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Giuliani attacks Democratic health plans as 'socialist'
Charging that Democrats' health care proposals would lead to "socialized medicine," Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani said Tuesday he wants to give American citizens more control over their health care. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:23:22 GMT)
Giuliani offers health care plan
Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday offered a consumer-oriented solution to the nation's health care woes that relies on giving individuals tax credits to purchase private insurance. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:05:44 GMT)
Children?s Health Plan Focus of New Struggle
The Children?s Health Insurance Program has become a vehicle for an ideological struggle between President Bush and Congress over the future of the health care system. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:16:58 GMT)
At forum, crowd silent over school site's health issues
After years of dissension in Warrenville about the health effects of building the proposed Hubble Middle School near a petroleum research site, residents at a meeting this week were silent on the subject. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:54:08 GMT)
How language relates to use of mental health services for California Latinos
An examination of usage of publicly sponsored mental health services by Spanish-speaking Latinos in San Diego revealed significant differences from use patterns by either English-speaking Latinos or Caucasians. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:09:08 GMT)
Child health care eligibility by state
Child health care eligibility by state (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:20:50 GMT)
Children's health program draws support
Home-state politics are colliding with President Bush's health care agenda in the Senate, prompting Republicans to line up with Democrats on expanding a popular children's health insurance program. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:11:23 GMT)
Fixated on health sites? Join the cyberchondriacs
Number of adults seeking health information on the Web has soared to about 160 million in 2006--a 37 percent rise over two years. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:03:54 GMT)
Health Net 2Q Profit Rises
Managed health care services company Health Net Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose 19.5 percent as plan membership enrollment rose on strong growth in Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:42:30 GMT)
Health Net Ups Per-Share View by 1 Cent
Managed health care services company Health Net Inc. said Wednesday it expects earnings per share of 99 cents and $3.66 for the third quarter and full year, respectively. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:05:43 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 1, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:01:53 GMT)
Health-care accrediting agency names Dr. Mark Chassin as president
The Oakbrook Terrace-based Joint Commission, a national health-care accrediting organization, named Dr. Mark Chassin as its next president, effective, Jan. 1, 2008, replacing the retiring Dr. Dennis O'Leary. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:22:42 GMT)
Health panel: Ease limits on acne drug
Health advisers are urging slightly more flexibility in rules designed to prevent pregnancies among women taking an acne drug that has caused birth defects even though women taking the drug still are getting pregnant. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:12:14 GMT)
House, Senate bills on health care
A comparison of the House and Senate health care bills: (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:17:10 GMT)
House passes childrens' health-care bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday ignored a veto threat from President George W. Bush and passed legislation that expands a popular children's health program, raises tobacco taxes and cuts Medicare payments to private health-care providers. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:43:15 GMT)
House roll call on kids' health program
The 225-204 roll call Wednesday by which the House passed a measure to expand a popular children's health insurance program. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:56:22 GMT)
House passes kids health bill Bush opposes
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to expand a popular children's health insurance program, ignoring a veto threat from the White House, which called the legislation a move toward nationalized health care. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:07:29 GMT)
House Passes Health Bill
Legislation that would expand health insurance for children faces a veto threat from the president. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:33:08 GMT)
Democrats pass hike in child health plan
CHILDREN'S HEALTH: Democrats pushed through legislation Wednesday to add 6 million lower-income children to the State Children's Health Insurance Program. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:58:15 GMT)
House Passes Children?s Health Plan 225-204
Over angry Republican objections, the House passed a sweeping expansion of the Children?s Health Insurance Program. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:31:29 GMT)
Partisan battle brewing over children's health insurance
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican efforts to scale back expansion of a popular children's health insurance program failed in the Senate Wednesday, as a bitter partisan battle unfolded in the House over a more generous version that includes broad Medicare changes. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:46:54 GMT)
Democrats pass hike in child health plan
House Democrats pushed through legislation Wednesday to add 6 million lower-income children to a popular health insurance program while making deep cuts in federal payments to Medicare HMOs, defying a veto threat from President Bush. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:02:15 GMT)
Senate May Follow House in Expanding Children's Health Care
Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate may follow the House as soon as today in voting to expand a U.S. health insurance program for low-income children, defying a veto threat by President George W. Bush. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:10:59 GMT)
