Breast density law new tool in detection of cancer
Women with dense breast tissue will now get an extra warning about cancer. Dense breast tissue, while common in women, can make it harder to detect breast cancer. A new...
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What plans are offered on Maryland’s health insurance exchange?
Marylanders who need insurance under health reform because they don't have it through their employer or a federal plan will be able to get it from a state exchange. Maryland...
Endometriosis can lead to infertility
Women who find themselves having a hard time getting pregnant may have endometriosis to blame. The condition is one of the most common causes of infertility. Dr. Michael A. Giudice,...
Taxes, penalties for individuals, companies who opt out of health reform law
Under the health reform law, everyone who files a federal income tax form is required to have insurance. Most employers also have to offer it. The idea is that for...
Understanding Medicaid expansion under health reform
Medicaid will undergo a major expansion under health reform. Charles Milligan, the state's deputy secretary for health care financing, explains who will qualify. Who in Maryland qualifies for Medicaid under...
New form directs doctors in life-threatening situations
How far would you want doctors to go to save your life after a bad accident? It's a tough question many people may not want to think about it, but...
Gallstones often mean gallbladder removal
Americans' bad diets are leading many people to have their gallbladders removed because of gallstones. The stones, which can vary in size, are not usually problematic if they are asymptomatic....
State opens health reform call center
Maryland has opened the first call center where people can take their questions about health reform. The center that opened last week at 1 South Street in Baltimore has staff...
Thumb arthritis can happen over time
We've all heard of arthritis in the knees and even the hips. But many people may not know the thumb is prone to the joint disease as well. Neil Zimmerman,...
Obesity can lead to liver disease
You don't have to be a heavy drinker to suffer from liver problems. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has become the most common chronic liver disease in all developed countries, including...