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Opening Glance: Health Care
Health care stocks are rising in Wednesday morning trading, following up on the previous day's gains. The broader markets were mixed a day after interest rate cuts sent stocks soaring. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:20:45 GMT)
City gets health research centre
A new biomedical research centre is to be built in Manchester to help combat health disorders. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:22:58 GMT)
Denver Health could lose $60 million
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette offered little hope Tuesday that Congress will head off massive Medicaid cuts that could slash $60 million from Denver Health Medical Center funding. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:52:10 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 19, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:01:59 GMT)
Philippines warns 'crucifixion bad for health'
Philippine health officials Wednesday warned people taking part in Easter crucifixions and self-flagellation rituals to get a tetanus shot first and sterilise the nails to avoid infections. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:33:44 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies closed mostly down Wednesday, as the broader market retreated on continued uneasiness about the health of the U.S. economy. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:34:11 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care
Shares of health care providers and service companies rose in afternoon trading Wednesday, resisting a slide in the broader markets. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:36:15 GMT)
Schedules show Clinton plunged into health care quickly
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton got to work on health care reform within days of her arrival at the White House as first lady in 1993, newly released documents show. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:40:09 GMT)
Lack of health insurance fatal for 10 a week in Virginia, group says
Each week, more than 10 Virginians between the ages of 25 and 64 die because they don't have health insurance, according to a report released Wednesday by Families USA, a health care consumer advocacy group. Studies have found that people without health insurance are more likely to be diagnosed i ... (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:32:32 GMT)
AMA boss not impressed with Indigenous health pledge
The Northern Territory president of the Australian Medical Association has slammed a new pledge from the Commonwealth to improve Indigenous health. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:48:00 GMT)
Government gets poor report card on health, Education
A survey shows Western Australians are increasingly dissatisfied with the State Government's performance in health. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:08:00 GMT)
Kansas lawmakers address health-care reform
TOPEKA | There are lots of reasons why Kansas lawmakers have been slow in tackling health-care reform, but too little evidence of the problem is not one of them. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:30:33 GMT)
Republicans and Democrats diverge on health care
Americans' views of the U.S. health care system differ widely based on political party preferences, with Republicans far more likely than Democrats to call it the world's best, a poll released on Thursday showed. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:25:06 GMT)
Free leisure tackles poor health
Public leisure facilities in Blackburn and Darwen will be made free to use under plans to improve poor health of residents. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:23:11 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies rose Thursday morning as the broader market regained some traction, boosted by a strong profit at Nike Inc. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:18:45 GMT)
Reports: Miley Cyrus is Hazardous to Your Health
Miley Cyrus is killing our children! High levels of lead have been found in Chinese-made Hannah Montana products such as her tween vinyl backpack and purse lines sold at Wal-Mart, Target and Toys "R" Us, the Center for Environmental Health said yesterday. The paint on five of 28 products tested by the federal agency, including a Girls Rock backpack and a Secret Star wallet, had lead ... (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:25:23 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care
Health care stocks are mixed in morning trading, with several insurers following up on the previous day's gains. The sector largely avoided Wednesday's decline in the markets. On Thursday, the stocks were uneven as the market edged higher. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:32:37 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 20, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:02:06 GMT)
Acadians see N.B. health plan as threat to language rights
Leaders of New Brunswick's Acadian community are rallying behind an effort to stop the province's plan to create two health districts, replacing the existing eight, because they see it as a threat to francophone rights. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:14:25 GMT)
Hungary Government Committed To Going Ahead With Health Reform MTI
BUDAPEST -(Dow Jones)- Hungary's ruling Socialist-liberal coalition is committed to pushing ahead with reform of the country's health care sector, especially the health insurance system, state news agency MTI quoted Thursday government politicians as saying. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:28:23 GMT)
United Health Foundation donates $50K to American College of Physicians
United Health Foundation said Thursday it donated almost $50,000 to the American College of Physicians. (UNH) (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:29:01 GMT)
Small business wields power in U.S. health debate
The mom and pop businesses that make up the bulk of America's employers, key players in scuttling health reform during the Clinton years, say years of crushing costs have them backing major changes this time around. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:44:11 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care
