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Global warming, global health: Campaign will raise awareness
From deadly heat waves in the Midwest and Northeast to more intense Gulf Coast hurricanes and Southwest droughts, the effects of climate change will have an unprecedented impact on the health of Americans, a report said Monday. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:08:05 GMT)
Majority Of US Physicians Favor National Health Insurance
The largest survey ever of American physicians' opinions on health-care financing has found that 59 percent of doctors support government legislation to establish national health insurance while only 32 percent oppose it. Support has grown 10 percent over past 5 years. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:26:59 GMT)
Japan opposition to censure health minister: Kyodo
Japan's main opposition party stepped up its attacks on Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's government on Tuesday, deciding to present a censure motion against the health minister to parliament's upper house. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:31:41 GMT)
Health Mgmt. Sells Stake in 7 Hospitals
Hospital owner and operator Health Management Associates Inc. said Tuesday it sold a 27 percent stake in seven of its hospitals in North and South Carolina to Novant Health for $300 million. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:49:31 GMT)
Most Docs Favor National Health Insurance
Most U.S. doctors now support the idea of national health insurance, a shift from a half-decade ago, when less than half favored a national system, a new survey has found. According to a study published in the Mar. 31 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, 59% of the nation's physicians support federal legislation to establish national health insurance, often referred to as a single-payer ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:08:41 GMT)
UN agency lashes out at Israel over Gaza health
The World Health Organization lashed out at Israel on Tuesday for denying or delaying travel permits for critically-ill Gazans, saying the right to health appeared to be "optional" for Palestinians. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:53:40 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly rose in early trading Tuesday as investors reacted positively to news that UBS and Lehman Brothers are working to raise cash to offset losses stemming from the mortgage crisis. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:18:13 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Stocks Rise
Shares of health care providers and service companies are up with the market in morning trading, with insurer Cigna Corp. making the largest gains. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:29:57 GMT)
NJ Probes Health Care Misspending
Wealthy people are enrolled in a state-run health care program for working poor families and criminal investigators are examining another state health program for the poor, according to new state audits that found shocking displays of wasted money. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:08:50 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 1, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:02:46 GMT)
UK health screening to save 2,000 lives a year
People aged 40 to 74 in England are to be given free health screening to identify those at risk of the vascular diseases which kill 170,000 a year, British Health Secretary Alan Johnson said on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:33:37 GMT)
UN agency lashes out at Israel over Gaza health
The World Health Organization lashed out at Israel on Tuesday for denying or delaying travel permits for critically ill Gaza Strip residents, saying the right to health appeared to be optional for Palestinians. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:43:24 GMT)
Health Mgmt Up on Joint Venture Plans
Shares of Health Management Associates Inc. rose more than 10 percent Tuesday, as investors applauded the hospital operator's plan to sell a 27 percent stake in seven of its hospitals in North and South Carolina to Novant Health for $300 million. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:53:46 GMT)
Ore. Uses Lottery Approach for Health Program
Oregon officials knew demand for new slots in a state-funded health-insurance program would far exceed supply, so they decided to randomly pull names from the nearly 100,000 people who applied. Meet a winner and a loser in Oregon's health-insurance "lottery." (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:36:49 GMT)
Arizona: Health Coverage for Same-Sex Partners
A panel has approved a plan to provide taxpayer-subsidized health coverage for the domestic partners of state employees and retirees. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:31:08 GMT)
Legislators Reach Deal on Health Care in Budget Talks
State lawmakers passed the first piece of New York’s budget, agreeing on a health care package but remaining at an impasse over several thorny questions, including ones over taxes and schools. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:34:39 GMT)
Health effects of climate change targeted
U.S. public health officials have created a plan to combat the health effects of climate change. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:27 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed early Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned the economy may weaken in the first half of this year. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:01:10 GMT)
Sherie Rene Scott's Evening of Worship Raises Big Money for Newman's Health Initiative
Sherie Rene Scott's You May Now Worship Me, which was presented March 31 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, raised $200,000 for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of The Actors Fund of America. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:05:06 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Stocks Slide
Health care stocks fell with the market in Wednesday morning trading, slipping back from large gains a day ago. Here is how some companies in the sector fared Wednesday morning: (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:46:26 GMT)
Health Effects of Climate Change Targeted
WASHINGTON, Apr 1, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- U.S. public health officials have created a plan to combat the health effects of climate change. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:34:59 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 2, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:02:29 GMT)
