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18-Aug-2014 17:14
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Fukushima?s nuclear disaster has caused genetic damage, a decline in the population and other changes to non-human organisms from plants to butterflies to birds in the area, US and Japanese scientists say.
In a series of articles published in the latest of US science magazine Journal of Heredity, researches revealed the widespread impact of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster on biological organisms in the region. teeth53 thot - Try visiting effected area and see what can happen to human organisms. |
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03-Aug-2014 13:12
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https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/blogs/healthy-living/5-unexpected-uses-tea-191400503.html By Tips on Healthy Living | Healthy Living &ndash Thu, Jul 31, 2014 3:14 AM SGT Now, 13 years later, my son is healthy and Zhena' s Gypsy Tea Tea is 2nd most consumed beverage in this world next to water, in U.S., it' s sixth-after water, coffee, and several soda brands. If drank tea, we' d be thinner, smarter, n healthier-no kidding! Tea has proven to help burn fat, increase clarity and focus, and help our bodies fight free radicals-the very things that age us and cause disease. But, teas' virtues extend far beyond the cup. Here are five unusual uses to make you reconsider throwing that tea bag away. Tea reduces under-eye puffiness. Put tea bags in a sealed container in the fridge after you use them?. Use a mason jar to store. Apply cold tea bags to your eyes for 5-7 minutes. The antioxidants help reduce wrinkles while the caffeine reduces puffiness-this is my favorite trick before a TV appearance or video shoot, and it helps if you love sushi or anything salty which leads to puffier eyes. Tea soothes sunburn. Brew tea and allow to cool?. cool & pour it into a spray bottle and use on skin after a day at the beach. Cooling effect of tea, along with the antioxidants helps to reduce length and severity of overexposure to sun. Tea gives you shiny hair. Tea hair rinse?, adding shine and luster to freshly washed hair. For blondes, use chamomile. Brunettes, use black tea. Redheads, use Rooibos. Just steep tea in a pitcher, allow to cool, then rinse freshly conditioned hair. Tea makes baking better. Baking?, Use tea to enhance and add depth to a recipe. Simmer any butter or oil in a recipe with tea for five minutes, and strain. Use the tea-infused butter in cakes, cookies, even ice cream-you' ll not only add delicious flavor, but added antioxidants. Tea-infused cocktails. Night before throwing awat tea after party, next day, make your favorite cocktails with it to steep green tea in organic vodka and make skinny cosmos with it. Not only is tea unexpectedly useful and uber-healthy, but it can also make a positive impact on peoples' lives around the world. Choosing your tea?, look for organic and fair trade-certified options, as these choices help end poverty for tea workers, and also ensure that no pesticides end up in your cup. Here' s to your health and happiness as you traverse your very own life by the cup! Related Links: 15 Ways to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
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03-Aug-2014 12:34
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Pumpkin Paradox A Diabetes Miracle Pumpkin pie contains diabetes beaters.
The benefits to diabetics are: 1. Lower high blood sugar 30%. 2. Triple the power of your body&rsquo s natural insulin. 3. Keep diabetes out of your life.
Why exactly does pumpkin pie taste so good? A big part is the spice, right? Pumpkin pie is spiced up with cinnamon and cloves and both of these spices taste wonderful when you add them to something sweet. let&rsquo s examine it healthy benefits. Researchers have found that cinnamon triples the effectiveness of the natural insulin your body makes.
" Make Eating A Lifestyle Change" It blood-work results, prove in two months it dropped triglycerides from 1374 to 76 using a nutrition-based-regimen which includes cinnamon, and at the same time dropped cholesterol from 274 to 133. My doctor became a believer and insisted and written. Mother Nature seems to cause us to crave cinnamon.
Lately, scientists have been taking a close look at these " sugar-loving spices and were finding that they&rsquo re astonishing effective medicines for diabetes. Believe it or not, cinnamon turns out to be an amazing diabetes drug. In fact, its chemical structure is intriguingly close to . . . insulin!
Researchers also found, Cinnamon may also triple effectiveness of the natural insulin your body makes. Well, if you&rsquo ve got diabetes n or if you&rsquo re at risk. This simple fact could be life-changing - it was for me.
Type II diabetes happens when the insulin in your body becomes less effective. Imagine turning it around with a pinch of cinnamon!.
