Health Care

Lab-grown kidney successful

Kristen Fischer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:42:00 -0700

Scientists have successfully bioengineered a kidney and transplanted it in rats, offering hope that they can do the same for humans with kidney failure.

High blood pressure rising

Kristen Fischer — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:43:00 -0700

The amount of Americans with hypertension is on the rise, the CDC reports.

Work from home? Health insurance for freelancers

Heather Barnett — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Working for yourself is liberating! But what do you do now that your boss isn't paying for half your health insurance?

Family finances: Using FSAs to fund health care expenses

Kelly Phillips Erb — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Health care costs have increased much more rapidly than wages in recent years, so how can families cope? One option to consider is a flexible spending account , which can be funded by the employer, employee or both.

Financial must: Navigating health care costs in 2013

Kat Robinson — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:00:00 -0800

SheKnows continues our chat with personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich, and this week she lets us know how to save on out-of-pocket health care costs in 2013.

Romney vs. Obama: What they think of health care reform

Kortney Tenaglia — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:07:00 -0700

The 2012 presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney may come down to one issue — health care.

Election 2012: What moms should know

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0700

With the election season heating up, you're probably wondering where the candidates stand on issues related to parents, families and women. Here's what you need to know.

Papa John's price increase: More food turns political

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:30:00 -0700

Papa John's price increase is coming as the result of Obamacare. The pizza chain reveals just how much more one of their pies is going to cost you -- or they could just start cutting jobs instead!

The financial strain of special needs

Maria Mora — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:00:00 -0700

When your child has a disability, the last thing you want to think about is money. Unfortunately, medical bills can quickly pile up when children have special medical needs. Learn how to manage your finances and get help when you need it.

Obama's historic health care law to stay, celebs weigh in

Michelle Leach — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:20:00 -0700

Far-right Republican blowhard Rush Limbaugh often beeotches about how the entertainment "elite" schmoozes up to President Obama. He must forget Reagan was an actor. Well, were doing our part to uphold the blurred lines between Hollywood and D.C., as stars weigh in on today's landmark health care reform ruling. And it's not who or what you'd think.

Obamacare: Supreme Court approves health care overhaul in landmark ruling

Kristen Fischer — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:49:00 -0700

Get ready for Obamacare — it’s officially on the way.

Health care: Does your local hospital measure up?

Karen Hawthorne — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0800

People expect the best in patient care, and access to medical services and information. HealthGrades.com, a resource for researching doctors and hospitals, has released its 2011 Healthcare Consumerism and Hospital Quality in America report to rate the nation’s hospitals through an analysis of patient outcomes at nearly 5,000 U.S. hospitals. Does your local hospital deserve five stars?

Top 10 tips to manage your personal health care records

John Phelan — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:17:00 -0700

As health care treatment becomes more complex, it’s more important than ever to have a complete record of your medical history. Controlling your data gives you the power to actively participate in your care. It also provides medical professionals a complete picture so they can design better treatment plans and avoid medical errors. Here are my top 10 tips to managing your personal health care records.

Health care: 5 Tips for saving money

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:07:00 -0700

With unemployment hovering at nine percent, credit and stock markets imploding and the cost of living rising, people are looking to cut their own spending and save money in every way imaginable. Health care isn't cheap, but it's even more costly to go without it, in case of an accident or when illness strikes. Many people forgo medication and doctor's visits, and even skip preventive health care services due to financial strain. The good news is there are a growing number of companies looking to change the health care game by empowering consumers with cost-effective ways to manage their health care needs. Here are five low-cost health care supports and services you can find online.

How to get more out of your health care

Cynthia Haines, MD — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:29:00 -0800

In the coming months and years, you will likely be shouldering more and more of the burden of health care expenses -- if it hasn’t happened to you already. This can be an unsettling concept, when good health can often feel out of our control. Accessing health care also costs you time and energy -- arguably much more important than money. Believe it or not, you really can stay healthier for less money and with less use of the health care system. Here’s how.

Getting to the bottom of your kids' health issues

Jen Klein — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:56:00 -0800

Does your child seem to have a chronic or persistent medical issue? How do you know? Are symptoms related? Or not? Are they subtle? Blatant? Somewhere in between? It can be hard enough to sort out chronic issues in our own bodies and lives -- trying to sort them out in our kids can be harder, especially if your child is pre-verbal. Add in the desire and pressure to do right by our kid and...sigh.

Plan your family's health year

Jen Klein — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:52:00 -0800

The new calendar year can feel like a fresh start. We make resolutions, start diet or exercise plans and think about ways to improve our lives. One way to make things a little smoother at home is to organize your family’s health care for the coming year. Look at the big picture and determine who is going to need what and when from a health-related perspective. Maybe you'll help the family budget at the same time.

Organize your family's health information

Jen Klein — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:48:00 -0800

Keeping track of your own health history is challenging enough. Was it 1994 or 1996 that you had shingles? Trying to manage it for a whole family can be downright daunting! Even though computerized records promise to have all the details at our fingertips, you may not always have access to complete records, especially if you switch providers or move. It’s as important to keep track for ourselves of who had what vaccine and when and the name of the doctor who operated on your daughter when she had emergency surgery on vacation.

Monday Mom challenge: Address your health issues

Jen Klein — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:42:00 -0800

Moms are notorious for putting themselves last. We spend so much energy taking care of kids and spouses and homes and jobs that there seems to be absolutely no time left for ourselves. Yes, this can be framed as a good thing, a selfless thing -- but it can also be a not-so-good thing. We need to take care of ourselves to continue to be there for taking care of the kids and the hubby and all that. We need to pay attention to ourselves and our health so we’ll be there for the long run.

How to choose the best home health aide

Marki Flannery — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:44:00 -0800

Finding a professional home caregiver can be a stressful responsibility for family members, especially if it is necessary due to sudden medical emergencies and decisions must be made quickly. What do families need to know about providing home health care? It’s critical to factor in cost, job requirements, employee consistency, security issues and expertise. Here’s how to choose the best home health aide for your parents or other family members.

Child vs. infant medication

Julie Kraut — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:03:00 -0800

Your baby’s sick. It has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. You want to treat him or her as quickly and effectively as possible. One of the first questions you have to ask yourself is “Is my baby really a baby?”