Evidence lacking on health benefits of drinking lots of water
Washington, DC (Friday, March 28, 2008) — A recent look at what is known about the health effects of drinking water reveals that most supposed benefits are not backed by solid evidence. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:11:26 GMT)
MPs' panel grills under-fire health board leader
Hawkes Bay District Health Board chief executive Chris Clarke says he asked commissioner Sir John Anderson if he wanted him to stay in his job, but stopped short of directly offering to resign. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:34:44 GMT)
The Ailing Health Insurance Markets
The Nation -- Oh no! Another economics post! And a long one! Don't fret. The next one will be as fluffy and short as I can make it. But today I want to play doctor and patient with the US health insurance markets. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:11:41 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care
Shares of health care providers and service companies declined Wednesday as the markets edged back from the gains of the prior session. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:16:56 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed Wednesday as the broader market retreated on concerns over a spike in oil prices and foreboding remarks from the Federal Reserve about a weakening economy. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:28:14 GMT)
Research debunks health value of guzzling water
The notion that guzzling glasses of water to flood yourself with good health is all wet, researchers said on Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:32:38 GMT)
Childhood mental health problems blight adult working life
Mental health problems in childhood blight adult working life, suggests research published ahead of print in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. And problems in working life are associated with mid life depression and anxiety. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:11:25 GMT)
Health Care And Your Elected Officials
With health care a top issue in the presidential race, NBC11 News looks at just what kind of health plans your elected officials have available to them. For some politicians, entire families are covered for less than $300 a month. It's the type of plan some families paying high insurance premiums -- or those who are simply uninsured -- believe should be offered to all Americans. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:03:41 GMT)
Evidence Lacking On Health Benefits Of Drinking Lots Of Water, According to Review of Literature
A recent look at what is known about the health effects of drinking water reveals that most supposed benefits are not backed by solid evidence. The findings indicate that most people do not need to worry about drinking their recommended 8 glasses of 8 ounces of water per day. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:30:50 GMT)
U.S. evaluating mental health of passenger who had bomb parts
Prosecutors were evaluating the mental health of an Army veteran accused of trying to bring pipe bomb-making materials onto a flight, as federal officials said Wednesday his arrest proved the success of new screening techniques. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:52:19 GMT)
Congestion pricing may boost NYC health
Health officials said New York City's decision to charge a fee to drive in parts of Manhattan could mean less asthma, heart disease and higher IQs. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:29:57 GMT)
Greek Islands shut by health department
Restaurant in Greektown cited with violations The Chicago Department of Public Health closed a well-known Greektown restaurant Wednesday after inspectors discovered mice feces and live fruit flies in the basement food-storage area. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:39:05 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed early Thursday as investors reacted to a Labor Department report that said the number of people applying for unemployment benefits rose last week. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:11:06 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Stocks Slip
Health care stocks mostly slid Thursday morning, with insurer Aetna Inc. taking the largest loss. Major indexes including the Dow Jones industrial average were down modestly in early trading, and health care providers and service companies followed suit. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:03:46 GMT)
Report links Connecticut deaths to lack of health insurance
A new report says three Connecticut residents die every week because they don't have health insurance. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:27:17 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 3, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:02:32 GMT)
Reservists shortchanged by military health-care system: ombudsman
Canadian reservists get far inferior health care than regular members of the military, a double standard that is unacceptable, the military ombudsman says. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:07:17 GMT)
Fallen Richland deputy inspires health fair
To commemorate one of their own, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is sponsoring a “Public Safety and Health Awareness Fair” Friday through Sunday Keenan High School. Sheriff Leon Lott said the event is meant to raise the awareness of the importance of get health screenings, in the wake of the death of Deputy Darral Lane. The 41-year-old deputy suffered a heart attack and died Dec. 14 as ... (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:09:11 GMT)
Cell phones could improve teens' health
Teenagers love their cell phones, and researchers may be able to take advantage of that fact to improve their health, a pilot study suggests. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:27:10 GMT)
Detroit Mayor visits health center to detail stimulus plan
DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick visited the Grace Ross Health Center on the city's west side today to detail how the center would benefit under his proposed $300 million economic stimulus plan. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:38:30 GMT)
Miliband 'concerned' over Chinese dissident's health
