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007 in rude health with Daniel Craig, says Roger Moore
After 45 years, 21 films and countless vodka martinis, Hollywood's longest-running action hero -- James Bond -- is in rude health, according to the actor who knows 007 best: Roger Moore. (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:06:33 GMT)
U.S. House passes extension of child health program
Ending months of deadlock with the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday gave final bipartisan approval to legislation that would temporarily extend the state health insurance program that covers about 6.6 million poor children. (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:20:13 GMT)
Health officials to face scrutiny
Members of the troubled Western Isles health board are to be interviewed by MSPs on a Holyrood committee. (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:40:05 GMT)
Mental health linked to amputation risk in diabetic veterans
Philadelphia, PA, December 20, 2007 – For U.S. veterans with diabetes, lower scores on a test of mental health functioning are associated with an increased risk of major amputations, reports a study in the November/December issue of the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:33:29 GMT)
Ransom-Note Ads About Children’s Health Are Canceled
N.Y.U. is dropping a controversial ad campaign aimed at raising awareness of children’s mental health disorders. (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:55:02 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:02:00 GMT)
Health Department: 21 Exposed To TB At Schools
Twenty-one students, faculty and staff at Southport High School and Southport Middle School tested positive for exposure to tuberculosis after a student tested positive for an active case of TB last week, according to the Marion County Health Department. (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:04:44 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2007
Title: Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2007 Category: Health News Created: 12/20/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/20/2007 (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:33:44 GMT)
Health Net Receives $175 Million Loan
Health Net Inc., a managed health care company, said Thursday it received a $175 million facility from an undisclosed, non-U.S. bank. (Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:37:35 GMT)
Military retirees may face big bump in health costs
WASHINGTON A Pentagon task force proposed dramatic increases Thursday in the health insurance premiums paid by more than 3 million military retirees and their families, warning that medical costs are growing faster than the federal budget or the U.S. economy. The 14-member panel unveiled a comp ... (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:26:13 GMT)
Committee member defends health-cost hike
EAST PROVIDENCE — One School Committee member easily defended the committee’s controversial decision last month to unilaterally change the health-care plan for teachers and other workers so the district could cut down its potential $3.3-million deficit. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:40:02 GMT)
Restaurants fined for health violations
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a notice of intent to suspend against one restaurant and assessed civil penalties against several others: (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:27:14 GMT)
Ransom-Note Ads About Children’s Health Are Canceled
N.Y.U. is dropping a controversial ad campaign aimed at raising awareness of children’s mental health disorders. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:51:58 GMT)
Home health aide charged with murder
TRENTON, N.J. - A home health aide has been charged with murder in the beating death of an elderly Cherry Hill man who was in her care. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:02:34 GMT)
Assembly health care reform bill shows strong support in Field Poll
Nearly two-thirds of California voters favor a sweeping plan to overhaul health care that is now pending before the Legislature despite the state's looming $14 billion budget deficit, according to a new survey from the Field Poll. Aimed at extending coverage... (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:34:02 GMT)
CHP+ to expand mental-health benefits
The state agency that administers a child health-insurance program said Thursday that it will expand mental-health benefits beginning Jan. 1. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:01:26 GMT)
Moody's upgrades Penn Health System bond rating
Moody's Investors Service upgraded its bond rating yesterday for the University of Pennsylvania Health System to "Aa3" from "A1." (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:18:19 GMT)
Appropriations bill has more than $1.5M for health programs
The appropriations bill passed by Congress contains more than $1.5 million in funding for local health and education projects in Jacksonville. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:42:49 GMT)
Kids' health coverage extended
A move to make low-cost health insurance available for children of middle-income families in New Jersey is a step toward universal coverage for all residents, Governor Corzine said Wednesday. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:32:52 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:01:45 GMT)
Providence Tanasbourne Health Center expansion under way to offer more services
PORTLAND - With a goal of bringing more services to people living in the neighborhoods of Aloha, Hillsboro and the surrounding Washington County area, Providence Health & Services is expanding the campus of its Tanasbourne Health Center. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:02:26 GMT)
Philips On Health Spending Spree
