom mentioned is long-term hearing loss. Several studies have shown a link between measles and hearing loss later in life. Kenneth Brookler, M.D., a Mayo Clinic neurotologist and researcher, has been studying this connection for many years and says this type of hearing loss, otosclerosis, is highly preventable.
Need stress relief? Try the 4 A's
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
Rochester, Minnesota - When we feel the effects of stress weighing us down, it's like lugging a backpack that's becoming heavier by the minute. Too much stress can make our journey through life difficult.
Developing Wireless Sensors for Treatment of Obesity and Diabetes
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- Written by Brian Kilen
Rochester, Minnesota - Mayo Clinic and Gentag, Inc. have reached an agreement to develop the next generation of wearable biosensors designed to fight obesity and diabetes.
Mayo Clinic Reports Strong Performance in 2014, Extends Hope and Healing to Millions
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- Written by Karl W Oestreich
Rochester, Minnesota - Mayo Clinic reports a strong 2014 performance, including providing direct care for more than 1.3 million people, contributions of $410 million to its pension plan as a commitment to employees, and plans for a $1.5 billion investment to fund information technology infrastructure.
With Daylight Saving Time Approaching Fast, Learn Why Sleep Health is Important
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Mankato, Minnesota - Fall back, spring forward. We’ve all heard the saying, and it helps people remember which way to set their clocks for the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. Although it’d be nice to gain an hour of sleep twice a year, that’s not the case. Starting Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., we’ll all lose an hour. Altering your sleep schedule, or having poor sleep habits to begin with, can have a greater effect on your health than you may think.
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