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Thursday said the jailing of Chinese dissident Hu Jia was a "most concerning development", particularly given the activists health problems. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:05:26 GMT)
Male Partner Violence Hurts Women's Health Worldwide
THURSDAY, April 3 (HealthDay News) -- Women who are victims of male partner violence suffer a wide range of physical and mental health problems, says a World Health Organization study that included 25,000 women in 11 countries. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:01:34 GMT)
Africa must make health spending a priority: group
Africa must make higher health spending a priority if it is to stop rich nations poaching medical staff and cut deaths from the continent's five biggest killers, an African health campaign group said. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:55:24 GMT)
Vital Signs: McCain's health proposal aims for cost control, individual plans
Given the amount of attention focused on the differences between the Democratic presidential candidates’ health-care proposals, you might think presumed Republican nominee Sen. John McCain didn’t have one of his own. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:03:15 GMT)
U.S.-Funded Health Search Engine Blocks 'Abortion'
Popline, the world's largest database on reproductive health, suddenly produces no search results for the word "abortion," apparently out of fear of Bush administration reprisal. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:12:06 GMT)
Male Partner Violence Hurts Women's Health Worldwide
Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. THURSDAY, April 3 (HealthDay News) -- Women who are victims of male partner violence suffer a wide range of physical and mental health problems, says a World Health Organization study that included 25,000 women in 11 countries. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:52:22 GMT)
Voodoo Health Economics
It?s about time someone made the case that John McCain?s approach to health care is based on the foolish claim that the marketplace can produce cheap health care for all. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:42:38 GMT)
Retirees' top worries: Health, costs
The greatest concerns for U.S. retirees are deteriorating health, unexpected illness and the rising cost of healthcare, a survey indicates. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:56:52 GMT)
Small Firms Shoulder Burden of Increasing Health Costs
FRIDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- The economic burden of providing health insurance for employees increased more for small U.S. businesses than for larger businesses from 2000 to 2005, but most small businesses have not stopped offering the benefit, a new study finds. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:00:30 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly rose early Friday, even as the broader market pulled back on a report showing 80,000 jobs were lost in March. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:07:08 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care
Shares of health care providers and service companies are mixed as analysts pore over the sector, devoting particular attention to insurers. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:59:50 GMT)
Global health conference attracts 500 for Sacramento session
A large gathering of global health experts are in Sacramento Friday and Saturday for the region's first major global health conference, to be held at the Sacramento Convention Center. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:09:02 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 4, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:03:26 GMT)
Red seaweed extract shows joint health benefits
The study, funded by Irish company Marigot, builds on previous studies indicating benefits for bone health, and is the first time that the ingredient has been tested in relation to joint health, David O'Leary, Marigot's commercial director, told NutraIngredients.com. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:33:21 GMT)
Jubilant Organosys offers US$255 million to buy Draxis Health
TORONTO - Draxis Health Inc. (TSX:DAX) has received a US$255-million takeover offer from Jubilant Organosys Ltd., a publicly traded company based in India that is offering US$6 per share for the Canadian company. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:40:35 GMT)
Anger as mental health unit sold
Campaigners react angrily to the sale of an NHS mental health unit in Torquay to a private health company. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:25:08 GMT)
America's Ailing Health Insurance Markets
The Nation plays doctor and patient with our ailing health insurance markets. This topic must remain at the forefront of the presidential elections for America to advance. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:30:04 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Stocks
Shares of health care providers and service companies finished the week with mixed results, with AmerisourceBergen stock rising and Tenet Healthcare falling. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:25:49 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies rose Friday afternoon as the broader market wavered following a Labor Department report that showed 80,000 jobs were lost last month. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:28:50 GMT)
Family, school can affect a teen's health
Good family relationships and a positive school experience can affect a teen's health in a good way, Canadian researchers said. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:11:50 GMT)
Rustin High to host health and wellness fair
Bayard Rustin High School in the West Chester Area School District will host a health and wellness fair for students and staff to promote healthy living on April 16. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:53:53 GMT)
Health briefs: Mighty mushrooms pack essential nutrients
Margo Kraus, a registered dietitian and consultant for the Mushroom Council, advises: 1. 20 calories: Mushrooms have essential nutrients that are good for heart health and help boost immunity. They have fewer calories than a rice cake. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:43:36 GMT)
Minority health fair Saturday at Kingsley Center
The Center for Minority Health and its Healthy Black Families Project will hold their annual health fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. next Saturday... (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:28:34 GMT)