Dutch firm hopes $5B acquisition will help breathe new life into its health business. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:29:16 GMT)
Sultan Kudarat, Sulu to automate rural health systems
TWO provinces in Mindanao are set to automate their rural health systems through the installation of an emerging open source software for health centers developed by the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:33:54 GMT)
Economy, Health Care Are Top Domestic Issues for US Voters
Public opinion polls show the economy, health care and illegal immigration are the domestic issues Americans care about most in the 2008 presidential race. VOA's Cindy Saine takes a look at the various domestic issues resonating with voters. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:45:09 GMT)
FTC Busts Family of Health-Care Scammers
Federal regulators have busted a family of con artists who toured the country selling bogus health care ventures and cure-all herbal teas. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:23:32 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2007
Title: Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2007 Category: Health News Created: 12/21/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/21/2007 (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:34:50 GMT)
Baird Cautious on IMS Health in 2008
A Robert W. Baird analyst upgraded health care market data provider IMS Health Inc. Friday, but maintained a cautious outlook, citing a challenging sales environment. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:48:40 GMT)
Health workers all revved up to hit the road and beat HIV
Not one baby in Lesotho will be born with HIV in 2010. That is the ambitious pledge made by Mphu Ramatlapeng, the new Health Minister in this tiny African kingdom, which has been ravaged by the virus. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:41:01 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Cancerous stem cells researched... Oil search could threaten dolphins... Mumps in Maine came from Canada... Tyson to change 'no antibiotic' labels... Health/Science news from UPI. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:10:50 GMT)
White House rejects Ohio plan to expand kids health program
The Bush administration has rejected Ohio's plan to expand eligibility for a children's health program to cover an additional 35,000 children, Gov. Ted Strickland announced Friday. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:40:59 GMT)
Family to sue health insurer in teen's death
LOS ANGELES | The family of a 17-year-old girl who died hours after her health insurer reversed a decision and said it would pay for a liver transplant plans to sue the company. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:28:25 GMT)
Rally on health issues for Women's Day
Eight-year-old Thira, whose younger brother Rama died a day after being born in September, commemorated Mother's Day on Friday by taking to the street to call the government's attention to maternal and child health. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:31:00 GMT)
Feds reject expanding health care for state's children
COLUMBUS - Ohio's plan to significantly expand government health insurance to as many as 35,000 more lower-income children has been dealt a serious blow by the federal government. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:17:30 GMT)
Elected officials losing health insurance
KINNELON -- Elected officials will no longer get benefits from the town's health plan. In an issue that was divisive along personal and philosophical lines, the Borough Council voted this week to do away with them. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:44:58 GMT)
Health care bill's stalling baffles many
SACRAMENTO — Despite a last-gasp effort in the Assembly this week, the Legislature is about to finish the "year of health care reform" without passing a health care plan. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:54:05 GMT)
Universal Health Care Insurance settles dispute with Florida regulators over its Any, Any, Any Medicare plan
After nine months of legal limbo, Universal Health Care Insurance Co. on Friday reached a settlement with Florida regulators over its Any, Any, Any health-insurance plan for Medicare-eligible retirees. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:00:35 GMT)
Feds block health plan
The Bush administration has thwarted Gov. Ted Strickland's plan to expand Ohio's popular children's health insurance program to cover middle-class youngsters. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:11:14 GMT)
Small turtles present a health risk
State health officials are reminding parents not to buy small pet turtles as Christmas presents for children. The warning comes after an investigation into a cluster of N.C. children who were infected with salmonellosis after handling pet turtles. Public health agencies in North Carolina and South Carolina investigated the five cases -- four in Burke, Lincoln, Union and Montgomery counties and ... (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:35:39 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:01:32 GMT)
Health Aide Charged With Beating Patient Learns Of Man's Death
A former South Jersey home health care worker reacts after hearing from a judge that a patient she's accused of beating with a cane has died. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:04:34 GMT)
Sultan Kudarat, Sulu to automate rural health systems
TWO provinces in Mindanao are set to automate their rural health systems through the installation of an emerging open source software for health centers developed by the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:48:03 GMT)
NHS to curb health tourists
FOREIGNERS in Britain will be denied National Health Service care unless they can first prove their ability to pay in the latest drive by the government to curb health tourism. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:44:33 GMT)
