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Eat insects for health and planet - scientists
LONDON - You could call it the campaign for real grub. Scientists want us to eat insects - for the sake of our health and that of the planet. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:25:29 GMT)
STULTZ: Texas health care crisis at its tipping point
It's no secret that our health care system is in turmoil, with Texas leading the nation in the rate of residents without health insurance. But the latest report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation should ring louder bells of alarm. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:48:19 GMT)
Region's employment picture shifts to health care
Employment in the Pittsburgh region has shifted from steel and heavy manufacturing to health-care providers for more than 20 years. The transition, however, has been tough in terms of wages, say those who have made the shift. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:51:32 GMT)
Woman opts to retire early over health insurance battle
Helen Bender worked 35 years for Embarq and planned to put in a few more with the phone company. But the Carlisle woman's plans came apart because of a change in federal law governing military retirees and government-provided health insurance -- a law that seems to be wide open for interpretation. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:04:18 GMT)
Health department finds zero violations at 28 food service places
The Allegany County Health Department found zero violations at 28 food service establishments during this year’s first-quarter environmental inspection. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:08:53 GMT)
S.C. cities might drastically change health insurance
Myrtle Beach budget director Mike Shelton got a colonoscopy in Thailand because of a change in accounting standards for local governments. The change has to do with how local governments pay their health insurance costs. It essentially creates a multimillion-dollar debt that cities and counties have to pay to cover their employees’ future health costs. It is so significant S.C. lawmakers are ... (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:13:00 GMT)
Region's employment picture shifts to health care
Employment in the Pittsburgh region has shifted from steel and heavy manufacturing to health-care providers. The transition, however, has been tough in terms of wages, say those who have made the shift. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:30:20 GMT)
New health care centres supported
Plans for two primary health centres for Devizes and Trowbridge are backed. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:59:04 GMT)
UN's health agency, WHO, urges worldwide ban on tobacco ads
The health-research arm of the United Nations called on all countries to ban tobacco advertising to prevent young people from taking up the smoking habit. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:04:49 GMT)
Reports slam mental health policies
Two panels appointed by the Easley administration to review North Carolina's mental health system have filed scathing reports that call for reversing many bungled reforms implemented in the past seven years, saying deep cuts in hospital beds and treatment staff endanger lives. Among the key recommendations: Add at least 717 full-time employees at state mental hospitals to meet ... (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:19:34 GMT)
New Federally-Funded Health Initiative To Speed Benefits Of Science To North Carolinians
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received a $61 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant that will help speed up how scientific discoveries directly benefit patients in communities across North Carolina.UNC is among 14 academic health centers in 11 states to join the ranks of the NIH's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) consortium. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:08:41 GMT)
Children held over Khartoum attack in good health: U.N.
Some 89 children detained by Sudan on suspicion of taking part in a rebel assault on the capital Khartoum appear to be in good health and have not been mistreated, the U.N. children's agency UNICEF said on Sunday. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:26:01 GMT)
Grants awarded for health care in community
Due to the support of the community, the Foundation for Community Care awarded $198,783 for area health care needs through its endowment fund. "It was challenging and exciting at the same time," said Leona Colvin, foundation executive director, about the selection process. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:59:58 GMT)
LGU to provide health, burial aids to veterans
ALABEL, Sarangani -- To acknowledge their heroic contribution in defending the country against the Japanese invaders during World War II, the Provincial Government will provide surviving veterans health and burial benefits. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:11:23 GMT)
Logan Health Department, WIC helps children grow up healthy
The Logan County Health Department knows that mothers want the best ways to care for their babies. Providing healthy foods is one of the first steps to insuring that a child will grow up healthy and strong. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:12:56 GMT)
First Ever Bilingual Health Fare
People started lining up at 10 a.m. Saturday morning for Fiesta de Salud. Health care professionals were on hand to give free health screenings and information on how to live a healthy lifestyle. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:32:06 GMT)
Overhyped health stories? They're all pants
On the press, Peter Wilby: We live in a medically anxious society where newspapers believe that health coverage attracts readers (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:03:16 GMT)
Health Calendar
SEMINARSHearth Health for Everyone, 1-2:30 p.m. June 5 at Clement Manor, 9405 W. Howard Ave., Greenfield. Hosted by the Alzheimer's Association. Call 546-7302 to register. For information, call (800) 272-3900 or visit (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:49:43 GMT)
St. Mary's Health Care Goes Online
St. Mary's Hospital went high-tech over the weekend rolling out its new brand-new electronic health care monitoring system online. Find out how the system is designed to save patients' and doctors' time. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:04:23 GMT)
Raising the alarm about mental health among children
VietNamNet Bridge - In recent years there have been growing concerns about mental health-related problems amongst children such as anorexia nervosa, school aversion, games addiction, depression, collective hysteria and suicide. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:54:03 GMT)
Women's Health Expo
Ladies, many of us love to be fashionable, but like they say, if you don't have your health, you don't have anything. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:58:10 GMT)
Stab Mum Held Under Mental Health Act
The mother of two children stabbed to death at their home has been detained under the Mental Health Act. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:18:00 GMT)
Workers pay for health insurance via low wages