U.S. House passes children's health plan 225-204
The Children's Health Insurance Program would be financed with increases in tobacco taxes and cuts in subsidies to private Medicare insurance plans. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:00:10 GMT)
Senate near vote on kids' health bill
A bipartisan measure to add 3 million lower-income children to a popular health insurance program headed for a final Senate vote after a much broader and more expensive version passed the House over stiff Republican opposition. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:14:14 GMT)
A Bill of Health for U.S. Children
The House approved a bill Wednesday to greatly extend health insurance for children, the WPost reports. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:39:48 GMT)
Health code Violations
These food establishments were closed because of health code violations. The list, compiled from health department reports, reflects recent actions taken by the departments. View Virginia restaurant inspection reports at http://www.healthspace.ca/vdh . (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:30:09 GMT)
House Backs Children's Health Insurance Bill
The House passes sweeping legislation that would add $50 billion to the State Children's Health Insurance Program, raise cigarette taxes and make changes to Medicare. But the bill still faces plenty of obstacles. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:02:49 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 2, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:01:47 GMT)
Senate, House bills on health care
A comparison of the Senate and House health care bills: (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:15:31 GMT)
Iraq, Afghan wars wreaking toll on troops' mental health
British and US troops deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq face rising pressures on their mental health and family life, according to two investigations that shed light on a key aspect of military "overstretch". (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:56:48 GMT)
Senate nears vote on kids' health bill
The Senate moved slowly Thursday toward passage of legislation to add 3 million lower-income children to a popular health insurance program, in bipartisan defiance of President Bush's threatened veto. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:40:17 GMT)
Health Officials Say No Botulism In Maui Chili Cans
State Department of Health officials said that cans of recalled chili that a Hana man who got sick bought were not tainted with botulism. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:29:50 GMT)
Senate approves children's health bill
The U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation that would raise tobacco taxes to pay for expanding a children's health program, shrugging off a veto threat from President George W. Bush who wants a more limited plan. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:46:06 GMT)
Senate OKs wide expansion of children's health program
WASHINGTON — The Senate late Thursday followed the House by approving on a 68-31 vote a major expansion of a popular children's health care program, but a veto threat by President Bush and deep conservative opposition remained huge obstacles. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:21:29 GMT)
Senate backs expansion of children's health insurance program
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate passed legislation Thursday to add 3 million lower-income children to a popular health insurance program in bipartisan defiance of President Bush's threatened veto. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:22:08 GMT)
Senate Passes Children's Health Plan
With a 68-31 vote, the Senate passed legislation to add 3 million lower-income children to a popular health insurance program in bipartisan defiance of President Bush's threatened veto. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:00:05 GMT)
Senate, House Disagree on Spending for U.S. Children's Health
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate and House must seek a compromise between their conflicting legislation to expand a U.S. children's health insurance program before confronting President George W. Bush's threat to veto either version. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:13:01 GMT)
Senate passes child health bill
The US Senate approves a bill expanding a children's health insurance plan amid a veto threat by President Bush. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:44:48 GMT)
Health Tip: Swollen Gums Can Signal Poor Health
(HealthDay News) -- Swollen gums are a symptom of problems ranging from poor hygiene to a serious health problem such as lack of vitamin C (scurvy). If you discover that you have swollen gums, speak to your doctor or dentist about determining a cause. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:01:10 GMT)
Senate OKs Wider Kids' Health Program
WASHINGTON -- The Senate passed legislation Thursday to add 3 million lower-income children to a popular health insurance program in bipartisan defiance of President Bush's threatened veto. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:27:19 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 3, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:01:44 GMT)
Senate OKs Children's Health Insurance
The Senate passes a bill to renew and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program. It received 68 votes -- enough to override a threatened veto. Still, hurdles to overcome include merging S-CHIP with the House version before expiration at the end of September. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:12:24 GMT)
Shorter heart health programs just as effective in saving lives
Secondary prevention programs for coronary heart disease that contain less than 10 hours contact with health professionals and those provided by family doctors are just as effective in saving lives as more expensive, longer and more specialized hospital-based alternatives, according to cardiovascular researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:16:47 GMT)
Judge: Tiremaker to Pay Health Premiums
A German-based tire maker and automotive supplier will appeal a judge's order to pay the health insurance premiums of about 2,000 retirees. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:50:18 GMT)