Health care providers and service companies edged higher Thursday to finish an abbreviated week of trading. Shares of insurer Aetna Inc. advanced 79 cents to $43.09. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:14:26 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies closed mostly up Thursday as the broader market rebounded on a drop in commodities prices and a report that signaled an uptick in manufacturing activity. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:28:38 GMT)
@ EconHealth: Health Community Sites Look To Challenge An Area Dominated By Search
Noting that most health content is accessed by users typing a keyword into Google (NSDQ: GOOG), an afternoon panel at paidContent parent ContentNext's EconHealth conference delved into whether social media sites can challenge search. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:33:05 GMT)
@ EconHealth: Deals In Health Content; Valuations Disciplined; Competing With The Portals
After an afternoon discussing the challenges of establishing a health content startup, the final panel at EconHealth got to deals: who's buying and who's investing in what. ContentNext publisher Rafat Ali moderated a discussion among a group of dealmakers, from the perspective of investors, bankers and would-be buyers. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:33:06 GMT)
Fitch Upholds Ratings on Cardinal Health
Fitch ratings on Thursday maintained positive credit ratings for medical products maker Cardinal Health, despite poor performance of its pharmaceutical distribution business. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:57:12 GMT)
The Health Report On EconHealth & Pics
Our Economics of Health Content sminar this afternoon went very well...with about 200 participants and speakers, it was a lively discussion in a very nice setting of the TimesCenter auditorium. We covered the four sessions in detail here. The video from the sessions will be online in the next week or so so watch out for these. Who knows, we may expand it into a full conference next year. The ... (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:33:05 GMT)
Health department shuts Boca bar
A roach infestation and a host of other violations led the Palm Beach County Health Department to take the rare step of closing down a bar. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:14:04 GMT)
Health disparities between rich, poor put in spotlight
More than 500 people came out to the Kentucky Center tonight for a town hall meeting designed to raise awareness and spur action on health inequities between rich and poor — inequities that hit minorities particularly hard. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:25:52 GMT)
Thai health ministry battles rats
Health officials in Thailand have launched a national campaign against rats — starting with their own offices. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:09:39 GMT)
American Health Recalls Heparin Product
American Health Packaging, a unit of pharmaceutical services company AmerisourceBergen Corp., has voluntarily recalled some heparin sodium injections due to potential safety issues. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:15:03 GMT)
Health Tip: Weight-Bearing Exercises Strengthen Bones
(HealthDay News) -- Getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D in your diet are great ways to ward off the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercises are another way to help maintain bone health. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:02:28 GMT)
American Health Packaging recalls heparin it handled
American Health Packaging is voluntarily recalling 1,421 units of heparin sodium vial products as part of the broader February recall of Heparin products made by Baxter Healthcare Corp. (BAX) (ABC) (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:40:00 GMT)
Pennsylvania mental health services won't be privatized
The state Department of Public Welfare on Friday said it has abandoned plans to explore privatization of some mental health services that are provided within the state hospital system. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:00:09 GMT)
Report: Missourians' health below national average
While the overall health of Missourians is improving, the state still remains below the national average, according to UnitedHealth Foundation American's Health Ranking Report for 2007. (UNH) (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:00:33 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 21, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:01:22 GMT)
Health Buzz: A Lack of Primary Care Doctors and Other Health News
The Wall Street Journal 's health blog is spilling ink over match day , which was yesterday—the day graduating med students found out which medical residency programs they've been assigned to. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:11:53 GMT)
NCR Lobbied on Defense, Health Tech
ATM maker NCR Corp. spent $680,000 in 2007 to lobby on defense business and health technology issues. The company spent $260,000 in the second half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form posted online Feb. 13 by the Senate's public records office. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:16:58 GMT)
Pa. Scraps Mental-Health Privatization
The state has decided not to privatize and merge its mental-health services for inmates after negotiating an alternative plan with unions that opposed the idea. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:37:07 GMT)
47 confirmed salmonella cases in Colorado city; health officials say tap water likely to blame
The number of confirmed salmonella cases rose in a southern Colorado city on Thursday, as health officials investigated whether the outbreak was caused by tainted tap water. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:31:44 GMT)
Qualifying for a Health Savings Account
I am 60 and retired with sources of income from investments and pensions, but no earned income. Would I qualify for a health savings account if I took out a high-deductible policy? (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:51:29 GMT)
Thai health ministry battles rats
Health officials in Thailand have launched a national campaign against rats — starting with their own offices. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:29:50 GMT)
Trescothick ends England career due to health