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01-Aug-2014 22:26
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https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/singapore-first-develop-molecular-test-074900583.html Treatment and survival outcomes can be predicted. Advances in medical technology are gaining new speed and breaking new grounds, with Singapore one of the countries at the forefront. Researchers and doctors at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), Singapore General Hospital (SGH), and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have co-developed the first molecular test kit that can predict how kidney cancer patients will turnout after treatment. In a release by the three institutions, it was revealed that the team designed a practical assay for studying/diagnosing real-world tumor samples from ccRCC patients. The assay was able to distinguish patients into groups of different survival and treatment outcomes. This is one of the first assays capable of predicting outcomes of anti-angiogenic therapy, a key goal for cancer care and industry. IBN says that kidney cancer is among the ten most frequent cancers affecting men in Singapore, according to The Singapore Cancer Registry (2009-2013). The most common type of kidney cancer is clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Treatment options include surgery, ablation or removal of the tumor, or targeted therapy to shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
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01-Aug-2014 22:24
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Singapore first to develop molecular test kit for kidney cancer |
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26-Jul-2014 22:36
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Cardiac arrest?????? A new method of inserting an intraosseous catheter into the bone marrow in the leg will be adopted by paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force from August, to help those suffering from... What is cardiac arrest? Cardiac arrest, also known as sudden cardiac arrest, is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have diagnosed heart disease. The time and mode of death are unexpected. It occurs instantly or shortly after symptoms appear. Each year, nearly 360,000 emergency medical services-assessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. Is a heart attack the same as cardiac arrest? No. The term " heart attack" is often mistakenly used to describe cardiac arrest. While a heart attack may cause cardiac arrest and sudden death, the terms don' t mean the same thing. Heart attacks are caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart. A heart attack (or myocardial infarction) refers to death of heart muscle tissue due to the loss of blood supply, not necessarily resulting in the death of the heart attack victim. Cardiac arrest is caused when the heart' s electrical system malfunctions. In cardiac arrest death results when the heart suddenly stops working properly. This may be caused by abnormal, or irregular, heart rhythms (called arrhythmias). A common arrhythmia in cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation. This is when the heart' s lower chambers suddenly start beating chaotically and don' t pump blood. Death occurs within minutes after the heart stops. Cardiac arrest may be reversed if CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is performed and a defibrillator is used to shock the heart and restore a normal heart rhythm within a few minutes. |
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24-Jul-2014 22:14
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Image Credit: theepochtimes Migraine is a throbbing recurrent headache often confined to one side and accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, noise and smell. Contrary to what some may believe, it is not just a bad headache, but really a neurological disorder like epilepsy. As with most other such disorders, monitoring of the condition is key in determining its severity and what causes it.  |
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18-Jul-2014 23:03
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膝 关 节 养 生 护 好 膝 盖 人 不 老 |
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i only know eat lots of papaya is good for health! but ur skin colour will go reddish right...
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13-Jul-2014 23:48
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Has been contributing since on health matter, if does. U too can also do it. it help, but please do put up some warning. Hav a good nite...zzzZZZZzzzZZZzzzzzzz..... |
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13-Jul-2014 22:55
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Thanks for the good insight. Did a google and it does confirm papaya seeds are good for liver. Great tip!
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13-Jul-2014 21:47
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http://superfoodprofiles.com/health-benefits-papaya-seeds Good levels of digestive enzymes in your diet are also believed to help normalize the environment in your intestinal tract, making it less hospitable to worms and other parasites. Enzyme rich green papaya capsules are a simple alternative if you don&rsquo t have the fresh fruit available. The seeds from papaya also contain a unique anthelmintic alkaloid called carpaine that has been shown to be very effective at killing parasitic worms and amoebas. There is much more detail on the human parasite problem and a great tasting smoothie treatment to get rid of them in using papaya seeds for parasites and intestinal worms. Papaya Seeds as a Treatment for Liver CirrhosisLiver cirrhosis is a disease, usually caused by excessive alcohol consumption over many years, wherein the liver shrinks and becomes hardened. In this state it is ineffective at removing toxins from the body, leading to a variety of serious health problems. Papaya seeds are often reported as an effective treatment for liver cirrhosis. One method is to grind up around five dried seeds in a pepper grinder, or crush up fresh ones in a mortar and pestle, and mix them with a tablespoon of fresh lime juice. Drink this papaya seed treatment down twice a day for a month. Many cirrhosis sufferers have had dramatic improvements with this powerful natural remedy. Obviously consult your doctor first if you are being treated for cirrhosis of the liver, especially with regards to the papain enzyme that may interfere with medications. For people without such obvious liver damage, a small amount of pawpaw seeds taken regularly is said to help with liver detoxification. And anything that can improve the vital functions of the liver will be likely to improve your health in general. Antibacterial Properties Another one of the uses of papaya seeds could be to prevent or possibly even treat food poisoning. The seeds of papaya are believed to have a strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect on our digestive systems. Studies have shown an extract made from them is effective at killing E coli, Salmonella, Staph and other dangerous bacterial infections.