Kenyan health minister arrested in Nairobi
Kenyan Health Minister Charity Ngilu was arrested hours after she was questioned about a suspect freed from police custody in Nairobi. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:35:08 GMT)
Lengthy deployment tied to mental health disorders
A study of British troops shows that prolonged periods of deployment, above the recommended limit, harm mental health and lead to problems at home, particularly for troops on the front lines. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:38:55 GMT)
Diet and Fitness: A Proven Path to Heart Health
FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- It may not be a magic wand for better health, but it sure seems to come close. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:01:45 GMT)
Diet and Fitness: A Proven Path to Heart Health
Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews, LLC . All rights reserved. FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- It may not be a magic wand for better health, but it sure seems to come close. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:50:22 GMT)
Giuliani Plays Offense On Health Care
Don’t look for Rudy Giuliani to go from brash to bashful when the 2008 presidential election campaign turns from terrorism and national defense to health care. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:28 GMT)
UT health center is tops in federal funding
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio pulled in $88.8 million in federal science and engineering funds in 2005. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 02:24:07 GMT)
Roberts' Seizure Focuses Attention on Justices' Health, Privacy
Two Supreme Court justices have had cancer. Another has a stent to keep an artery open. Now the chief justice has suffered his second unexplained seizure in 14 years. The justices themselves decide whether and how to continue their work in the midst of health problems, but the disclosure of Chief Justice John Roberts' seizure last week called attention to a thorny issue -- protecting the ... (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:14:29 GMT)
Giuliani Plays Offense On Health Care
Don’t look for Rudy Giuliani to go from brash to bashful when the 2008 presidential election campaign turns from terrorism and national defense to health care. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:17:35 GMT)
China draws up export blacklist amid health scares
China has blacklisted more than 400 exporters for violating trade rules following a series of food, drug and other health scares across the world, the Commerce Ministry said on Saturday. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:53:48 GMT)
Continental Tire to pay health benefits
Four months after a German tire maker reduced health benefits for retirees in Bryan, their lawyers will confer with a federal judge in Toledo Monday about how to compensate them for their losses. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:25:33 GMT)
Health alert in flood-hit Assam
Guwahati, Aug 4 (IANS) A health alert was sounded in Assam Saturday to prevent outbreak of waterborne diseases with floodwaters receding and people beginning to return to their homes. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:07:42 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 4, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 13:01:23 GMT)
$89 million will help health system expand
The state has given $88.6 million to Nevada's Health Sciences System in an effort to rev up the project. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:10:21 GMT)
N.J. fends off attack on kids' health-care program
New Jersey's subsidized health insurance program for the working poor came under attack in the U.S. Senate this week for being too generous, and state officials rallied to its defense. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:43:37 GMT)
NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander in Good Health After Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A NASA probe bound to dig into the icy Arctic Circle of Mars is in good health after a picturesque predawn launch, mission managers said Saturday. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:45:17 GMT)
Thompson: Health care ignored in GOP debates
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson complained today that health care has been largely ignored in the Republican presidential debates, even though... (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:50:21 GMT)
Tornius: Look to marketplace for health care reform
When I challenged David Riemer, the architect of the pending bill for a Wisconsin single-payer system for health care, that his concept was Swiss cheese, more holes than solutions, he challenged me for my plan. Therein lies the proble... (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:52:21 GMT)
The Federal Health Minister to shed light on Hospital takeover
More details of the Federal Government's planned takeover of the Mersey Hospital in Latrobe are expected to be revealed next week when the Health Minister Tony Abbott makes a visit to Tasmania. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:03:45 GMT)
Inside Medicine: Public Health
BBC News website meets Dr Alan Maryon Davis to talk about public health medicine (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:56:40 GMT)
Health alert sounded in Assam
GUWAHATI — A health alert was sounded in Assam yesterday to prevent outbreak of waterborne diseases with floodwaters receding and people beginning to return to their homes. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:17:57 GMT)
Reformers: Health care system failing
Health care reform advocates say our system doesn’t work, despite the rising cost. Dr. Gordon Deckert of Oklahoma City, a senior member of the board of health for the State of Oklahoma, says a variety of forces are keeping doctors from doing their best. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:40:30 GMT)
Health Tip: Coping With Menopause
When a woman's menstrual period stops and hormonal changes begin, she is going through menopause. Symptoms, including hot flashes, can range from mild to severe. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers these suggestions to help alleviate menopausal symptoms: (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:02:47 GMT)