City second in health facilities
BANGALORE: The IT capital just added another feather in its cap. Bangalore city has been ranked No. 2 among the 593 districts in the country in terms of existence of health facilities. Chennai tops the list. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:20:22 GMT)
State to offer tax credit to rural health care providers
SANTA FE (AP) - The state Department of Health has announced an initiative aimed at attracting and attaining more health care professionals in rural areas. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:20:51 GMT)
Iraq, Economy, Health Care Top Issues for US Voters
Public opinion polls show the war in Iraq, the economy, and health care are the issues Americans care about most in the 2008 presidential race. VOA's Cindy Saine takes a look at the various domestic issues likely to resonate with voters next year. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:15:06 GMT)
Health trend: Food that bites back
Probiotics, or friendly bacteria, considered safe, may be helpful Bugs in baby food? Microbes in your milkshake? Relax, this is not the latest tainted food scare. It's a growing trend in foods designed to boost health, not make you sick. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:17:35 GMT)
Teen's family plans to sue health insurer over transplant delay
LOS ANGELES -- The family of a 17-year-old girl who died hours after her health insurer reversed its previous decision and said it would pay for a liver transplant planned to sue CIGNA HealthCare, their attorney said Friday. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:43:30 GMT)
$39M available for mental-health, drug-addiction programs
CANTON John Aller soon will affect nearly every person in Stark County who uses public mental-health and substance-abuse services. On Jan. 1, the Stark County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board will become official. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:14:02 GMT)
Striking nurses approve new contract with Appalachian region's largest health care provider
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Hundreds of striking nurses from eastern Kentucky and West Virginia voted Saturday night to ratify a new contract with the region's largest health care provider. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:16:03 GMT)
Area docs form health care chapter
Local doctors are coming together to form the first Oregon affiliate of a national health care reform organization. The Corvallis chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program was announced at a gathering of about 100 local health care advocates Thursday evening at Grace Lutheran Church. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:35:27 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 23, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:01:24 GMT)
Health Care Pushed to Fore By Calif. Vote
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21 -- The universal health insurance package that one chamber of California's legislature passed this week looks a lot like the one Massachusetts not only passed but put in place a year earlier: Every resident will be required to have insurance, every employer must pitch in, and... (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:41:23 GMT)
Giuliani tries to ease fears about his health
Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani, a survivor of prostate cancer, tried to allay concerns about his health on Sunday after a hospital stay he attributed to a painful headache. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:02:28 GMT)
White House hopeful Giuliani says he's fine after health scare
US Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani said Sunday he felt "great" after a health scare that forced him to check into a hospital last week. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:44:13 GMT)
Health files latest to vanish in British data storm: report
Nine health trusts have lost thousands of their patients' details, it was reported Sunday, in the latest data scandal to hit the British government. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:12:52 GMT)
Religion and health loom large in election
With less than two weeks until Iowa kicks off the presidential nomination battles, several contenders took their campaigns to church on Sunday and a leading Republican tried to allay concerns about his health. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 22:24:17 GMT)
A look back at some of the other health headlines in 2007
Some other health stories that took place this year: (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:50:06 GMT)
Indonesian family test negative for bird flu: health ministry
Five family members in Indonesia suspected of having bird flu have tested negative for the feared disease, the country's health ministry said Monday. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:57:30 GMT)
Future of health care 'up for grabs' in election
The next presidential election is a year away, but it is already clear that overhauling the nation's health-care system will top the domestic to-do list of any new president. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:15:28 GMT)
Upcoming deal will get health information exchange going
JACKSONVILLE -- Years of talk about creating a regional health information exchange have finally given way to action, money and commitment. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:22:51 GMT)
UK health chief defends records database
The head of the U.K. National Health Service has defended plans to build a centralized database of patient records following another embarrassing loss of personal information by the government. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:48:15 GMT)
NJ eyes other states as it weighs health coverage woes
