This month's featured stories:

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
By Roland Larrabee, M.D.

Allergic rhinitis is a reaction of the lining of the nose to particles in the air. Allergic rhinitis occurs when the nose and usually also the ears, eyes, sinuses, and throat come into contact with allergy-causing substances. The allergy-causing substances are called allergens. The most common allergens are pollens, molds, dust, and animal dander. Some allergens are present only during certain seasons, for example, ragweed in the fall or pollens in the spring. Click here to read more...

ALERT: Medicare Part D - Time Is Running Out to Enroll
By Roland Larrabee, M.D.

In January of 2006 a new benefit was added to the Medicare Program. This benefit known as Part D adds medications to the Medicare basic package. The goal of Part D is to enable Medicare participants to obtain their medicines at a reduced cost. The program is provided through insurance companies designated by Medicare. However, the deadline to enroll without penalty is May 15, 2006. Click here to read more...