Sex health clinic extends hours
A sexual health clinic in Lincolnshire extends its opening times to meet national targets. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:00:43 GMT)
Air Quality Alerts can affect people's health
FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Saturday marked the 12th air quality alert for Fairfield County this summer. Twelve might seem like a lot of alerts because the public's health is involved, said Ashley Lester, spokeswoman for the Mid-Ohio Regional Planing Commission. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:24:24 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 5, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:00:36 GMT)
Health and safety inspectors arrive at lab
Health and safety inspectors have arrived at a research laboratory pinpointed as the likeliest source of Britain's foot and mouth outbreak. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:50:41 GMT)
Medicare mental health crisis
MEDICARE'S new psychological treatment scheme has exposed a costly and worrying picture of the nation's mental health. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:20:00 GMT)
Medicare rush reveals mental health crisis
THE extent of the nation's mental health problems has been exposed by the extraordinary take-up of new Medicare-funded psychological treatment, which is set to cost more than $200 million in its first year after being swamped by patients. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:29:17 GMT)
New site expands mental health services for children
NORTH TONAWANDA — The Monsignor Carr Institute, which serves the mental health needs of Niagara County children, has a new home. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:06:47 GMT)
Health-care fund manager is bullish on fast-growing biotechs
SAN FRANCSICO (MarketWatch) -- Health-care investors have to be doctor and patient. As doctors, a company's business condition is diagnosed and a prognosis is made for its earnings growth. And as patients -- well, the wait to make money can be long. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:55:31 GMT)
Symbion Health Releases Explanatory Memorandum (SYB.AX, 00745940, 20070806)
Symbion Health lodged with the ASX an Explanatory Memorandum. The Explanatory Memorandum contains details of the proposed scheme of arrangement between Symbion Health and its shareholders in relation to the proposed acquisition of all Symbion Health shares by Healthscope. Under the Scheme, Symbion Health shareholders will receive an implied value of between $4.36 and $4.561 per share, including ... (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:07:00 GMT)
KMC plans houses for health dept
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is planning to build ownership flats for the staff of the health department. The civic body has identified a plot, measuring 2 bighas and 8 cottahs, at the Brize Road crossing and Ballygunge Circular Road, said an official. At present, a laundry exists in a portion of the land. "Half of the land will be given on lease to a private party. Whereas, in the ... (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:20:45 GMT)
Kids' health care as trump card
NEW JERSEY has a lot at stake in the congressional struggle over children's health care. The comprehensive, federally subsidized State Children's Health Insurance Program is due to expire at the end of September. New Jersey's version of the program is more generous than any other state's. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:43:26 GMT)
Health inspectors examine lab that made vaccine batch
Health and safety inspectors were yesterday examining the laboratory complex identified as a possible source of the foot and mouth outbreak. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:01:29 GMT)
Thousands denied fertility treatment as half of England's health authorities fail to honour pledge
Thousands of couples are being denied NHS fertility treatment despite a government pledge of a full IVF cycle for those eligible by April 2005, a Department of Health survey has found. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:03:20 GMT)
Health concerns raised about popular chemical
High-level hearings will begin Monday morning on a chemical that some scientists say poses a growing health risk. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:40:19 GMT)
Briefs: Allegheny Health Department offers free back-to-school immunizations
The Allegheny County Health Department and County Immunization Coalition are offering free back-to-school immunizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Palisades, 501 Water St., McKeesport. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:06:28 GMT)
Powys health failings uncovered
Problems with management at Powys Local Health Board are identified in an assembly government inquiry. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:08:12 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Coventry Health Care
A Banc of America Securities analyst upgraded shares of Coventry Health Care Inc. on Monday, saying three recent buyouts will increase Coventry's profit and help it offset threats to its business. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:33:25 GMT)
R.I. could gain under proposed children's health care expansion
Rhode Island stands to gain an extra $20 million this year under an expansion of federal funding for children's health care adopted by Congress, state officials said. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:38:59 GMT)
Health First selects architect for new Viera Hospital
Health First has tapped HuntonBrady Architects as the architect of record to design the new Viera Hospital, a 100-bed facility, slated to open in the fall of 2010. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:46:33 GMT)
Bullying tied to mental health problems later
Boys who bully or are victims of bullies may have a higher risk of mental health disorders as young men, a study published Monday suggests. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:29:23 GMT)
House, Senate committees set local hearing on health issues
Health care access, costs, efficiency and transparency are some of the issues on the agenda for a joint Ohio House and Senate committee hearing to be held Wednesday in Sharonville. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:57:15 GMT)