TRENTON, N.J. - Gov. Jon S. Corzine said finding health insurance for the 1.4 million New Jerseyans who lack it ranks among New Jersey's top problems, but doesn't expect to solve the plight in 2008. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:02:36 GMT)
Striking nurses OK contract with health care provider
LOUISVILLE - Hundreds of striking nurses from Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia voted Saturday night to ratify a new contract with the region's largest health care provider. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:09:16 GMT)
Enhancing sexual health
A combination of herbs may be of benefit to sexual health. YAM CHER SENG writes. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:56:43 GMT)
Religion and health loom large in US election
With less than two weeks until Iowa kicks off the US presidential nomination battles, several contenders took their campaigns to church on Sunday and a leading Republican tried to allay concerns about his health. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:07:22 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:01:49 GMT)
Sector Snap: Health REIT Stocks Advance
Shares of health REITs could benefit from a health care bill Congress passed that will likely be favorable for the sector, a Morgan Keegan analyst said Monday. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:35:55 GMT)
Neb. Health Billing Still a Mess
Six months after its second major overhaul in a decade, the Nebraska Health and Human Services System has made strides toward its governor-issued goals but remains haunted by past problems. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:50:31 GMT)
NJ Governor Weighs Health Woes
Gov. Jon S. Corzine said finding health insurance for the 1.4 million New Jerseyans who lack it ranks among New Jersey's top problems, but doesn't expect to solve the plight in 2008. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:09:09 GMT)
Sector Roundup: Health Care REITs
Shares of health REITs could benefit from a health care bill Congress passed that will likely be favorable for the sector, a Morgan Keegan analyst said Monday. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:34:31 GMT)
El Centro health students to get more room to learn
El Centro College's nursing and allied health science students will get a lot more breathing room next month. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:35:48 GMT)
Health Scare Comes at Bad Time for Giuliani
All Things Considered , December 24, 2007 · Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani has been fielding questions about his health after a headache landed him in a Missouri hospital last week. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:40:59 GMT)
Widening of Health Care in States Hits Roadblocks
Though the governors of California, Illinois and Pennsylvania proposed sweeping plans to restructure health care this year, none will finish 2007 with bills passed and signed. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 02:10:39 GMT)
Widening of health care in U.S. states hits roadblocks
The governors of California, Illinois and Pennsylvania proposed sweeping plans to restructure health care this year, but none will finish 2007 with bills passed and signed. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:31:48 GMT)
Get health Insurance - or pay up
Come Jan. 1, Massachusetts residents who still haven't signed up for health insurance will start racking up fines on a monthly basis. Those penalties may be up to... (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:12:20 GMT)
N.J. eyes others as it strives for a health plan
TRENTON - Gov. Corzine said finding health insurance for the 1.4 million New Jerseyans who lack it ranks among New Jersey's top problems, but he doesn't expect to solve it in 2008. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
Health in 2007 under the microscope
Dot Kirby puts another year within the Northern Ireland health sector under the microscope. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:40:00 GMT)
N.J. has no money to pay for universal health care
New Jersey will begin offering discounted health coverage to uninsured middle-class children in 2008, but the larger jump to a statewide universal health-care plan isn't coming anytime soon. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:17:30 GMT)
Tresco puts health above England
Marcus Trescothick says he still has aspirations to play for England but will not risk his long-term health to do so. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:29:29 GMT)
Surveying health care
By TOM HESTER JR. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TRENTON — Gov. Jon S. Corzine said finding health insurance for the 1.4 million New Jerseyans who lack it ranks among New Jersey's top problems but doesn't expect to solve the plight in 2008. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:42:44 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 25, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:02:14 GMT)
Late twist for health insurance coverage
The modest spending increase that Congress approved for a popular children's health insurance program will maintain coverage for those already enrolled. But many lacking insurance will have to look elsewhere. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:32:26 GMT)
Late Twist for Health Insurance Coverage
The modest spending increase that Congress approved for a popular children's health insurance program will maintain coverage for those already enrolled. But many lacking insurance will have to look elsewhere. Few expected such a result when 2007 began.... (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:05:05 GMT)
Health coverage improves health and reduces major heart complications
BOSTON, Mass. (December 25, 2007)—As presidential candidates ramp up their primary campaigns, health care reform looms prominently among voters’ main concerns. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:14:30 GMT)
Study: Having insurance improves health