Rogge says athletes' health not in danger at Beijing Games amid pollution worries
IOC President Jacques Rogge said pollution in Beijing will not endanger the health of athletes, although their Olympic performance might suffer. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:14:00 GMT)
Health Database Blocked Searches on 'Abortion'
POPLINE, the world's largest database on reproductive health, has been blocking the term 'abortion.' It restored the search term after the matter was brought to the attention of database operators at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:42:53 GMT)
Wasteful spending raises questions about universal health plan
TRENTON, N.J. - Audits that found wasteful spending in New Jersey's health care programs for the poor are raising questions about whether the state could manage a health insurance program for all residents. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:08:33 GMT)
Oswego Developer Buys Central Square Health Center
In January, thousands of patients wondered what they would do when Lifetime Health announced plans to close the Central Square Health Center. Now a local developer has bought it and... (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:14:32 GMT)
Olympics chief: Beijing pollution won't hurt athletes' health
Beijing's heavy pollution might hurt the performances of athletes in this summer's Olympic Games, although it will not endanger their health, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said today. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:25:26 GMT)
Rogge says athletes' health not in danger at Beijing Games amid pollution worries
SINGAPORE - IOC President Jacques Rogge says pollution in Beijing won't endanger the health of athletes although their Olympic performances might suffer. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:27:00 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 5, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:01:11 GMT)
Health officials worried about recent measles outbreak
A recent outbreak of measles in the Toronto area has public health officials concerned. Four such cases were reported. Officials remain worried that the measles original carrier may still be out there. None of the four infected people recently travelled. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:20:26 GMT)
L.A. authorities arrest six on health care fraud charges
Los Angeles County prosecutors say the men have been arrested on charges of stealing almost $2 million from private insurers and federal government-funded health programs. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:26:42 GMT)
Health site blocked 'abortion' searches
A prominent public health school has restored the word "abortion" as an acceptable search term on a reproductive health Web site funded by a federal agency that restricts references to abortions. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:53:28 GMT)
Survey: Troops' mental health at risk
U.S. Army officials are increasingly alarmed about potential mental health problems in soldiers deployed repeatedly to war zones, a survey found. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:14:57 GMT)
IOC chief Rogge says athletes' health not in danger at Beijing Games amid pollution worries
Beijing's heavy pollution may hurt the performances of athletes in this summer's Olympic Games, although it will not endanger their health, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said. The IOC in recent months has acknowledged the possibility that athletes' performances may be affected by China's pollution. But Chinese leaders have made repeated assurances that ... (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:46:00 GMT)
IOC chief Rogge: Athletes' health not in danger in Beijing
Beijing's heavy pollution may hurt the performances of athletes in this summer's Olympic Games, although it will not endanger their health, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said. The IOC in recent months has acknowledged the possibility that athletes' performances may be affected by China's pollution. But Chinese leaders have made repeated assurances that Beijing's ... (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:00:09 GMT)
Health Web site reinstates ‘abortion' as search term
BALTIMORE | A university has restored the word “abortion” as an acceptable search term on a reproductive health Web site funded by a federal agency that restricts references to abortions. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:38:16 GMT)
Army worrying more about mental health of troops serving three and four combat tours in Iraq
WASHINGTON | Army leaders are increasingly alarmed about the mental health of soldiers who face being sent back to combat again and again as troop numbers are sustained indefinitely in Iraq. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:47:45 GMT)
Drinking Tea May Offer Health Benefits, But Evidence Still Limited
Tea drinkers who opt for black, oolong, green or white teas may find that these beverages offer health benefits. But what is -- and isn't -- known about the health effects of drinking tea? Black, oolong, green or white teas have a common origin. Each is produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush. The leaves are loaded with flavonoids and other polyphenols that work as antioxidants, ... (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:13:29 GMT)
Health month events scheduled
SPRINGFIELD - The city and its Public Health Committee will present the 12th annual Luminary Award and Director's Award on Monday at 10 a.m. at City Hall as part of several events celebrating Public Health Month. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:13:54 GMT)
SHOCKING RAP SHEET OF 'SCAM A DAY' HEALTH INSURER
A giant health-insurance company linked by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to an alleged scheme to rip off millions of New Yorkers has been accused of numerous tactics to deny coverage for consumers and boost profits, The Post has learned. Cuomo... (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:58:34 GMT)
Health club offers free water safety course
WILDER -- Town & Country Sports & Health Club hosts a free "Spring into Water Safety" class from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. May 17 for kids ages 5 and up. Parents are also welcome. The class takes place in the club's warm water pool. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:32:30 GMT)