Once again, their potent digestive enzymes like papain can help change the intestinal environment to one that is more favorable to the &lsquo good&rsquo bacteria and less so to the bad ones that can cause so many digestive issues and health problems. Reports of using papaya seeds to successfully treating viral infections such as Dengue fever in parts of Central America like Costa Rica. Obviously this is a serious disease so consult a knowledgeable health care professional B4 using pawpaw seeds if you contract Dengue fever Precautions and WarningsAs a precaution, pregnant women should not use papaya seeds or the enzyme rich green papaya. This warning on their use would also extend to breastfeeding. Additionally, while papaya seeds do have strong antiparasitic properties, they may be too powerful for young children&rsquo s gastrointestinal tracts, so a doctor should be consulted before giving them to infants. There is also some animal research suggesting that eating papaya seeds may temporarily but greatly reduce a man&rsquo s fertility to the point that would make pregnancy unlikely. I&rsquo ll leave it up to male readers whether they currently consider that a good or bad thing. There&rsquo s a detailed look at the contraceptive potential of papaya seeds for men here if you&rsquo re interested. Side effects and potential warnings for using papaya enzymes would especially apply to papaya seeds. Keep that in mind if you are currently dealing with any of the health conditions mentioned there. The seed with their high levels of digestive enzymes, antibacterial, anti-parasitic and liver regenerating properties are powerful. You don&rsquo t need many at a time, certainly not a whole fruit&rsquo s worth. After you scrape them out of a fresh fruit, it&rsquo s best to keep them in a sealed container in the fridge if you&rsquo re using them regularly, or in the freezer if only occasionally. This article, hope to hlep spread word that papaya seeds are edible and potentially good for you, Only small doses or as specific treatment. |
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13-Jul-2014 21:32
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Papaya Seeds Most people throw away, papaya seeds, small amounts in ur diet can be surprisingly good for you. Keep in mind though that chewing half a teaspoon of the seeds is not like eating papaya fruit. They have a strong flavor, more like a cross between mustard and black peppercorns.
If you can handle that, ahead are some of the main health benefits of papaya seeds, followed by some interesting ways to add them to your diet. Papaya Seeds, Worms and Other Parasitic InfectionsLike green papaya, seeds contain high levels of proteolytic enzymes like papain which can help rid your body of parasites. In the same way that papain breaks down undigested protein waste in your food, it may also break down parasites and their eggs. |
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05-Jul-2014 09:21
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Lymphoma::National UniversityCancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS)
www.ncis.com.sg/cancer...cancer/haemat...Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in infection-fighting white blood cells ... Weakened immune system from a variety of factors including people who are ... may use the PET scan to look for lymphoma all over the body as it will be able to... The NCIS is also trialling new drugs n looking for patients who have exhausted all others treatment options. It hopes to use to treat aggressive cancers, including myeloma (a cancer of plasma cells) n certain types of leukaemia. |
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Published June 28, 2014
Affordability of MediShield Life premiums will not be an issue: PM
The costs will be within each person' s Medisave contributions into their CPF accounts
 New York City THE government will ensure that affordability " should never be an issue" when it comes to paying for the higher insurance premiums under the new MediShield Life scheme, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. He promised that the cost of the new premiums, announced yesterday, would be within each person' s Medisave contributions into their Central Provident Fund accounts. " It is worked out like that, and I think that' s a design feature which we will maintain," he told reporters in New York City on Thursday on the final day of his six-day working visit to the United States. " So over time, as costs change, as premiums change, we will make sure that it can be paid out of Medisave and therefore affordability should never be an issue," he said. His comments came just hours before the MediShield Life Review Committee released its full report on the new universal health insurance scheme, which included details on the exact premiums one must pay. The biggest rise in premiums before any subsidies are factored in is $355 a year for those whose next birthday is 76 to 78 years, lifting the new rate