People without health insurance experience a dramatic improvement in their health once they become eligible for Medicare at age 65, a U.S. study reveals. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:40:53 GMT)
Ilana DeBare: Health care plan means only 1% tax for small business
Q: My husband and I own a small S corporation in California with net revenue of less than $50,000 per year. We struggle each year to buy minimal but outrageously costly health insurance for the two of us. If my reading of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's new... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:20:03 GMT)
State court puts limits on health insurers' policy cancellations
Health insurers can't wait until a policyholder is sick or injured to investigate the person's medical history and then abruptly cancel the policy on the grounds that important information was left out of the original application, a state appeals court has... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:11:12 GMT)
Children's health insurance sees setbacks in '07
The modest spending increase that Congress approved for a popular children's health insurance program will maintain coverage for those already enrolled. But many lacking insurance will have to look elsewhere. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:14:04 GMT)
007 in rude health with Daniel Craig, says Roger Moore
LOS ANGELES - After 45 years, 21 films and countless vodka martinis, Hollywood's longest-running action hero -- James Bond -- is in rude health, according to the actor who knows 007 best: Roger Moore. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 04:01:09 GMT)
Republican Health Tax Breaks May Fall Short on Costs, Coverage
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of health insurance for workers at Cheryl Rash's Blue and Gold auto-salvage company in Goose Creek, South Carolina, jumped 31 percent in October. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:07:57 GMT)
University health grant to encourage minorities
PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia State University has received a $4 million federal grant to give more minority students an opportunity to study biomedical sciences and to help reduce health disparities among populations. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:46:17 GMT)
State court puts limits on health insurers' policy cancellations
Health insurers can't wait until a policyholder is sick or injured to investigate the person's medical history and then abruptly cancel the policy on the grounds that important information was left out of the original application, a state appeals court has... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:26:11 GMT)
Ilana DeBare: Health care plan means only 1% tax for small business
Q: My husband and I own a small S corporation in California with net revenue of less than $50,000 per year. We struggle each year to buy minimal but outrageously costly health insurance for the two of us. If my reading of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's new... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:37:37 GMT)
Clinton, Obama clashing on health
Democrats debate requiring people to buy coverage Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is on the attack against her main rival, charging that Sen. Barack Obama's health plan would leave millions of Americans without medical protection while hers provides coverage to all. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:06:43 GMT)
Health Officials Still Wary of Flu Pandemic
After spending billions to prepare for a bird-flu pandemic, world health officials are in a holding pattern. But there are signs that the bird-flu virus is spreading in parts of the world. Authorities are now focusing on whether Indonesia -- the most-affected nation -- should share samples of the bird-flu virus with scientists and drugmakers from richer countries. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:25:36 GMT)
Late twists for kids health program
The modest spending increase that Congress approved for a popular children's health insurance program will maintain coverage for those already enrolled. But many lacking insurance will have to look elsewhere. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:39:25 GMT)
Health Tip: If You Fear Going to the Dentist
(HealthDay News) - Anxiety about going to the dentist is common, but fear shouldn't prevent you from keeping your teeth in good health. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:01:54 GMT)
Changes Made in Kids Health Plan
The modest spending increase that Congress approved for a popular children's health insurance program will maintain coverage for enrolees, but others may be out of luck (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:12:00 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 26, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:02:18 GMT)
Canadians getting better health-care value than thought: study
OTTAWA - Canadians are getting more bang for their health-care bucks than official federal government estimates suggest, says a third-party report to be released on Thursday. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:36:22 GMT)
Primary Health Extends its Takeover Offer for Symbion (Update1)
Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Primary Health Care Ltd., Australia's second-biggest owner of medical centers, extended its A$2.1 billion ($1.8 billion) takeover bid for Symbion Health Ltd. by two weeks. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:59:22 GMT)
Giuliani's doctor says his health is good
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani's personal doctor declared him in good health on Wednesday, a week after the former New York mayor spent a night in the hospital after suffering a severe headache. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:54:07 GMT)
Health care for all in California?
