Archive for June, 2007

How long can someone smoke without it affecting their health?

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Hue J asked: For the past three weeks, I have had an awful cough but I have smoked for only 10 years. I know people that have smoked for alot longer and it hasnt affected their health yet.Dave

Will my Health Insurance sue the father of my baby for pregnancy-related expenses?

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007

Thursdaychild asked: I am 7 months pregnant, and my partner and I are not married for complicated reasons and will not be married when the baby is born. I recently heard that my insurance company (through my employer) might sue him for medical expenses related to the pregnancy (he doesn't ...

What are your favorite websites for information about health?

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Jim asked: I'm working on a website about health and diet, and I'm trying to link to the best health and diet information websites. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!Richard

Do Health Insurance companies penalize you for a stupidly self-induced injury and visit to the Emergency Room?

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Mark R asked: Simply, if you do something dumb and get hurt, something where a resulting injury is the effect of your own poor choices, will a major health care provider normally somehow penalize or refuse the Emergency Room costs? Or, is it common for a provider to change their ...