'Abortion' is again a search term on health Web site
A prominent public health school has restored the word abortion as an acceptable search term on a reproductive health Web site funded by a federal agency that restricts references to abortions. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health restored the term on the POPLINE Web site -- "population information online" -- after criticism from some health advocates and librarians that the ... (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:40:31 GMT)
Spring Health Fair is Monday at NCCC
SANBORN — The Niagara County Community College Wellness Center will host its annual Spring Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in NCCC's main cafeteria. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:54:52 GMT)
WHO 60th anniversary and World Health Day 2008
WHO - Anniversary Sixty years ago on April 7, 1948 the World Health Organization's Constitution was approved - a date now celebrated every year as World Health Day. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:01:42 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 6, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:01:58 GMT)
Czech health minister not to resign if health fees are cancelled
Prague- Czech Health Minister Tomas Julinek (the Civic Democratic Party, ODS) does not intend to resign if the Constitutional Court cancels the health fees, Julinek told the commercial television station Prima. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:52:24 GMT)
Qatari Health Authority chief to be in Singapore for 2-day visit
SINGAPORE: Qatari Health Authority chief Sheikha Dr Ghalia Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani will be in Singapore for a two-day visit starting Monday. She will call on Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan, and tour the KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Raffles Hospital and the Health Promotion Board. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:49:31 GMT)
Health Officials: 65 Sickened at Medical Convention
More than 60 people fell ill with the stomach flu after attending a medical convention, with several reporting symptoms as they prepared to leave on flights from Washington, health officials said. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:49:54 GMT)
Health Ministry draws lines on aesthetic practices
SINGAPORE: Is it a turf war between plastic surgeons and other doctors, or is it about patient safety? Even as the Ministry of Health (MOH) has said that there will be guidelines on the practice of aesthetic medicine following its ruling on 11 treatments, it has now drawn another line in the sand. This time, it is between doctors and beauty salon operators. The ministry has told ... (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:55:55 GMT)
Aviva unit Hibernian to buy Irish health insurer
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Hibernian Group, the Irish arm of Britain's biggest insurer Aviva , said on Sunday it planned to enter Ireland's health insurance market by buying 70 percent of Vivas Group Ltd. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:34:17 GMT)
World Health Day focus on effects of climate change
DUBAI — Abrupt climate changes could lead to the re-emergence of certain diseases, Minister of Health Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Quttami said in a statement yesterday to mark the World Health Day which is being observed today. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:09:41 GMT)
BILLY GRAHAM: Health care document should answer questions
DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: Our son wants my wife and me to see our lawyer about having some kind of health care document about our treatment if we become incapacitated, now that we’re getting older. Do you see any moral or religious objection to doing this? — V.G. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:35:59 GMT)
Health officials say new bird flu case was caused by a deadly strain
SEOUL, South Korea - Health officials have confirmed the second outbreak in the past week of bird flu at poultry farms in South Korea. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:51:00 GMT)
Q&A: CEO discusses state of DeKalb Medical and health care
As the president and CEO of DeKalb Medical, Eric Norwood oversees three hospital campuses with 627 beds. DeKalb County opened the main campus, the 451-bed DeKalb Medical on North Decatur Road, in 1961. Operated by the nonprofit DeKalb Regional Health System, DeKalb Medical includes DeKalb Medical at Downtown Decatur, which it acquired in 1994, and DeKalb Medical at Hillandale, a $65 million, ... (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:06:58 GMT)
GNAR offers member Realtors group health insurance option
Local Realtors can now get health insurance as members of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, a benefit the association says it hopes will help its members with the spiraling cost of coverage. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:07:58 GMT)
Toronto measles outbreak prompts health warning
Toronto Public Health has issued a warning to the public about an increase in the number of measles cases in the city. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:40:12 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed early Monday despite gains in the broader market on talk of several potential corporate deals. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:18:13 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care
Shares of pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions are up slightly in morning trading, as health care providers and service companies made small moves. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:22:00 GMT)
Geisinger study: Use of digital health records improve health of the elderly
DANVILLE, PA. –Use of medications that are linked to increased risk of falls in the elderly can be reduced through careful review of patient files in the Electronic Health Record, new Geisinger research shows. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:22:42 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 7, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:02:49 GMT)
Coventry Health Care CEO Gets $11.2M
Coventry Health Care Inc. Chief Executive Dale B. Wolf received $11.2 million from the managed health plan provider in 2007, about 14 percent more than his pay package in 2006, according to a regulatory filing on Friday. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:09:45 GMT)
