Archive for "March, 2009"

On Pre-existing Conditions

Posted in health on March 11th, 2009

About a month ago, I wrote about whether or not it would be prudent to continue your health insurance coverage under COBRA in the event of a layoff. Today I read that part of President Obama’s forthcoming healthcare reform plan is sure to include a provision that requires insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions.
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Antibiotics

Posted in Senior Health, health on March 2nd, 2009

This has been a particularly nasty winter, and it seems everyone I know has contracted a serious case of flu or bronchitis over the past several months. Personally, I had a nasty fever last week and I’m glad to be over it. I worked through it the old-fashioned way: by staying in bed and trying [...]