for this group to $1,130. Those turning 21 to 30, meanwhile, will see a $129 increase in their premiums without subsidies, for a new rate of $195. Mr Lee talked up the merits of MediShield Life, which is meant to cover all Singaporeans for life and provide them better protection against larger medical bills. He also praised the work done by the 11-member review committee, which is chaired by Bobby Chin, a member of the Council of Presidential Advisers of Singapore and a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. The other members include Monetary Authority of Singapore deputy managing director Ong Chong Tee, Changi General Hospital chief executive Lee Chien Earn and IBM Singapore managing director Janet Ang. " I think the committee has done a good job. This is a very complex proposal. It' s a major step forward in enhancing our social safety nets, in assuring Singaporeans that they will have better protection against big medical bills," said the prime minister. Hence, it was important to get all the details right, price the premiums affordably, and ensure that there was sufficient help for the groups that need the support. " The committee has done their best to look into all these aspects and to make sure that the scheme we have is a good one," said Mr Lee. |
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28-Jun-2014 06:47
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Published June 28, 2014
$4b lift-off for MediShield Life
Govt accepts committee' s recommendations aimed at balancing affordable premiums with enhanced hospitalisation benefits
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Patients in Class B2 and C wards will have more of their bills covered by MediShield Life. - FILE PHOTO Singapore
THE government will commit nearly $4 billion in financial support over five years to the revamped national health insurance scheme that will offer lifelong coverage and better protection.
It said yesterday that it accepted the MediShield Life Review Committee' s (MLRC) proposed design of the scheme, which aims to strike a balance between affordable premiums and enhanced benefits to help Singaporeans cope with big medical expenses.
Among the recommendations are higher claim limits, which means patients pay less while MediShield Life - which provides more protection against large hospital bills at the Class B2 and C levels - covers more.
These include raising daily claim limits for ward charges from $450 per day previously to $700, an increase in the claim limits for surgical procedures by 25-93 per cent, and lower co-insurance rates. In addition, the lifetime claim amount of $300,000 is being lifted, while the policy year claim limit will rise from $70,000 to $100,000.
But, as widely expected, premiums are set to increase in line with the wider and higher coverage when MediShield Life is rolled out by end-2015. To help Singaporeans cope with the higher premiums, the government will introduce transitional subsidies for the first four years totalling $830 million.
Meanwhile, permanent premium subsidies, ranging from 15-50 per cent, will be introduced to aid lower- to middle-income households based on factors like monthly per capita household income and age. Two- thirds of the population will qualify for these. Permanent residents (PRs) will receive half of the applicable premium subsidies for Singaporeans, but not the transitional subsidies.
Some 450,000 Singaporeans will receive special subsidies of 40-60 per cent under the Pioneer Generation Package, which was announced earlier this year. Everyone in this group will pay less for MediShield Life premiums compared to what they are paying today, while those aged 80 and above this year will have their premiums fully covered through subsidies and Medisave top-ups.
When the transitional subsidies are phased out in the fifth year of MediShield Life, lower-income and high-income citizens will pay a maximum increase of $11 and $30 per month in their premiums, respectively, vis-a-vis premiums today.
The various subsidies and the previously announced one percentage point increase in employer CPF contributions to Medisave from 2015 are expected to help most people fully cover the premiums via Medisave with no out-of-pocket expenses - a key concern raised when the committee was seeking public feedback in recent months.
" Over time, as costs change, as premiums change, we will make sure that it can be paid out of Medisave and therefore affordability should never be an issue," Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told reporters during a working trip to the United States.
The government has also promised additional support for the needy so that no one drops out of the scheme because of an inability to pay the premiums.
The committee has also suggested that premiums - which are unlikely to be further revised until 2019 - be distributed more evenly throughout one' s lifetime, so that an individual pays more while working and premiums rise less sharply as one ages.