Letter from NASA Astronaut and STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly Regarding Media Coverage of Astronaut Health Committee
"It was with much regret that I read some of the reporting following the recent release of the Astronaut Health Committee report. To imply that my crew or I would ever consider launching on our mission in anything but the best possible condition is utterly ridiculous. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:29:45 GMT)
U.S. Stocks Rise, Led by Health-Care Companies; Merrill Gains
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rebounded from three weeks of losses on expectations of larger-than-forecast profit growth at health-care companies and prospects that financial firms' earnings will withstand credit-market losses. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:44:47 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 6, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:01:00 GMT)
Blue Cross charters bank to manage health savings accounts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona members with qualified high-deductible health plans, such as BluePreferred Saver, now can open a health savings account with its Blue Healthcare Bank, the company announced Monday. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:30:00 GMT)
Health Net keeps Alamogordo clinic contract
Health Net Inc. announced Monday that Health Net Federal Services LLC, its government operations division, has been re-awarded a contract by the Department of Veteran Affairs New Mexico Health Care System in Albuquerque to provide primary and preventive health care services to an estimated 1,200 enrolled veterans in the VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic located in Alamogordo. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:38:08 GMT)
New mental health laws questioned
New mental health laws do not go far enough, an alliance of 75 organisations working with mentally ill people says. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 22:44:17 GMT)
Doctor sentenced to 11 years for health fraud
The sentencing of a Houston physician for health fraud took an interesting twist Monday with revelations of a murder-for-hire plot targeting a federal prosecutor and FBI agent. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:58:23 GMT)
Primary Health profit up almost 20pc
MEDICAL centres operator Primary Health Care has reported a near 20 per cent lift in annual profit on the back of improved margins. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:30:00 GMT)
Australians trade health for material wealth
A snapshot of social trends indicates Australians are better off materially but our lifestyle is taking its toll on health. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:33:46 GMT)
Cigarette tax boost to fund children's health
WASHINGTON — Congress is turning to cigarette smokers to cough up the dough needed to extend health care insurance to needy children. As they headed toward their August recess, House and Senate (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:56:01 GMT)
Health insurers group calls for employers to pay 100% of premiums
Going against the trend of making workers pay more for their health care, the Texas Association of Health Underwriters is expected today to call for a change in state insurance law that provide for plans requiring employers to pay 100 percent of employee insurance premiums. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:13:58 GMT)
Qld Health to battle flu spread at Ekka
In an unprecedented move, Queensland Health will hand out free alcohol wipes and gels on entry to this year's Royal Queensland Show. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:18:57 GMT)
Betting on a better future in health care
Philip Dicken of Threadneedle Investments built a successful fund on manufacturing stocks, but now he sees stronger growth in health care. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:56:52 GMT)
Eye Health Group Backs Kids' Sight-Saving Bills
Title: Eye Health Group Backs Kids' Sight-Saving Bills Category: Health News Created: 8/6/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/6/2007 (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:33:21 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 5, 2007
Title: Health Highlights: Aug. 5, 2007 Category: Health News Created: 8/6/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/6/2007 (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:33:41 GMT)
Diet and Fitness: A Proven Path to Heart Health
Title: Diet and Fitness: A Proven Path to Heart Health Category: Health News Created: 8/4/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/6/2007 (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:34:12 GMT)
Health Tip: Swollen Gums Can Signal Poor Health
Title: Health Tip: Swollen Gums Can Signal Poor Health Category: Health News Created: 8/4/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/6/2007 (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:35:32 GMT)
Underinsured Risking Debt to Pay Health Bills
TUESDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- One in four Americans with health insurance are still underinsured -- meaning they are often using up their savings or turning to credit cards to cover medical expenses, according to a survey in the September Consumer Reports. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:01:24 GMT)
Underinsured Risking Debt to Pay Health Bills
Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews, LLC . All rights reserved. And overall, the survey of 37,000 people found, 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 64 have inadequate access to health care. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:35:33 GMT)
Wal-Mart Hires Bush Health Official
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has hired Assistant U.S. Health Secretary John Agwunobi for the company's health and wellness business unit, the company said Tuesday. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:37:35 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 7, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:02:01 GMT)
Health Department to Spray for Mosquitoes in Queens