New health department board introduced
Two years after the state created the new Department of Public Health, Director Mark Horton on Monday morning introduced its advisory committee. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:24:00 GMT)
National Minority Health Month
Medical officials held a health fair at the Florida Capitol this morning to educate people about the importance of oral health care. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:36:49 GMT)
N.H. commissioner launches health week
New Hampshire's health and human services commissioner wants people to consider how climate change affects their health. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:37:20 GMT)
10 health pitfalls to avoid while traveling
Rich or poor, no one can actually afford to get ill while traveling. Planes, trains, automobiles—and the destinations they service—are full of potential health hazards. Just answering the boarding call and observing the fasten seatbelt sign raises the risk of death by deep vein thrombosis or a killer flu. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:42:15 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 6, 2008
Title: Health Highlights: April 6, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 4/7/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/7/2008 (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:34:53 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly declined Monday as investors began to pull back from a rally earlier in the day, in anticipation of the beginning of first-quarter financial reports. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:31:58 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Stocks
Health care stocks edged down in Monday trading, with Patterson Companies shares absorbing the largest loss on a mixed day for the broader markets. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:36:30 GMT)
Mental health unit to shut down
A mental health unit in Worcestershire is to close following a trust meeting. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:12:51 GMT)
Gov't Raises Payments to Health Insurers
The government on Monday said it would raise payments next year to insurers that provide health care coverage to seniors by 3.6 percent, a slight increase from last year's boost. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:44:33 GMT)
Governor speaks up for Dirigo Health adjustments
Gov. John Baldacci joined with the head of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care on Monday to urge support for a bill advocates say is needed to shore up Maine's troubled Dirigo Health program. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:09:37 GMT)
Health care businesses take off at airports
Pharmacies and walk-in health clinics are opening at more airports in the USA, hoping to capture a sizable portion of travelers and airport employees who want access to basic primary health care and to fill their prescriptions at the last minute. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:48:37 GMT)
Health Minister believes doc strike can be averted
Health Minister David Cunliffe remains confident the planned junior doctors strike can be averted. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:13:43 GMT)
Ex-N.L. health minister says he left findings of lab reviews to successor
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Former Newfoundland health minister John Ottenheimer says he didn't inquire about two reviews two years after they found serious problems at a St. John's lab because he wanted to leave that to the minister of that time. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:29:00 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly fell in early trading Tuesday as the broader market retreated on concerns over weak first-quarter reports. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:15:45 GMT)
57 lauded for maintaining public health
SINGAPORE: 57 public officers and community members were lauded for their contributions in maintaining public health such as helping to control the chikungunya fever and highlighting fake drugs. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:53:02 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Stocks Rise
Shares of health care providers and service companies are gaining in morning trading, with insurers rising after the U.S. government said it will raise payments to companies involved in the Medicare Advantage program. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:55:57 GMT)
Elizabeth Edwards Renews Health Care Fight
Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, is back on the campaign trail, rallying for changes to the health care system. The issue has special meaning for Edwards as she battles recurrent breast cancer. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:05:08 GMT)
Europe develops new technologies to boost health of livestock
A range of new technologies including genetic modification (GM) and RNA Interference are being deployed to improve the health of farm animals in a series of European and global initiatives. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:26:18 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 8, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:02:13 GMT)
Report: New Jerseyans without health insurance die sooner
A report released today finds that New Jerseyans without health insurance tend to die sooner than people who are covered. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:38:20 GMT)
Sector Snap: Health Insurers
Shares of health insurers rose Tuesday after Medicare officials said they will delay changes that could have lowered payments to companies which provide coverage to seniors. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:55:00 GMT)
Chinese Health Officials: Son Gave Father Bird Flu
Chinese health officials have confirmed that a father caught bird flu from his son last December, according to a report released Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:49:44 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Stocks