Q. Who pays for employment-based health insurance? A. Ultimately workers do, according to the Economic Research Institute on the Uninsured at the University of Michigan. Many people view private health insurance as a "fringe" benefit that employers bestow on their workers. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:15:05 GMT)
Health care quality, access addressed in group's plan
A state work group is proposing competition as an incentive for hospitals to offer better health care to North Carolina's poor. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:15:48 GMT)
Rating Health Care Behind Bars
Six months ago, Prison Health Services -- the private, for profit company that manages health care in 10 of the city's 11 jails -- got a raise. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:20:30 GMT)
Amedisys acquires 5 home-health locations
Amedisys Inc., a nursing-home services company, said Monday it acquired five home-health agencies from Health Management Associates Inc., a hospital owner and operator. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:24:22 GMT)
Troubled Gascoigne detained under mental health laws
Troubled former England player Paul Gascoigne has been sectioned under the mental health laws in Britain for the second time in five months, police said on Monday. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:56:18 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly fell with the broader market in early trading Monday, as investors awaited a report on manufacturing activity. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:02:54 GMT)
Ozone Health Watch Monday
There’s an Ozone Health Watch for the Valley today, so take it easy if you are sensitive.Temperatures are going to be warm and above normal today, reaching 104 in Phoenix, when we should be at 100. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:22:59 GMT)
Phone health checks for patients
Patients with conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure could soon monitor their health at home. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:29:19 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks decline
Shares of health care providers and service companies traded lower Monday morning as stocks declined following a report on construction in May. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:40:50 GMT)
Gascoigne detained under Mental Health Act for second time in four months
LONDON - Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne is being treated for mental health problems for the second time this year. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:25:00 GMT)
Gascoigne again detained under Mental Health Act
Former English midfielder Paul Gascoigne is being treated for mental health problems for the second time this year. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:30:08 GMT)
Gascoigne held under Mental Health Act
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was released from hospital on Monday after being held under the Mental Health Act for the second time this year. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:46:33 GMT)
Gascoigne held under Mental Health Act
LONDON - Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was released from hospital on Monday after being held under the Mental Health Act for the second time this year. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:46:45 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 2, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:03:50 GMT)
More Young People Going Without Health Insurance
Title: More Young People Going Without Health Insurance Category: Health News Created: 5/31/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2008 (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:29:36 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies closed lower Monday as the broader market retreated on a report showing the fourth straight monthly decline in manufacturing activity in May and another report showing a drop in construction spending in April. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:34:08 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Scientists find 'nervous wreck' gene … NASA sets Thursday for GLAST launch … Study might lead to novel superconductors … IBM creates new data sharing technology ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:54:07 GMT)
At Your Service: Health-care expense card problem solved
My husband was offered a chance last fall to sign up for preloaded credit cards that are applicable toward health-care expenses — doctor visits, prescriptions, etc. The program is managed by SHPS Inc. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:27:39 GMT)
Survey: Landmark Mass. health care law meeting key goals
Researchers conducting the first major survey of Massachusetts' landmark health care law say the effort to create near-universal coverage is meeting key goals. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:33:30 GMT)
Slovak's Health Minister Resigns - Ministry
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AFP)--Slovakia's health minister resigned on Tuesday, becoming the third minister to step down from the country's left-dominated government, said a ministry spokeswoman. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:12:13 GMT)
Slovak's Health Minister Resigns - Ministry
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AFP)--Slovakia's health minister resigned on Tuesday, becoming the third minister to step down from the country's left-dominated government, said a ministry spokeswoman. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:12:13 GMT)
Report: Rates of uninsured drop with Mass. health coverage plan
BOSTON — Nearly 100,000 Massachusetts taxpayers have been fined for failing to obtain health insurance, even as a major survey concludes the effort to create near-universal coverage in the state is meeting key goals. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:33:58 GMT)
Eastern Health still has 'a ways to go' to restore trust: advocate
Newfoundland and Labrador's largest health authority still has much work to do to restore the public's confidence, a leading advocate for cancer patients says. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:22:54 GMT)
SAN FRANCISCO'S BUDGET / Health
Healthy San Francisco, the city's first-of-its kind attempt to provide universal health care to its residents, would get increased financial support - from a state grant and employer contributions, not from city funding. While Newsom rejected a proposal to... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:51:30 GMT)
Opening glance: health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks rose in early trading Tuesday, in line with the broader market, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated that the economy should improve in the second half of this year and indicated that the central bank does not plan to cut interest rates again. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:17:27 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks waver
Health care stocks traded in a narrow range Tuesday morning, as the markets moved higher early in the session. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that the central bank will probably not reduce interest rates any further because of concerns about inflation. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:21:34 GMT)
