With the rising costs of dental procedures in the United States, many patients are turning to neighboring countries like Mexico to get care at significantly lower prices. Dental care in the U.S. can have a hefty price tag, especially for complex procedures like dental implants, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. .
For most people, Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV is a mild respiratory infection, but for at-risk infants and seniors, it can be much more dangerous. Iowa doctors are behind a newly released vaccine experts said could help reduce the virus s severity this winter. RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization for infants in the U.S. .
The same families who had to apply for emergency assistance when heating bills skyrocketed this past winter could face similar challenges this summer, especially if they need to run their air conditioners during peak hours between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Denise Stepto, chief communications officer for Energy Outreach Colorado, said keeping homes cool when temperatures spike is just as important as staying warm when it is freezing outside. .
The Comal County Cares Emergency Relief Fund, created to assist New Braunfels residents with utility bills, has issued 260 vouchers totaling $104,000 as of mid-November, according to figures from New