Two years ago, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS issued IRS Notice 2019-45, which added coverage of prescription drugs and other treatments for chronic conditions to the list of health care benefits preventatives that a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) can pay for. even if a policyholder’s health care expenses did not exceed the plan’s deductible, without violating the rules allowing pretax contributions to health savings accounts (HSAs). Employers were allowed to modify their HDHPs to offer expanded pre-deductible care for chronic conditions, but were not required to do so. According to a new report from the nonprofit Employee…
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Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesTo safeguardIf I asked you: “Who do you trust?” you would probably nominate a friend or family member, unless the topic was nutrition. Chances are your nearest and dearest sources aren’t your most reliable sources of nutritional information, although there’s a good chance you rely on them when deciding what to eat.That may be why Americans get a failing grade in nutritional knowledge, according to results from the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 12th annual Diet and Health Survey.We don’t just consume food, we consume information about food, and the information buffet is…
Robyn Edie/StuffSpecialist health professionals work with prisoners experiencing mental health issues at Invercargill Prison on Liffey Street.Warning: this story contains the theme of suicide Two suicides and three suspected suicides have taken place at Invercargill Prison in the past decade, with another death from natural causes. Dr Juanita Ryan, deputy director of health at the Department of Correctional Services, released the figures following an Official Information Act request. New Zealand’s prison population has declined in recent years, but Ryan said prison staff were caring for increasing numbers of people (including defendants on remand) with mental health and disability issues. About…
Salad, we are sorry that you were so misunderstood. You are more than one side dishyou are more than one aperitif. You are more than a collection of green vegetables, dipped in bottled vinaigrette. We know you for the complex, sophisticated bowl that you are: hearty yet refreshing, nutritious yet exciting. For the skeptics and haters, these salads have something to say, and we read them loud and clear. Roasted Shallot and Arugula Salad with Fried Eggs Jennifer Causey / Food styling by Margret Monroe Dickey / Props styling by Nidia Cueva This hearty salad packs a punch. It combines…
As the interest and value of “natural” remedies has increased, so has the use of complementary therapies.1 Complementary therapies include dietary supplements, mind-body strategies, body manipulation, acupuncture, and alternative medicine systems used in conjunction with conventional cancer treatments (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapies, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies). Although there are few studies on this topic, overall, adjunctive use of these therapeutic approaches does not appear to prolong or shorten survival, and data are mixed regarding whether they improve or reduce quality of the patient’s life.2-4 Alternative medicine is generally defined as unproven treatments intended to replace conventional methods. anticancer…
Image credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunchIf you’re adventurous with your diet, or just want to keep up with the rapidly evolving food tech industry, here’s a roundup of this week’s stories and some notable news we weren’t able to cover. Bringing Home the Bacon Big news came from across the Atlantic, where British cultured meat production start-up Higher Steaks raised $30 million and changed its name to Uncommon. Balderton Capital and Lowercarbon Capital co-led the round. The cultured meat segment of the alternative protein industry is among those that often has strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps it is because they hope that the…
Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and other mental health conditions may rise to the level of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires employers to make accommodations for workers with such conditions. These resources can help employers understand their obligations and address the mental health of their workers.
The Movement Control Order (MCO) restricts the opening of many businesses, but essentials such as supermarkets and grocery stores remain operational throughout the period. Yet hundreds of people crowd into stores and panic-buy several carts full of goods, often those they still have their hands on and which can last the longest. Most likely triggered by a “herd mentality,” this behavior not only leaves the elderly and vulnerable with inadequate supplies, but also encourages a form of public gathering that could help spread the virus. We speak to Indra Balaratnamexperienced dietitian with over 23 years of experience, to discuss the…
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Many alternative medicine practitioners in the United States, such as chiropractors, acupuncturists, and naturopaths, make false or misleading claims about the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. celiac diseaseaccording to a study recently published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. “This is concerning, given the popularity of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and the fact that misinformation on this topic can lead to misdiagnosis of celiac disease, unnecessarily restrictive diets (and perhaps unhealthy) and delays in the diagnosis of other illnesses that may occur. may be the cause of the patient’s symptoms. Dr Benjamin Lebwohllead author of the study and director…