September 12, 2013

It’s sure to fuel the debate over when to begin mammograms. A  new study found that women under age 50 who did not have the screening test accounted for half of breast cancer deaths. There’s strong disagreement among health experts about whether a woman should get a first mammogram at age 40 or 50. Source Link

What will be the price tag for affordable health care under the new law? A review of premiums for plans to be offered in 17 states found that a single 21-year old making less than $29,000 a year could get mid-level coverage for $190 a month. The same plan nearly doubles in price for a 40-year old, and would cost a 60-year old just over $600 a month. Source Link

Smartphone shoppers now have two choices for an iPhone. The new flagship iPhone 5S is joined by a lowered-priced iPhone 5C, which is last year’s model in a variety of colorful plastic cases. The new iPhone 5S features an improved camera and a fingerprint scanner that lets you skip pass codes to unlock the phone. Source Link