LONDON - Somerset batsman Marcus Trescothick announced his retirement from international cricket with England due to health problems on Saturday. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:45:02 GMT)
Cyrus caught up in Hannah Montana merchandise health scare
Teen sensation Miley Cyrus has found herself at the centre of a health scandal. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:48:09 GMT)
Q&A on New Jersey's health care-for-all plan
TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey lawmakers are considering a plan that would provide health insurance for all state residents by 2011. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:12:01 GMT)
Health center put up for sale
DANVILLE – Carle Foundation Hospital is searching for a buyer for its Poolside Health and Wellness center in north Danville. In 2001, Carle started a joint venture with WaterWay pool facility, 3733 Poolside Drive, Danville, which was owned at that time by the Nelson family. The Nelsons conducted swim lessons, a swim team and water therapy services at the facility. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:49:12 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 22, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:02:15 GMT)
Summer brings major health risks
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has warned Filipinos about the effects of over exposure to heat and sun this summer. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:13:48 GMT)
Health Department says doctor has tuberculosis
State health officials say a Rhode Island doctor has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. Department of Health officials declined to name the doctor Friday, or say where he or she worked. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:13:51 GMT)
Newport gets a peak at future health care costs
Newport faces nearly $132 million in future health care benefits for city employees according a study that will be presented to the city council. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:43:56 GMT)
Health agreement might be delayed: Roxon
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon is considering delaying the signing of a long-term health agreement with the states. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:22:00 GMT)
Affluence putting health of Malaysians at risk
BLAME it on metabolic disorders. Health Ministry statistics show that diabetes is today a common Malaysian malaise while coronary artery disease and obesity rates are reaching alarming levels, even among the young. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:20:54 GMT)
4,000 Sutter Health nurses start 10-day strike
SAN FRANCISCO -- About 4,000 nurses at eight Sutter Health hospitals in the San Francisco Bay area started striking Friday over a dispute about health care and pension benefits and the closing of hospitals in poor areas. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:46:26 GMT)
Rotary Club sponsors health fair, picnic
SANTEE -- A Health Fair and Picnic, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lake Marion on March 15, featured valuable health information as well as food and fellowship. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:26:06 GMT)
Health
FOSTORIA — According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, periodic health screenings may help identify health problems early, when treatment may be most successful. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:14:05 GMT)
ISSUES '08: Health insurance mandates or a tax break?
Should the government force everybody to get health insurance? That's the main disagreement on health care between Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:15:48 GMT)
Tribe supports Senate's health care plan
Health care is one of the leading domestic issues talked about by the presidential candidates, but Native Americans hope the Indian Health Care Improvement Act amendments are a sign that the U.S. government is serious about the issue. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:30:38 GMT)
SOME INSURERS CONSIDER BRIDGING HEALTH COVERAGE FOR THE PRE-MEDICARE CROWD
''Making it to Medicare'' has become one of the biggest challenges for baby boomers who retire or are laid off before 65. Individual health insurance can be expensive. More than half of the pre-65 boomers on such policies spend at least $300 in monthly premiums for single coverage, according to the Commonwealth Fund, a Washington-based policy institute. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:27:14 GMT)
Health Calendar
Monday Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Greenland High School, 30 N. Sandy. Eligible donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:29:40 GMT)
Increasingly, health care workers share immigrant status
Increasing numbers of doctors, paramedics and other health care workers share something in common: They were born in another country. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:13:41 GMT)
New wheels extend health clinic
The words on the side of the Waikiki Health Center's Care-A-Van say it all: "Reaching Out from the Heart of Waikiki." A new $100,000 mobile clinic reaches out to homeless in parks, on beaches, under bridges and other places on Oahu. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:14:47 GMT)
Q&A on New Jersey's health care-for-all plan
By TOM HESTER Jr. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TRENTON — New Jersey lawmakers are considering a plan that would provide health insurance for all state residents by 2011. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:34:47 GMT)
Supes seek fix for shortfall in health programs
As economic hardships continue to cause issues statewide, the Solano County Board of Supervisors likely will decide Tuesday how to offset a nearly $1 million hole in county funding for mental health and substance abuse programs. The supervisors first heard about current and projected cuts to Health and Social Services on Feb. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:44:38 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 23, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:01:37 GMT)
SERT Responds To Stabbing At Mental Health Facility
