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Health Tip: Talking to Your Dentist
(HealthDay News) -- Good dental care protects your teeth, and helps prevent other health problems. So, it's important to talk to your dentist about how to take proper care of your teeth. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:01:18 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supply companies
Health care equipment and supply stocks mostly rose in early trading Monday as Wall Street reacted favorably to acquisition news. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:08:22 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health stocks mixed in Monday trading
Health care providers and service companies were mixed in Monday morning trading, with shares of hospital operator Tenet Healthcare Corp. rising and insurer Cigna corp. slipping. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:50:02 GMT)
Election Notebook: McCain says health-care costs need to be controlled
Sen. John McCain is turning to health care on the campaign trail Monday, telling an audience in Miami that the system is costly and that prices need to be brought under control. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:08:45 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 28, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:02:26 GMT)
Debate continues over Michigan health insurance bills
A state Senate panel could begin voting on proposed changes to Michigan's individual health insurance market as early as this week. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:25:01 GMT)
Earnings Preview: Medco Health Solutions
Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. reports earnings for the first quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:38:28 GMT)
McCain assails Democratic health-care approach
Republican presidential candidate John McCain criticized his Democratic rivals on Monday for a "big government" approach to health care and said he would focus on reducing costs and increasing coverage. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:56:05 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Mysterious ocean currents discovered … Deep brain stimulation used for many ills … The ESA says GIOVE-B is safely in orbit … Scientists identify new neurologic illness ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:57:24 GMT)
McCain rejects 'big government' takeover of health care
Sen. John McCain on Monday rejected a "big government" takeover of the health care system, saying he wants to empower families to make more medical decisions. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:39:08 GMT)
Study Warns That Job Losses Will Strain Government Health Costs
Health researchers projected that each percentage-point rise in unemployment would swell the uninsured by 1.1 million, stoking demand for government health coverage. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:15:48 GMT)
McCain would 'put families in charge' of health care
John McCain, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, spent much of last week emphasizing how he's a different kind of Republican. This week, he focuses on his plans for health care, which are more aligned with President Bush and other Republicans. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:33:46 GMT)
Getting married for health insurance
Seven percent of Americans say they or someone in their household decided to tie the knot in the last year so they could receive healthcare benefits, a poll finds. Some people marry for love, some for companionship, and others for status or money. Now comes another reason to get hitched: health insurance. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:25:55 GMT)
Polls show health care a growing concern
A new poll shows concerns over rising health care costs have kept pace with other major economic worries - second only to skyrocketing gas prices and tied with getting a job or raise that pays enough to cover increased living expenses. The survey by the... (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:42:29 GMT)
Mental health 'first aid' launch
First aid training for mental health problems is to be offered in communities and workplaces across Wales. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:00:43 GMT)
Philippines Health Officials: No Kidneys For Foreigners
Foreigners will be permanently banned from receiving kidneys for transplant in the Philippines to prevent the country from becoming a major Asian center in a thriving black market, health officials announced Tuesday. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:13:16 GMT)
McCain seeks tax credit for health care
Republican presidential candidate John McCain wants health insurance companies to compete for your business on the open market. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:22:05 GMT)
Philippines health officials: No kidneys for foreigners
Foreigners will be permanently banned from receiving kidneys for transplant in the Philippines to prevent the country from becoming a major Asian center in an already thriving black-market trade, health officials announced Tuesday. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:58:23 GMT)
McCain moves to middle on health care
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is proposing a greater federal commitment to people without health insurance on Tuesday, suggesting that states set up non-profit risk pools to help Americans who are denied coverage or can't afford it. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:35:00 GMT)
McCain proposing tax credit to buy health insurance
Republican presidential candidate John McCain wants health insurance companies to compete for your business on the open market. He would offer families a $5,000 tax credit to help buy insurance policies. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:36:16 GMT)
Medco Health 1Q profit, sales top Wall Street estimates
Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Tuesday record mail-order volume and an influx of generic drugs on the market drove first-quarter results above Wall Street expectations. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:09:34 GMT)
AP Interview: Schwarzenegger to try health care fix again
Three months after his effort to retool the state's health care system ran aground, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told The Associated Press he'll try again. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:31:39 GMT)
McCain's Health-Care Proposal
Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), the likely Republican Presidential nominee, stayed true to GOP principles Apr. 29 when he unveiled a health-care reform proposal that leans heavily on competition rather than government intervention. He also wants to see the states take a far greater role in fostering that competition and in forming risk pools that would insure coverage for the sickest citizens. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:08:41 GMT)
Health, Happiness Index Created
Staying healthy and happy is a struggle for about half of Americans, according to a massive survey that attempts to measure the nation's general welfare, much like the Dow Jones Industrial Average portrays the health of the stock market (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:09:43 GMT)
Health Tip: Pre-Pregnancy Health for Men
(HealthDay News) -- When trying to conceive, good health is important for both moms- and dads-to-be. Future fathers can help a couple's chances of having a healthy baby. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:01:20 GMT)
Afghan 'health link' to uranium
The BBC hears that rising rates of child health issues in Afghanistan may be linked to depleted uranium weapons. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:02:24 GMT)
Second EU test satellite 'in good health'
A second test satellite for Galileo, Europe's rival to the US Global Positioning System, is "in good health" despite a hiccup that emerged after it was placed in orbit last Sunday, the European Space Agency said on Wednesday. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:18:02 GMT)
Report: Health risks outweigh farming cost cuts
The way America produces meat, milk and eggs is unsustainable, creates significant risks to public health from antibiotic resistance and disease, damages the environment and unnecessarily harms animals, a report released Tuesday says. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:38:47 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 30, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:01:53 GMT)
Health czar: Bollywood, stop boozing!
After asking Bollywood actors not to smoke on screen, India's health minister has called on movie heroes to stop drinking alcohol on camera, while hinting that the booze could stay in villains' cups, a newspaper reported Wednesday. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:16:34 GMT)
Federal Money in Health Care Plan From McCain
The senator called for the federal government to give money to states to help cover people who have been denied health insurance. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:37:07 GMT)
Researchers create health, happiness index
Staying healthy and happy is a struggle for about half of Americans, according to a massive survey that attempts to measure the nation's general welfare, much like the Dow Jones Industrial Average portrays the health of the stock market. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:31:07 GMT)
Former UCLA Health Employee Charged With Selling Celeb Records To Media
The U.S. District Court indictment against a former administrative assistant does not appear related to leaks of Britney Spears' health information this year. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:50:00 GMT)
Health savings accounts growing in popularity
More than 6 million people are enrolled in health insurance plans that allow them to also open health savings accounts, nearly double estimates from just two years ago, according to new industry projections. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:42:38 GMT)
CNN Classroom Edition: Broken Gov't - Health Care: Critical Condition
(CNN Student News) -- Record the CNN Special Investigations Unit Classroom Edition: Broken Government: Health Care: Critical Condition when it airs commercial-free on Monday, May 5, 2008, from 4:00 -- 5:00 a.m. ET on CNN. (A short feature begins at 4:00 a.m. and precedes the program.) (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:43 GMT)
Document change aims to promote troop mental health
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. troops will not have to disclose all their mental health counseling when applying for security clearances under a change the Defense Department hopes will ease the stigma of seeking help for combat stress, The Associated Press has learned. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:13:01 GMT)
Study finds troops shy away from mental health care
U.S. military personnel fear that seeking help for mental health problems could harm their careers, according to a survey released Wednesday. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:23:26 GMT)
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