The New York City health department is going to be spraying pesticide in Queens to kill mosquitoes and reduce the risk of West Nile Virus. Spraying will be done from trucks and will take place Wednesday night and Thursday morning. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:16:07 GMT)
Health workers abducted amid rumours of 'polio plot'
Armed men abducted and beat 11 health workers sent to a Pakistani tribal area to administer polio vaccinations to children Tuesday, forcing the suspension of the campaign, officials said. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:20:37 GMT)
Underinsured Risking Debt to Pay Health Bills
TUESDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- One in four Americans with health insurance are still underinsured -- meaning they are often using up their savings or turning to credit cards to cover medical expenses, according to a survey in the SeptemberConsumer Reports. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:04:36 GMT)
Simple Steps Can Save Health Plans Big Dollars: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A combination of four measures helped one U.S. hospital's health plan control prescription drug costs and save more than $6.6 million over three years, according to a study published Aug. 7 in the American Journal of Managed Care. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:01:18 GMT)
S Asia victims face health crisis
Millions of people affected by flooding in South Asia face a health crisis unless they get urgent aid, the UN warns. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:09:29 GMT)
There?s No Free Lunch on Health Care
No one really knows whether preventive medicine will save money in the long run, let alone free up the billions of dollars to help pay for universal health insurance. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:26:35 GMT)
South Asia on Brink of `Health Crisis' After Floods, UN Says
Aug. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Millions of villagers hit by monsoon floods across northern India, Bangladesh and Nepal are ``days away from a health crisis,'' as stagnant waters become a breeding ground for disease, the United Nations said. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:34:05 GMT)
Richardson offers health care plan
Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson on Tuesday called for universal health care, offering a plan that would expand preventive coverage to help offset a package costing more than $100 billion. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:59:02 GMT)
Ecolab expands health care business in $275M deal
St. Paul-based Ecolab Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to spend $275 million to buy a Georgia-based firm that serves the health care market. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:10:37 GMT)
Health workers abducted amid rumours of 'polio plot'
Armed men abducted and beat 11 health workers sent to a Pakistani tribal area to administer polio vaccinations to children Tuesday, forcing the suspension of the campaign, officials said. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:51:11 GMT)
Claims over border health fraud
A doctor claims 20,000 people could be living in Donegal and fraudulently claiming free health care in NI. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:31:03 GMT)
UN warns of India flood health crisis
Health workers disinfected wells and distributed chlorine tablets to thousands of villagers rushing back to their homes as water levels receded sharply in northern India, officials said Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:05:58 GMT)
InVentiv Health 2Q Profit Falls
InVentiv Health Inc., which provides support services for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, said Wednesday its second-quarter profit fell on higher operating costs and a receivables reserve expense. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:10:35 GMT)
InVentiv Health Reaffirms Outlook
InVentiv Health Inc., which provides support services for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, said Wednesday it is reaffirming its full-year revenue and profit outlook. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:11:20 GMT)
Apollo Hospitals enters health insurance business
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Apollo Hospitals, one of India's leading healthcare brands, made a 'logical extension' Wednesday as it entered the health insurance segment by forging a joint venture with DKV AG, Europe's largest private health insurer. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:49:58 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 8, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:01:20 GMT)
Richardson: Health care plan wouldn't raise taxes
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson on Tuesday called for universal health care, offering a plan that would expand preventive coverage to help offset a package costing more than $100 billion. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:17:46 GMT)
Children of single dads get less health care
Single fathers are less likely than other parents to take their children for routine doctor visits, and more likely to go without health insurance, a new study suggests. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:57:12 GMT)
Annual physical shows Bush in "superior" health
U.S. President George W. Bush remains in "superior" health for a man his age, the White House said on Wednesday, citing results of his annual physical exam. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:20:34 GMT)
Medco Health CMO Exercises Options
The chief medical officer at Medco Health Solutions Inc., one of the biggest U.S. prescription-benefit managers, exercised options for 25,000 shares of common stock and sold them under a prearranged trading plan, according to a regulatory filing. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:49:57 GMT)
MetLife acquires SafeGuard Health
On Aug. 6, MarketWatch incorrectly reported that MetLife Inc. agreed to acquire SafeGuard Scientifics Inc. . The company that MetLife agreed to acquire was SafeGuard Health Enterprises Inc., a provider of managed-care health plans. The story has been corrected. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:10:21 GMT)
Earnings Preview: Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health Inc. reports earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:56:57 GMT)
Post-Katrina Mental Health: What Can Be Done?