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A stabbing suspect locked himself inside a bathroom at a mental health home Sunday morning. A Special Emergency Response Team responded to the Cascadia Behavioral Health home in north Portland. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:23:25 GMT)
Suspect arrested in mental health home stabbing
One resident of a North Portland treatment home for mental health patients has been arrested for stabbing another resident early Sunday morning. Both residents were living in home operated by Cascadia Behavorial in the 9100 block of North Chase. The SERT team was activated around 4:15 a.m. ... (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:26:07 GMT)
NZ health software company lands Saudi contracts
Health sector IT company Orion Health has secured two large contracts in the Middle East. The contracts, its first in the fast-growing region, will see the company supply its Rhapsody Integration Engine to Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Medical City and National Guard Health Affairs. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:29:36 GMT)
Dollar boost a must for health agreement: doctors
The Queensland Australian Medical Association (AMA) says an interim health funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the states will be a waste of time unless it offers a major boost in spending. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:00:00 GMT)
To Tell or Not? Disclosing Candidate Health Issues
Morning Edition , March 24, 2008 · During his first run for the White House in 2000, Republican John McCain released details about his bout with melanoma. And he has promised to release his full health records soon. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:13:26 GMT)
Nutritionist seeks right 'food' for Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Liow Tiong Lai is wasting no time in laying down the goals as health minister. After meeting his team at the ministry on Friday morning, Liow is confident they can raise the level of healthcare service to be the best in the region. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:37:38 GMT)
Meek's ties to health bill, cigar maker raise question
U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek touted legislation expanding health insurance for poor kids in late October when he joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a Liberty City clinic, praising the push to help children. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:04:05 GMT)
Children's Mental Health Advocate Wins 'Big Give' Money
Building Bright Futures task force on adolescent behavioral health will get $4,000. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:38:58 GMT)
Health insurance reform bill may finally pass Pennsylvania House muster
A bill to overhaul health insurance is expected to pass the state House at the end of March, bringing relief to small business in Pennsylvania closer than it has been in years, supporters say. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:02:26 GMT)
Health services report card unit comes under fire
Some health-care leaders are giving bad grades to the Niagara Health Quality Coalition, the organization that writes report cards on hospitals and health plans. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:02:36 GMT)
Mental health forum set
LUMBERTON — A mental health forum is scheduled for April 1 at Robeson Community College. State legislators will provide information on who to contact for assistance, available benefits and regulations. The keynote speaker is state Rep. Verla Insko. The forum begins at 6 p.m. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:08:53 GMT)
Aurora Health Care might revamp older hospitals
With two new medical centers under construction in Milwaukee's suburbs, Aurora Health Care's next big endeavor might involve rebuilding several of its aging hospitals. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:30:45 GMT)
Health care costs a nagging worry for Detroiters
Nervous describes the attitude of a majority of metro Detroiters as they consider the cost and quality of their health care. A new poll reveals that solid majorities rank cost and availability of health insurance as big concerns. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:05:45 GMT)
To Tell or Not? Disclosing Candidate Health Issues
Running for president eight years ago, John McCain released details about his bout with melanoma that left his face scarred and red. Candidates and presidents historically have evaded questions about their own health -- or even lied. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:30:56 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly rose Monday as the broader market reacted favorably to a report that Bear Stearns shareholders would get more money from a JPMorgan Chase buyout. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:24:22 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Stocks
Shares of health care providers and service companies lacked direction in Monday morning trading, with insurer Cigna advancing but prescription benefits manager Medco Health Solutions falling. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:48:18 GMT)
10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex
When you're in the mood, it's a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune system or maintaining a healthy weight. Yet good sex offers those health benefits and more. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:00:02 GMT)
Meek's ties to health bill, cigar maker raise question
U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek touted legislation expanding health insurance for poor kids in late October when he joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a Liberty City clinic. But behind the scenes, Meek helped Miami cigar maker Jorge Padron, one of the legislation's critics. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:39:21 GMT)
Newspro Health Care Journalism: Special Report
When the Association of Health Care Journalists meets this week in Los Angeles, it will focus on maintaining accuracy on the increasingly complex health beat. Newspro talks to experts and insiders about the challenges of healthcare reporting in a multiplatform world. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:51:47 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 24, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:02:05 GMT)