The BBC's David Willis talks to California residents about Governor Schwarzenegger's health-care plan for the state. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:54:10 GMT)
Doctor says Giuliani in good health
One week after a severe headache forced Rudy Giuliani to spend a night in the hospital, his doctor declared the Republican presidential candidate to be "in very good health." (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:20:08 GMT)
California: Part of San Francisco Health Plan Struck Down
A federal judge has struck down a key provision of a new San Francisco program to provide basic health care for uninsured residents. The city was set to begin requiring employers with more than 20 workers to start subsidizing the health plan on Jan. 2. But the judge, Jeffrey Wright of Federal District Court, ruled that the mandate would violate a 1974 federal law designed to prevent ... (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:36:45 GMT)
Giuliani’s Doctor Says Tests Reveal ‘Very Good Health’
A week after a severe headache landed Rudolph W. Giuliani in a St. Louis hospital, the Giuliani campaign on released the first statement from one of his doctors, who pronounced him “in very good health.” (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:48:57 GMT)
Part of S.F. health care plan tossed out
A federal judge has struck down a key provision of a new city program providing basic health care to uninsured residents, ruling that employers cannot be required to subsidize the ambitious plan. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:10:58 GMT)
EEOC Allows Health Benefits Shift at 65
Employers may continue the long-standing practice of taking Medicare into account when structuring the health care benefits voluntarily provided their retired workers, says the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in a rule published in response to a 2000 court decision. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:16:58 GMT)
Democrats Show Little Progress on Health Care
When Democrats took over Congress in January, they were going to expand health insurance for poor children, authorize the government to negotiate prescription drug prices, and more. But it's almost 2008, and the Democrats have accomplished none of those things. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:57:22 GMT)
Democrats Show Little Progress on Health Care
Morning Edition , December 27, 2007 · When Democrats took over Congress in January, they were going to expand health insurance for poor children, authorize the government to negotiate prescription drug prices, and more. But it's almost 2008, and the Democrats have accomplished none of those things. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:11:29 GMT)
EEOC allows health benefits shift at 65
Employers can reduce their health insurance expenses for retired workers once they turn 65 and qualify for Medicare, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has affirmed. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:26:01 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:02:06 GMT)
EEOC ensures retiree health benefits
A U.S. employment commission has ruled that employers providing retiree health benefits may continue doing so for all eligible retirees. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:56:03 GMT)
Clinton Stresses Health Care in SC Ad
TITLE: "Stand By Us." LENGTH: 1 minute. AIRING: South Carolina. SCRIPT: Announcer: "Hillary stood up for universal health care when almost no one else would and kept standing until almost 6 million kids had coverage. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:17:38 GMT)
Top 12 Strangest Health Stories of 2007
While scientists were making advances in stem cell and breast cancer research, it was often the strangest of health stories that captivated readers throughout the year. Here are a dozen of our most clicked on health stories of 2007. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:25:35 GMT)
Lula Says Spending on Health Won't Rise as Planned (Update1)
Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the country won't be able to increase spending on health as planned during the next three years because of a loss of tax revenue. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:30:08 GMT)
California's health care effort in doubt after ruling on S.F. plan
A federal judge's ruling Wednesday invalidating part of San Francisco's landmark attempt to extend health care coverage to all uninsured adult residents cast new doubt on the viability of a statewide program for covering the uninsured that is now pending in... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:01:44 GMT)
Reactions vary on changes to retiree health benefits rule
Retiree advocates gave a mixed reaction Thursday to a new regulation allowing employers to provide more limited health care benefits for retirees who are 65 and older, though some critics called the change tantamount to discrimination. The regulation from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) makes clear that employers can spend more on retirees under 65 than those over 65 without ... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:14:33 GMT)
City's health care plan tossed
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge has struck down a key provision of a new city program providing basic health... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:39:19 GMT)
S.F. asks federal appeals court to let city extend health plan
San Francisco asked a federal appeals court on Thursday to let the city extend its groundbreaking universal health coverage plan to thousands more uninsured adult residents next week, despite a federal judge's ruling striking down a key provision requiring... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:36:26 GMT)
EEOC: Retirees can lose health benefits at 65
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Wednesday that employers could reduce or eliminate health benefits for retirees when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:37:34 GMT)
Companies can drop older retirees' health benefits
Companies can scale back their retiree health care coverage once their former employees qualify for Medicare, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has affirmed. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:22:37 GMT)
Wind-blown Zaca Fire Ash Leads To Santa Barbara Health Warning
Wind-blown ash from the summer's 240,207-acre Zaca wildfire fouled Santa Barbara skies and triggered health warnings this week. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:18 GMT)
Mass. health officials warn of milk from small dairy, say it was likely cause of 2 deaths
State health officials warned consumers not to drink milk produced by a Massachusetts dairy, saying it was the likely source of a bacterial illness that killed two men and sickened two others. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:46:03 GMT)
Health alert issued after beef stolen
