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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new data on Monday, January 13, showing the number of Montanans who had enrolled for health insurance in the new Affordable Care Act marketplace between October and December 2013.

You've probably had a round or two of crud stream through your workplace already this season. We have too. However, nobody has contracted whatever strain of flu we're supposed to see the season as of yet.

Mobile devices are supposed to make life easier, but they may actually be making it more painful.

We could all spend a little more time watching what we eat and drink, but few people realize just how important it is to take good care of your liver. It's not just booze that your liver deals with....it has the burden of dealing with ALL the toxins you shovel into your face.

It's that time of year, when you give everybody who coughs on the train a dirty look and tie your hands to your waist with elastic to keep from accidentally touching your face until you've had a chance to wash them under soap and water for at least three minutes. That's right. It's flu season. Here are some tips for coming out on the other side okay.

Thought to be eliminated in the US since 2000, the number of measles cases spiked last year to 222, the highest number in 15 years. Not surprisingly, the majority of those affected did not receive the measles vaccine, said a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A disturbing trend seems to be occurring in America...young kids getting cavities in record numbers, to the point of needing anesthesia at the dentist's office to complete major procedures like root canals!

When it comes to food, would you rather know how many calories you’re ingesting or how much treadmill time it’ll take to burn off the calories? Think carefully because some now believe displaying the amount of jogging time needed to burn off the calories from a sugary drink — instead of just showing a calorie count — may be more effective in dissuading you from drinking those beverages.

People who sit most of the day have a 54 percent greater risk of heart attack than those who spend a good chunk of the day standing. Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana came to this conclusion after analyzing the lifestyles of more than 17,000 men and women over 13 years. The scientists found that even non-smokers who exercise regularly and would be considered in