" We had to strike a balance between additional benefits and premium affordability," said Bobby Chin, chairman of the 11-member MLRC and a member of the Council of Presidential Advisers. For instance, while feedback showed some were in favour of reducing deductibles, the committee decided to keep them at current levels to keep premiums affordable.
The compulsory universal health insurance scheme will bring in the 7 per cent of Singaporeans currently not insured under MediShield (including those who may have dropped out along the way) and will also protect those with pre-existing conditions.
In the case of the latter, the government will bear 75 per cent of the cost of bringing in Singaporeans and PRs with pre-existing conditions, estimated at $850 million over the first five years. The balance 25 per cent will be shouldered between individuals with pre-existing conditions (who will pay an additional 30 per cent of the standard premium for the first 10 years) to take into account their higher risks, and all other Singaporeans who will pay 3 per cent more of existing MediShield premiums to support bringing everyone inLife Insurance Association (LIA) Singapore president Khoo Kah Siang yesterday stressed policyholders would see " minimal impact" on the top-up portion of their Integrated Shield Plans (IP). Some 60 per cent of Singaporeans have signed up for IPs, which allow policyholders additional coverage for Class A/B1 wards or even private hospitals. " IP insurers will continue to monitor and manage the impact of medical inflation to ensure the IPs remain competitively priced," Dr Khoo added. LIA represents five IP insurers.
The committee recommended the government should work with the insurance industry to develop a standardised IP targeted at Class B1 level, giving the option of enhanced coverage on top of the basic MediShield Life plan, and that it should improve the existing regulatory and accountability framework for IP insurers. It also mooted the idea of enabling risk-loading for IPs, so IP insurers can manage those with pre-existing conditions differently.
Another recommendation is to offer enhanced incentives to firms willing to restructure their individual medical benefit schemes into portable schemes that ride on MediShield Life. Such government incentives would be " crucial" to help companies with the added costs, highlighted Singapore National Employers Federation executive director Koh Juan Kiat.
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20-Jun-2014 00:14
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https://my.news.yahoo.com/why-coconut-water-could-replace-sports-drink-154019868.html Coconut water has taken over the shelves of grocery stores in the past few years, and nutritionists say that some of the hype may in fact be deserved. The drink comes from young, green coconuts, and is rich in potassium and antioxidants. And, compared with sodas or even sports drinks, coconut water is relatively low in calories and sugar. However, the product should not replace water as the main source of hydration, according to experts. " Coconut water is another beverage option on the market that does offer some nutritional benefits," Allison Massey, a registered dietician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, told Live Science in an email. For instance, it is a source of potassium and small amounts of sodium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus, she said.
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20-Jun-2014 00:03
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Researchers in M' sia have discovered that papaya leaves are a possible cure for dengue fever, Bernama reported.
The study, initiated by Dr S Kathiresan of the Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology University in Kedah, found that leaves of the papaya fruit are high in complex vitamins that might help the bone marrows boost blood platelet production. Severe dengue can result in life-threatening haemorrhagic fever which results in bleeding and low blood platelet levels. Dr Kathiresan said mice that were fed ground papaya leaves in an experiment showed a significantly higher platelet count after 72 hours. According to Bernama, the consumption of papaya leaves or even the juice from the pengaga plant (also known as pennywort) is known to be a local folk remedy for dengue. Agencies
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19-Jun-2014 23:23
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https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/poll-many-still-struggle-pay-health-premiums-150122469--finance.html Poll found that Obama' s law is achieving one of its main goals by covering the uninsured. Fifty-seven percent of the 8 million people who bought a plan through the new insurance exchanges were previously uninsured. But greater access to coverage has come at a price that' s uncomfortably steep for many. Despite the availability of generous subsidies, 4 in 10 of those who bought a plan that meets the law' s specifications said they had difficulty paying their monthly premiums. The survey looked at several groups of people in the individual health care market: &mdash those who bought plans in the new insurance exchanges. &mdash those who bought plans outside the exchanges that nonetheless complied with the law' s specifications. &mdash people who switched from previous coverage, either because it was canceled or they found a better deal. &mdash those who were able to keep the plan that they had before. Since just the start of this year, the health law has come to dominate the individual insurance market. Poll found 68% of people purchasing their own coverage are enrolled in plans that comply with the law' s standards. But those same consumers are divided about the law' s impact. Roughly similar shares say have benefited (34%) as report being negatively affected (29%). |
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