Key TakeawaysIn June 2020, an estimated 7.7 million workers lost their employer-sponsored health insurance due to the pandemic.The reopening of the “Obamacare” marketplace would give people an additional opportunity and more time to apply for health insurance in 36 states where HealthCare.gov is operated.Every four out of 10 Americans who are not enrolled in insurance are eligible for free insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Key Takeaways In June 2020, an estimated 7....

Key TakeawaysPresident Biden forecasts children may start getting COVID-19 vaccines in the spring of 2021.Experts agree with this prediction, and expect the vaccine to be safe and effective in children.Multiple vaccine manufacturers are conducting or plan to conduct clinical trials in children, starting with older children. Key Takeaways President Biden forecasts children may start getting COVID-19 vaccines in the spring of 2021.Experts agree with this prediction, and expect the vaccine to be safe and effective in children....

Key TakeawaysPresident Joe Biden announced a sweeping six-part plan to inoculate the remaining 80 million unvaccinated Americans.Vaccine mandates will now apply to federal contractors, healthcare workers, and many private-sector workers.The plan also mobilizes industry to increase testing capacity and mask production, supports hard-hit health care systems, and mandates vaccination for some federal school employees. Key Takeaways President Joe Biden announced a sweeping six-part plan to inoculate the remaining 80 million unvaccinated Americans....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHealth BenefitsSide EffectsDosageSources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Health Benefits Side Effects Dosage Sources Bifidobacteriumis a species of “goodbacteria.” It colonizes the intestinal tract in infants as they pass through the birth canal. Research suggests that Bifidobacteria boosts overall immunity and treat gastrointestinal infections. They also improvedigestionand conditions such asdiarrhea,constipation, and eczema. This article explains the benefits and safety of Bifidobacteria supplements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndicationsResultsSymptoms After SurgeryPotential RisksLong-Term CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indications Results Symptoms After Surgery Potential Risks Long-Term Care Frequently Asked Questions Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, also known as a BSO, is a surgical procedure in which both of theovariesand thefallopian tubesare removed. This surgery can be performed on its own, but is usually performed during ahysterectomy, in which a woman’s uterus is removed....

Bile acid sequestrants, also known as bile acid resins or BARs, are a class ofmedications used to help lower your cholesterol levels. If your cholesterol is high, your healthcare provider may decide to add a bile acid sequestrant to your cholesterol-lowering regimen. Because they tend to cause gastrointestinal symptoms, these drugs aren’t the first-line treatment for high cholesterol. Currently, three bile acid sequestrant drugs are available in the United States:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentSurvival Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Survival Bile duct cancer, also known ascholangiocarcinoma, is a rare type of cancer that affects the bile ducts—the thin tubes in the digestive system that run from the liver andgallbladderto thesmall intestine. This cancer is usually incurable, in part because symptoms usually develop after the tumor has already spread. About 10% of people survive five years or more after diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to Seek Care Changing the diet or making lifestyle changes may not help with the symptoms of bile reflux. The condition may be managed with medications, but in some cases surgery could also be needed. This article discusses the symptoms and potential causes of bile reflux. It also covers risk factors and when to seek tests or treatment for your symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomy of the AnkleCausesSymptoms of an Ankle FractureBimalleolar FracturesTrimalleolar FracturesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy of the Ankle Causes Symptoms of an Ankle Fracture Bimalleolar Fractures Trimalleolar Fractures Treatment Bimalleolarandtrimalleolarankle fracturesare specific types of injuries that commonly occur because of trauma, such as slips on the ice, a fall down stairs, sports injuries, and car crashes. With a bimalleolar fracture, bones on both the inner and outer side of the ankle are injured....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSectionsScoringInterpretationAccuracyUses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sections Scoring Interpretation Accuracy Uses BIMS stands for Brief Interview for Mental Status. The BIMS test is used to get a quick snapshot of how well you are functioning cognitively at the moment. A BIMS score can range from 0 to 15, with lower scores indicating a decline in cognitive performance. It is a required screening tool used in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to assess cognition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearchHealth ConsequencesHow To Break the Habit Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research Health Consequences How To Break the Habit The streaming era has changed everything about the way people view television. You no longer have to wait for a new episode of your favorite show because many entertainment companies are releasing entire seasons and series of shows at once. This has lead to a new concept calledbinge-watching....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow BVD Affects VisionBVD TestWho Has BVD?Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How BVD Affects Vision BVD Test Who Has BVD? Treatments Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) occurs when your eyes don’t line up, causing problems communicating with your brain. BVD can lead to double or blurred vision, light sensitivity, trouble focusing, headache, vertigo (feeling like you’re spinning), and nausea—among other symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksBioenergetic ExercisesFinding a TherapistOrigins of BioenergeticsResearch Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Bioenergetic Exercises Finding a Therapist Origins of Bioenergetics Research “Bioenergetics"has two different meanings: “the biology of energy transformation in cells” and “an alternative form of psychotherapy based on the idea that emotional healing can occur through the relief of physical tension in the body.” This article explores bioenergetics as a therapeutic technique....