Our helpful health care links focus on a variety of topics — 6 tips to avoid headaches during the holiday season and the suspension of the trial for a Canadian-Developed Ebola Vaccine. We also include a story from The Wall Street Journal touching on the importance of exercise, which doctors call a “vital sign.” All are worth your time. And, as always, if you ever come across a healthcare story that you think merits more attention, please send it our way!
Healthcare.gov breaks 1 Million as Obamacare Sign-Ups Surge
The upsurge in enrollment comes in advance of next Monday’s deadline to sign up for health insurance that goes into effect by Jan. 1, 2015.
Canadian-Developed Ebola Vaccine Trial Suspended
A clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine has been halted temporarily as a precautionary measure after four patients complained of joint pains.
6 Tips To Avoid Holiday Headaches
Between the shopping, the cooking and the decorating, does holiday stress make your head throb? These tips may help you avoid holiday headaches.
Many Aren’t Seeking Cheaper Health Plans As First Deadline To Switch Nears
Across the nation, millions of people who bought insurance through the exchange must decide by Monday whether to switch plans for 2015 if they want a new plan starting January 1.
Doctors Dole Out Prescriptions For Exercise
Patients are coming out of the doctor’s office with prescriptions for physical activity in addition to drugs, doctor referrals and follow-up protocols.
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