What is the source of the dysfunction in the FEMA trailer parks, and what can possibly be done to help? In the second part of the Scenic Trails story, reporter Alix Spiegel talks to government officials, mental health counselors, church volunteers and others. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:12:44 GMT)
Bush doctors declare US president in 'excellent' health
US President George W. Bush lost a bit of weight this year and remains in top physical condition according to a report on his health released Wednesday by the White House. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:34:18 GMT)
Stocks to Watch: Cardinal Health, DirecTV
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trading in Thursday's session are Cardinal Health Inc., DirecTV Group Inc., and Fannie Mae. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:16:34 GMT)
Cardinal Health 4Q Profit Rises on Sale
Medical products provider Cardinal Health Inc. said Thursday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit surged on gains from the $3.3 billion sale of its pharmaceutical technologies and services segment. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:56:13 GMT)
Cardinal Health Reaffirms Outlook
Medical products provider Cardinal Health Inc. on Thursday reaffirmed its guidance for profit between $3.95 and $4.15 per share in fiscal 2008. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:06:36 GMT)
Cardinal Health Beats On EPS, Misses On Revenue
Cardinal Health Inc. reported its F4Q profit nearly tripled, bolstered by the $3.3 billion sale of its pharmaceutical technologies and services segment. On a net earnings basis, profits were $902 billion versus $321.1 million in the year earlier period . (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:26:32 GMT)
Health Canada reviewing AstraZeneca's stomach drugs
Health Canada said on Thursday that it was investigating a possible link between two AstraZeneca drugs used to treat acid-related stomach disorders and heart attacks and cardiac deaths. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:59:30 GMT)
Cardinal Health's quarterly revenue rises 5%
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Cardinal Health Inc. reported Thursday a sharply higher fourth-quarter profit, largely reflecting hefty gains from the sale of its Pharmaceutical Technologies and Services unit recently. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:25:37 GMT)
Target's July same-store sales boosted by health care and food
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Target Corp. reported Thursday healthy growth in sales at its stores open at least one year, helped by strength in health care, perishables and stationery. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:40:41 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 9, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:02:31 GMT)
Wal-Mart taps Florida's former secretary of health to run unit
Wal-Mart said this week it has hired Florida's former secretary of health, Dr. John Agwunobi, to lead the company's health-and-wellness division. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:40:02 GMT)
Fitch Affirms Coventry Health Ratings
Fitch Ratings on Thursday removed from "rating watch negative" the investment-grade ratings on health insurer Coventry Health Care Inc. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:04:47 GMT)
Health Department To Hand Out Pills As Precaution
The Pennsylvania Department of health is handing out free potassium iodide pills Thursday as a precaution. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:32:03 GMT)
Elderly, Duped Into Health Plans, Allowed to Withdraw (Update2)
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. is allowing elderly Americans to drop out of private health plans that may have signed them up using unethical marketing practices criticized by lawmakers and state insurance regulators. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:25:44 GMT)
S. Africa health official's firing blasted
The firing of South Africa's deputy health minister after she attended an AIDS conference in Spain has been sharply criticized by AIDS activists. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:35:18 GMT)
Health fair to feature music, dance
HELENA -- This Saturday, several area organizations are working together to provide health tips, basic supplies and entertainment for migrant workers and their families. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:09:23 GMT)
Overstretched Armed Forces Leading To Mental Health Problems
by Staff Writers London UK (SPX) Aug 10, 2007 Prolonged periods of deployment among Britain's armed forces is associated with mental health problems. Deployment is an essential ingredient of military life. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:21:22 GMT)
S. Africa's deputy health minister fired
President Thabo Mbeki fired his deputy health minister, one of the country's most respected female politicians, sparking anger Thursday among AIDS activists. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:30:26 GMT)
Expanded health coverage sought for students
University of Delaware student Michelle Rigney has stage-four malignant melanoma, and her biggest fear, next to dying, is losing her health insurance.By federal law, students 19 to 24 are eligible to keep their parents' health insurance only if they attend school full time, leaving a tough choice for those like Rigney. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:31:30 GMT)
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