Shares of health insurers moved higher Tuesday on a mixed day for health care providers and service stocks. The U.S. government said that in 2009, it will raise payments to insurers involved in the Medicare Advantage program, which provides health care to seniors. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:18:22 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed Tuesday as the broader market retracted on weak first-quarter profit data and remarks from some Federal Reserve officials expressing concern about a prolonged economic downturn, with little room to cut interest rates further. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:43:00 GMT)
Key players in global health converge on Seattle
Hundreds of the top players in international health and development convene in Seattle this week, thanks to a researcher once ostracized by the global health community as a troublesome "bomb thrower." (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:38:01 GMT)
New law in B.C. aims to recover health costs
The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that it says would allow the Health Ministry to recover millions of dollars through the courts every year. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:29:48 GMT)
Health project grant applications sought
Health-related projects targeted (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:56:20 GMT)
McDonald's opposes health bill crackdown
McDonald's Restaurants (New Zealand) boss told MPs today that powers in a health bill introduced "overt state coercion in the food choices of citizens". (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:09:24 GMT)
Chaiya to remain as public health minister until Constitution Court says otherwise: Sompong
Justice Minister Sompong Amornwiwat said Wednesday that Public Health Minister Chaiya Sasomsup will retain his seat until the Constitution Court makes a ruling in his case. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:28:15 GMT)
29% Favor National Health Insurance Overseen by Federal Government
Twenty-nine percent (29%) of American adults favor a national health insurance program overseen by the Federal Government. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 39% oppose such a government-led initiative while 31% are not sure. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:51:51 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly rose early Wednesday as investors seemed undaunted by rising gas prices and a foreboding profit forecast from United Parcel Service Inc. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:11:37 GMT)
Nationwide Health Falls on Downgrade
Shares of healthcare real estate investment trust Nationwide Health Properties are falling. The stock reached an all-time high of $36.39 on Thursday, and is up 13.3 percent so far in 2008. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:36:52 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care
Health care stocks are edging higher in morning trading, lead by shares of medical laboratory operators Quest Diagnostics and Laboratory Corp. of America. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:56:01 GMT)
Your neighborhood can affect your health
Research carried out at the Peninsula Medical School, South West England, has found strong links between neighbourhood deprivation and the physical and intellectual health of older people. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:41:21 GMT)
Kaine Signs Bills to Overhaul Va. Mental Health System
RICHMOND, April 9 -- Gov. Timothy M. Kaine signed a package of bills Wednesday morning that will overhaul Virginia's mental health system in response to the shootings at Virginia Tech nearly a year ago. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:43:04 GMT)
Elizabeth Edwards touts Clinton health plan
Elizabeth Edwards put in a plug Wednesday for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's health care plan possibly the closest any Democratic presidential candidate is likely to get to an endorsement from former rival John Edwards or his wife. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:01:47 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 9, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:02:17 GMT)
Microsoft Jumps Into European Health-care Market
Microsoft is now offering its Amalga health-care software in Europe, the company announced at the CohnIT heath-care show o... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:10:15 GMT)
Community Health gets $50,000 to buy ultrasound equipment
Community Health Centers Inc., a nonprofit that provides affordable health care to underserved children and adults in Central Florida, received $50,000 to purchase four ultrasound systems. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:38:26 GMT)
Microsoft jumps into European health-care market
Microsoft is now offering its Amalga health-care software in Europe, the company announced at the CohnIT heath-care show on Wednesday in Berlin. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:38:30 GMT)
Va. gov. signs mental health bills
The governor signed into law Wednesday a package of legislation aimed at tightening the state's mental health system and improving campus security in response to last year's deadly Virginia Tech shootings. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:03:07 GMT)
Climate change brings health risks
A top government health official said Wednesday that climate change is expected to have a significant impact on health in the next few decades, with certain regions of the country — and the elderly and children — most vulnerable to increased health problems. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:03:31 GMT)
Cleaning 'improves mental health'
Working up a sweat while performing household chores could benefit your mental health, a study suggests. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:17:49 GMT)
Legislators hope to cure what ails health care system
Posted: 9:54 PM- Providing every Utahn health insurance they can afford may not be impossible. But first, 11 legislators must check their differences at the door and hammer out a plan on which both the Legislature and Gov. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:04:04 GMT)
Just A Minute With: Actress/health guru Marilu Henner
Actress Marilu Henner has spent about 35 years in various TV and film roles and written eight health and fitness books but this year she has taken on a new role -- baddie. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:12:38 GMT)
CDC: Global Warming Likely to Bring Health Risks
A top government official said that climate change is expected to bring an increase in health problems in the next few decades. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:49:54 GMT)
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