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Advocates Say Insurance Companies Finding Subtle Ways To Legally Limit Mental Health Treatment

Although recent laws have been passed to bar insurance companies from charging higher co-pays or setting up separate deductibles for mental health care compared to other medical or surgical care, many are still struggling to get affordable care.

Congress Unveils Most Extensive Overhaul Of Chemical Safety Laws In 40 Years

The agreement, which empowers the Environmental Protection Agency to gather more information about a chemical before approving its use, will deeply affect Americans’ lives, as the chemicals can be found in everything from the ink in newspapers to detergents. The compromise has won support from Sen. Barbara Boxer, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Meanwhile, the EPA has issued stricter guidelines on a cancer-causing chemical found in drinking water.

Senate Vote To Fund $1.1B Zika Plan Sets Stage For Showdown With House

The key difference between the competing versions of the bills is that House GOP conservatives insisted that spending cuts accompany the measure so that its cost isn’t added to the budget deficit.

CDC: 80 Percent Of Swimming Pools Fail To Pass Safety Inspections

Researchers tested pools and other “aquatic venues” in California, along with a handful of other states, on safety measures that could affect the health of those who swim at the facilities.

Analysis: 40 Percent Of Cancer Deaths In U.S. Are Preventable By Adjusting Lifestyle Habits

Unhealthy eating habits, smoking and heavy alcohol use are just some of the factors that can be modified to decrease a person’s chance of getting cancer.