Regulators have issued a public health alert for about 14,800 pounds of missing ground beef products that may be contaminated with the potentially deadly E. coli bacteria, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:04 GMT)
Health alert issued after beef stolen
Regulators have issued a public health alert for about 14,800 pounds of missing ground beef products that may be contaminated with the potentially deadly E. coli bacteria. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:22:59 GMT)
EEOC allows health benefits shift at 65
Employers can reduce their health insurance expenses for retired workers once they turn 65 and qualify for Medicare, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has affirmed. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:58:00 GMT)
Health alert issued over stolen beef
A public health alert was issued Thursday after 14,800 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E.coli was reported stolen in Texas. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:25:50 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Health alert issued over stolen beef ... Drug helps boost blood-platelets in Hep C ... Study looks at new way to attack bacteria ... Hollywood squirrels get birth control ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:55:40 GMT)
Health Care Industry Braces For '08
It's hard to plan for contingencies when the contingencies are unpredictable. But that's what health-sector companies need to do now in anticipation of the 2008 election results, experts say. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:00:31 GMT)
Health Care Industry Braces For '08
It's hard to plan for contingencies when the contingencies are unpredictable. But that's what health-sector companies need to do now in... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:00:31 GMT)
Schwarzenegger, Assembly speaker file health care ballot measure
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez have submitted ballot language asking voters to fund their health care reform plan. With time running short to qualify the measure for the November 2008 ballot, they acted before the state... (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:05:05 GMT)
Wash. health department says some pet birds may pose risk to people
A warning has been issued to the public that some recently purchased cockatiels or other pet birds may pose a health risk to people who are exposed to them. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:37:52 GMT)
Retirees sue Embarq over loss of health benefits
Retired Embarq Corp. workers filed a would-be class-action lawsuit Friday challenging the company’s elimination of their health insurance benefits. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:28:45 GMT)
Health issues: weight, parity
The Citizen-Times, with a series of features titled "Looking Back, Looking Ahead," notes top stories of 2007 and what's ahead in 2008. Today's topic: Health. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:40:11 GMT)
Your Health : Never too late to take charge of your health
As we get older, the ending of each calendar year can be reminders of the years gone by. The future brings nervousness with regards to health. Some make resolutions but fail to keep them. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:42:49 GMT)
Bush OKs child health bill
By BEN FELLER President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice vetoing attempts to expand it. Politically, the move was a victory for Bush, although Democrats say it will come back to hurt Republicans at the polls. The extension of the State Children's Health Insurance Program is expected to provide states with enough money to ... (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:42:40 GMT)
Bush signs child health program extension into law
President George W. Bush on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a popular health insurance program for children after months of deadlock with the Democratic-led Congress. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:43:25 GMT)
Bush signs extension for kids health program
States are expected to be provided with enough money to cover those enrolled in the State Children's Health Insurance Program through March 2009. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:44:27 GMT)
Bush OKs Child Health Program Extension
President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice vetoing attempts to expand it. Politically, the move was a victory for Bush, although Democrats say it will come back to hurt Republicans at the polls. The extension of the State Children's Health Insurance Program is expected to provide states with enough money to ... (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:57:00 GMT)
Bush OKs child health program extension
President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice vetoing attempts to expand it. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:57:25 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:02:09 GMT)
Bush Signs Medicare, Children's Health Funding Act Into Law
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush signed into law legislation that increases Medicare and Medicaid payments to doctors and extends a U.S. children's health program. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:42:41 GMT)
Bush OKs Child Health Program Extension
President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice vetoing attempts to expand it.The extension of the State Children's Health Insurance Program is expected to provide states with enough money to cover those enrolled through March 2009. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:44:02 GMT)
Bush OKs child health program extension
President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice vetoing attempts to expand it. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:14:24 GMT)
Bush OKs Child Health Program Extension
Bush OKs Extension of Children's Health Insurance Program After Vetoing Attempts to Expand It (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:13:34 GMT)
Bush OKs child health program extension
President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice beating back attempts to expand it. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:02:17 GMT)
Your Health : Never too late to take charge of your health
As we get older, the ending of each calendar year can be reminders of the years gone by. The future brings nervousness with regards to health. Some make resolutions but fail to keep them. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:49:54 GMT)
Women’s rights, sexual and reproductive health and….revolution?
Since 1994, the Zapatista's have placed women's rights and participation at the centre of their social and health agenda, including the promotion of sexual and reproductive rights. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:36:06 GMT)
Pet Birds Pose Health Risks to People
The state Department of Health is advising consumers about a group of cockatiels and other pet birds that have tested positive for Avian Chlamydiosis. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:30:59 GMT)
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