What do you do when two credible source offer differing opinions? In a recent WSJ article two qualified physicians did exactly that. One argued that certain ‘healthy people’ should take cholesterol drugs and the other physician countered with a differing opinion. Here is the link though it may be only available to on-line subscribers.

However, you don’t need to read the article to appreciate our trusted local physician, Stan Seagraves M.D. response to this ‘disagreement’. Click here to learn truths that could save your life.

“Death Threats”, discredited medical papers, Jenny McCarthy & Larry King. Who could have imagined it could become this controversial? Is there ANY legitimate evidence that vaccinations can cause autism?

Read Stan Seagraves, M.D. latest contribution and gain an understanding on an issue as many as 25% of people still misunderstand.

Some good news for Medicare participants. According to a recent AARP bulletin – Medicare Premiums for 2012 will be lower than expected.

Are you on a group health insurance plan? Beginning in 2012 you will now be charged a $1 monthly fee per number of covered lives. In the second year this fee jumps up to $2. Click on this link for more details on this charge.

Click here for an updated Blue Cross Blue Shield approved physician list.

For those who do not get their flu shots – this information may cause you to second-guess yourself.

Various sources (including Medicare’s official handbook, Medicare & You 2011), state that under new law, in 2011 Medicare covers physical exams.
This is inaccurate.
Please read this July article put out by AARP to better understand the situation: AARP.org