Health Ministry explains position on aesthetic medicine
SINGAPORE: The Health Ministry (MOH) has sent a letter to all doctors in Singapore, stating its position on aesthetic procedures which are medical treatments that enhance a patient's looks. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:18:33 GMT)
Cardinal Health, Ge Healthcare, Broaden Relationship To Offer Greater Access To Myoview(TM) Imaging Agent
Cardinal Health and GE Healthcare announced an agreement to broaden the availability of GE Healthcare's Myoview™ (Tetrofosmin) cardiac imaging agent through Cardinal Health's leading network of specialized nuclear pharmacies. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:21:35 GMT)
Health Grades OKs 500,000-Share Buyback
Health Grades Inc. approved a plan to buy up to 500,000 shares of its stock, the health care ratings company said Monday. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:03:56 GMT)
Health Buzz: Health Costs and Other Health Headlines
As employers devote more company funds to the meet the rising cost of health care, wages are stagnating for their workers, the Washington Post reports this morning. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:11:43 GMT)
U.S. Supreme Court allows employers to reduce health benefits for older retirees
The AARP had argued that reducing benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees amounted to age discrimination. The Supreme Court disagreed. The Supreme Court today gave employers a green light to reduce their health benefits for millions of retirees who turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. The justices turned away a legal challenge from the AARP, the nation's senior citizens lobby, which had ... (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:22:52 GMT)
Kan. House OKs Health Care Bill
A health care bill that provides a year's worth of state aid to poor families to help them buy insurance won first-round approval Monday in the House. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:44:31 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly rose Monday as the broader market jumped on JPMorgan's increased bid for Bear Stearns and better-than-expected home sales figures. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:49:58 GMT)
Brazil sends hundreds of health workers to ERs to treat dengue outbreak
Brazil will send hundreds of health workers to Rio de Janeiro state to help overwhelmed emergency rooms that are reporting 80 new cases of dengue fever every hour, the health minister announced Monday. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:19:53 GMT)
National health register 'will double red tape'
The Federal Opposition has echoed the warnings from doctors' groups that a national register for health workers could compromise patient safety. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:27:00 GMT)
Health-care marketing firm Prairie Dog joins forces with Trozzolo Communications Group
Trozzolo Communications Group and Prairie Dog, a health-care marketing firm founded and run by Phil Smith, are joining forces. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:36:52 GMT)
Biosensing nanodevice to revolutionize health screenings
One day soon a biosensing nanodevice developed by Arizona State University researcher Wayne Frasch may eliminate long lines at airport security checkpoints and revolutionize health screenings for diseases like anthrax, cancer and antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:13:37 GMT)
Health Care: Not So Recession-Proof
The medical industry's footing becomes shaky in tough economic times. For starters, folks could opt for mortgage payments over health insurance (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:08:13 GMT)
Frequently asked questions about health savings accounts
If you are in a high-deductible health plan linked to a health savings account, you'll have to start thinking about your insurance in a whole new way. Not only must you get your head around network rules, but you have to plan for surprises, manage your cash flow and even make investing decisions. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:20:00 GMT)
Take charge of your health care
Jason and Jean Jeffords of Bedford, N.H. pay about $240 a month for their health insurance, which they get through the small company that Jason works for. It's a pretty comprehensive package of benefits. Hospital stays? Check. Trips to the E.R.? Check. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:24:05 GMT)
Click here for the best health care
There's a movement afoot to make you directly pay more of the bill for your health care. The theory is that this will make you more choosy and that you'll put more effort into comparing costs and researching doctors and hospitals. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:24:25 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly rose Tuesday morning despite a decline in the broader market as investors reacted to January's drop in home prices and a consumer-confidence report that hit a five-year low. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:07:32 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Stocks Slide
Shares of health care providers and service companies are edging down in morning trading, with shares of several insurers losing ground. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:34:37 GMT)
Celgene Best in Health Care Sector
With the year's first quarter drawing to a close, Celgene Corp. has been the top performer for the year thus far in the S&P 500's health care sector. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:26:39 GMT)
Betancourt's Health May Prompt FARC Release, El Colombiano Says
March 25 (Bloomberg) -- Ingrid Betancourt , a former Colombian presidential candidate held hostage by guerrillas, is in critical health and may soon be released, El Colombiano newspaper reported , citing unnamed officials in Guaviare state. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:31:05 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 25, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:02:05 GMT)
The new rules of consumer-driven health care
Jason and Jean Jeffords of Bedford, N.H. pay about $240 a month for their health insurance, which they get through the small company that Jason works for. It's a pretty comprehensive package of benefits. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:31:00 GMT)
