In a study in mice, scientists have compensated for mutations in the Brca1 gene that can lead to cancer by deleting a second gene, which then lessens the probability of cancer. Mice Brca1-associated mammary tumors have significant similarities to human BRCA1- associated (BReast CAncer 1, early onset) breast cancer in regard to tumor aggressiveness, high … Read more
Despite hopes that higher blood levels of vitamin D might reduce cancer risk, a large study finds no protective effect against non-Hodgkin lymphoma or cancer of the endometrium, esophagus, stomach, kidney, ovary, or pancreas. In this study, carried out by researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and … Read more
Researchers identify immune culprits linked to inflammation and bone loss in gum disease An unhealthy population of microbes in the mouth triggers specialized immune cells that inflame and destroy tissues, leading to the type of bone loss associated with a severe form of gum disease, according to a new study in mice and humans. The … Read more
With Medicare, you can choose how you get your health and prescription drug coverage. Below are brief descriptions of your coverage choices. Original Medicare • Run by the Federal government. • Provides your Part A and Part B coverage. • You can join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to add drug coverage. • You can … Read more
There are some types of Medicare Health Plans that include prescription drug coverage as part of the plan but that aren’t part of Medicare Advantage that are still part of the Medicare Program. With these plans, you generally get all your Medicare-covered health care through that plan. Medicare Cost PlansDemonstrations/Pilot ProgramsPACE (Programs of All-inclusive Care … Read more
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)Private Fee-For-Service (PFFS) PlansMedicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) PlansMedicare Special Needs Plans (SNP)
You generally get all your Medicare-covered health care through that plan.You may get extra benefits, such as coverage for vision, hearing, dental, and/or health and wellness programs.You usually will have to pay some other costs (such as copayments or coinsurance) for the services you get. Out-of-pocket costs in these plans are generally lower than in … Read more
Medicare Health Plans (like HMOs and PPOs) often cover prescription drugs. Medicare Health Plans include: Medicare Advantage PlansOther Medicare Health PlansMedicare Advantage Plans (like HMOs and PPOs) that include prescription drug coverage as part of the plan are health plan options that are approved by Medicare but run by private companies. They are part of … Read more
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare. They add coverage to: Original MedicareSome Medicare Cost PlansSome Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans andMedicare Medical Savings Account PlansWith a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: Generally, you pay less for your prescriptions.You will get a plan member card after you enroll. … Read more