Lasting health consequences follow premature birth
The health consequences of being born prematurely are broad and enduring, including a higher risk of death throughout childhood and lower reproduction rates as adults, researchers said on Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:36:35 GMT)
High Costs Force Third of Americans to Skip Needed Health Care
TUESDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) -- One-third of Americans -- even those with health insurance -- say high costs force them to skip needed medical care, a new survey shows. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:51:43 GMT)
Health Care: Not So Recession-Proof
The medical industry's footing becomes shaky in tough economic times. For starters, folks could opt for mortgage payments over health insurance (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:25:32 GMT)
Primary Health Care Needs Fixing Before Universal Care Can Work
Who will take care of the estimated 47 million uninsured Americans if they get health coverage promised by politicians? Few people seem concerned about whether the supply of primary care doctors is up to the task. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:15:21 GMT)
Candidates go opposite ways on health care
Sharply different philosophies are at the core of the three candidates' potential solutions for how Americans should get and pay for their health care in the coming decade. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:59:53 GMT)
Kids' Health Insurance Plan Moves Forward In the House
The Maryland House of Delegates agreed yesterday to encourage more working-poor families to enroll their children in a state health insurance program but stopped short of mandating enrollment and withholding tax credits from parents who don't sign up. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:52:10 GMT)
Most aren't fans of health care system
A survey of more than 26,400 Americans conducted by the AFL-CIO found that people are fed up with the U.S. health care system, whether they have health insurance or not. "The survey results paint a devastating picture of a health care system that costs too... (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:36:52 GMT)
Health insurers to meet with state agency on rescission probe
Consumer advocates worry that the closed session will advance a plan that critics say could make it easier to cancel policies. Regulators say that's not on the agenda. California's largest health insurers, facing possible fines and other penalties for the way they sometimes cancel policies after patients pile up medical bills, meet Wednesday with regulators to discuss ongoing state ... (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:38:02 GMT)
Health Food Gives DSM A Boost
Dutch ingredents firm passes on higher raw material costs thanks to thriving health food business, strong brand. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:11:41 GMT)
Health care websites that help plan medical expenses
There's a movement afoot to make you directly pay more of the bill for your health care. The theory is that this will make you more choosy and that you'll put more effort into comparing costs and researching doctors and hospitals. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:14:00 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies slipped in early trading Wednesday after the Commerce Department reported that durable goods orders fell in February. The market expected orders to increase. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:12:05 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Stocks Fall
Shares of health care providers and service companies are slipping in early trading, with shares of insurer Tenet Healthcare taking the biggest losses. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:31:35 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 26, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:02:46 GMT)
Preterm Birth Linked To Lifelong Health Issues
The health care implications of being born premature are much broader and reach further into adulthood than previously thought, according to a long-term study of more than a million men and women. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:07:26 GMT)
Philippine Health Chief Approves Order to Eradicate Black Market in Kidneys
Jim Gomez March 26, 2008 - 11:56 a.m. MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A new order aimed at eradicating a thriving black market in kidney sales by desperately poor Filipinos would restrict foreigners traveling to the Philippines in search of donors, the health secretary said Wednesday. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:26:53 GMT)
Finding Health Insurance if You Are Self-Employed
If three?s one issue that divides the self-employed from all other employees, it is their preoccupation with the subject of health insurance. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:13:09 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Stocks Down
Health care stocks lost ground Wednesday, with hospital operators and health insurers falling on concerns about financial pressure for companies that benefiting from Medicare revenue. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:24:35 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies closed mostly down Wednesday in line with the broader market as investors reacted to a Commerce Department report that showed a drop in February's durable-goods orders. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:34:35 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Cassini finds organic matter on Enceladus … Fruit fly brains aid medical researchers … Study reports more global warming evidence … Low radon gas levels might be beneficial ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:51:26 GMT)
As more of our health records move online, privacy concerns grow
A host of big-name companies is launching initiatives aimed at helping people take control of their personal health-care information and making it more useful to them. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:58:18 GMT)
Sadrists' grip on Iraqis' health care takes toll
Al-Sadr's ironclad control over Iraq's health system and other key ministries has come under renewed scrutiny following recent clashes between his Mahdi Army militia and the Iraqi army. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:24:35 GMT)
PBS to air study on link between money, health
If you tell Dr. Anthony Iton where you live and how much money you make, he'll tell you how long you're likely to live. The public health director for Alameda County said he was startled by the results of taking the county's deaths and mapping them according... (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:51:26 GMT)
Finding Health Insurance if You Are Self-Employed
If there’s one issue that divides the self-employed from all other employees, it is their preoccupation with the subject of health insurance. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:39:50 GMT)
Finding Health Insurance if You Are Self-Employed
If there’s one issue that divides the self-employed from all other employees, it is their preoccupation with the subject of health insurance. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:40:19 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of many health care equipment and supply companies remained relatively flat early Thursday as investors reacted to a reading on the economy that showed personal spending increased more than expected in the fourth quarter. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:19:50 GMT)
Sadrists' grip on Iraqis' health care takes toll
Al-Sadr's ironclad control over Iraq's health system and other key ministries has come under renewed scrutiny following recent clashes between his Mahdi Army militia and the Iraqi army. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:58:12 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care
Health care stocks moved up in morning trading Thursday, with Cardinal Health making the largest gains. The markets opened lower, but health care providers and service companies advanced. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:22:51 GMT)
Dangerous classrooms a health risk, say teachers
Dirty and dangerous classrooms are posing a threat to pupils' and teachers' health and safety, teachers have claimed (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:28:43 GMT)
Woman disarmed at U. of Louisville health center
A woman who walked into a health services building with a weapon at the University of Louisville has been disarmed. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:50:36 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 27, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:02:18 GMT)
Health Aid Programs Targeted for Budget Cuts
The budget proposed by Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) might force the county to slow its ambitious effort to offer medical care to adults who lack health insurance and could mean that senior citizens will receive fewer hours of in-home support. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:26:45 GMT)
Woman disarmed at University of Louisville health center
University of Louisville police have disarmed a woman carrying a gun at a campus health services building. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:38:14 GMT)
USANA Health Cuts 1Q Guidance
USANA Health Sciences Inc., which makes nutritional, personal care and weight management products, on Thursday reduced its first-quarter profit and revenue guidance below analyst projections because of lower sales in North America (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:52:35 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly gained on Thursday, bucking a broader market decline after a reading on the economy confirmed a slowdown in the final quarter of 2007. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:55:01 GMT)
Agreement Puts Teeth in Affordable Health Care
Aetna Inc. will provide dental coverage at significant discounts to participants in Howard County's new plan to provide access to affordable health care. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:06:21 GMT)
Finding Health Insurance if You Are Self-Employed
If there is one thing that separates the self-employed from those employed by others, it is their preoccupation with health insurance. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:40:49 GMT)
Clinton Details Premium Cap in Health Plan
Hillary Rodham Clinton said she would like to cap health insurance premiums at 5 percent to 10 percent of income. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:45:14 GMT)
Clinton details premium cap in health plan
Hillary Rodham Clinton said she would like to limit the cost of health insurance to no more than 10 percent of Americans' income. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:28:56 GMT)
Liver Transplantation Has Long-term Implications For A Child’s Health Related Quality Of Life
Parents of pediatric liver transplant recipients report lower health-related quality of life for their children two years after the surgery, compared to reports from the parents of healthy children. However, reports of family dysfunction fall within the normal range. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:19:45 GMT)
Clinton Details Premium Cap in Health Plan
Hillary Rodham Clinton said she would like to limit the cost of health insurance to no more than 10 percent of Americans’ income. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:39:31 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Health Care
A Lehman Brothers analyst lowered his profit estimates for 10 health insurers Friday, pointing to a variety of factors including higher medical costs. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:21:18 GMT)
An Interview with Clinton on Health Care
The following is an edited transcript of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton?s interview with Kevin Sack of The New York Times about health care. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:23:57 GMT)
Health trust off special measures
The trust which runs mental health services in Cornwall is removed from special measures. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:53:27 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Stocks Rise
Shares of health care providers and service companies moved up in Friday morning trading, with hospital operator Tenet Healthcare climbing on positive analyst comments. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:44:45 GMT)
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