5 Percent Of Taxpayers Still Without Health Ins.
Nearly 100,000 Massachusetts taxpayers have been hit with a new fine for failing to obtain health insurance, even as a major survey concludes the effort to create near-universal coverage is meeting key goals. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:14:14 GMT)
Alabama ranks 14th for children's health care
Alabama is ranked 14th nationally for children's health care, according to study recently released by a private foundation that advocates greater access to health care. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:35:00 GMT)
GOVT TO MAINTAIN SUBSIDIES FOR HEALTH
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The government will maintain its annual subsidies of RM9 billion in health services for its citizens, said Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:47:39 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 3, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:01:46 GMT)
Health Officials Advise Against Eating Tomatoes
Health officials on Tuesday urged Texans not to eat certain types of raw tomatoes as they investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella, including 21 confirmed cases in Texas. No deaths have been reported in Texas since the outbreak began in mid-April. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:43:05 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health stocks mixed
Shares of health care providers and service companies ended mixed Tuesday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the economy will rebound during the second half. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:25:57 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks mostly rose in late trading Tuesday despite broad market losses as Wall Street grew more concerned with disruptions in the financial sector. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:33:44 GMT)
St. John Health changing management structure
Patricia Maryland, president and chief executive officer of the Warren-based St. John Health, will rearrange her top management effective July 1. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:59:30 GMT)
Ritter signs health care bills
Gov. Bill Ritter hammered the first "building blocks" of his health care reform plan into place today by signing 11 bills into law. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:40:46 GMT)
County Board puts health care contract on hold
2 of agency's nurses charged in boy's death The Cook County Board put off voting Tuesday on a contract with a health-care agency after two of its nurses recently were charged with criminal neglect in connection with the death of a severely disabled 13-year-old boy. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:42:28 GMT)
Group Health plans to raise rates
Individual and family insurance plan holders with Group Health Cooperative will see their rates increase by an average of about 10 percent beginning in July. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:52:23 GMT)
FELDSTEIN: More care isn't better when it comes to health care
For years, if not generations, patients have yearned for a Consumer Reports of health care to break through the bedside manner and rate physicians and hospitals based on their skills and cost. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:23:41 GMT)
Study Praises Mass. Health-Care Program
Massachusetts's ambitious program to move toward universal health insurance nearly halved the number of adults without coverage from about 13 percent to 7 percent in the first year after the multifaceted initiative was launched in 2006, a comprehensive survey has found. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:34:36 GMT)
House takes on health costs
House Speaker Sal DiMasi pledged yesterday to take action on an ambitious and controversial Senate bill designed to cut health-care costs. "We are bringing it to... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:28:30 GMT)
City Announces Plan to Deal With Health Problems Relating to Ground Zero
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced the wide-ranging program as the city faces criticism for its response to health problems related to the Sept. 11 terror attack. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:45:38 GMT)
TV Review | 'Dust to Dust'; 'America Rebuilds II': Buildings Rise From Rubble While Health Crumbles
“Dust to Dust” is a powerful documentary on the health effects of Sept. 11; “America Rebuilds II” is a formulaic look at the future of ground zero. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:50:10 GMT)
Access to abortion in Africa and Latin America: a question of public health and social inequality
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 3.7 million unsafe abortions are conducted every year in Latin America and the Caribbean, which comes down to nearly one abortion for every three live births. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:36:26 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks opened mixed Wednesday morning as Wall Street awaited a reading on the service economy and possible news about Lehman Brothers' financial health. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:02:47 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks rise
Health care service providers moved higher Wednesday morning, with gainers including insurer Cigna Corp. and Medco Health Solutions Inc., a prescription drug benefits manager. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:25:08 GMT)
Ex-Bush health chief's firm wins Sept. 11 work
As President Bush's health chief, Tommy Thompson was criticized for not doing enough to help workers exposed to toxic debris from the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:54:06 GMT)
Ex-Bush Health Chief's Firm Wins 9/11 Contract
As President Bush's health chief, Tommy Thompson was criticized for not doing enough to help workers exposed to toxic debris from the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:41:58 GMT)
Ex-Bush health chief's firm wins Sept. 11 work
WASHINGTON — As President Bush's health chief, Tommy Thompson was criticized for not doing enough to help workers exposed to toxic debris from the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center. Now, a company he leads has won a $11 million contract to treat some of those workers who responded to New York's ground zero. The contract awarded by the Centers for Disease Control is aimed at tracking the ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:49:04 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 4, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:02:36 GMT)
Pentagon taps into public health system to help troops with PTSD
The Pentagon said Wednesday it is recruiting government public health workers to offset a shortage in mental care providers for troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental problems. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:46:51 GMT)
Ex-Bush health chief's firm wins Sept. 11 work
As President Bush's health chief, Tommy Thompson proudly trumpeted millions of taxpayer dollars to help workers sickened by the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center, even amid complaints that his agency wasn't doing enough. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:59:08 GMT)
Former U.S. Health Officials Oppose Menthol in Cigarettes
Seven former health secretaries joined together on Wednesday to protest menthol?s special treatment in a tobacco bill pending in Congress. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:08:15 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care stocks move up
Health care providers and service companies mostly traded higher Wednesday, with Medco Health Solutions Inc. rising on a mixed day for the broader markets. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:12:19 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks rose in late trading Wednesday despite broader-market concern over the health of the financial sector after Moody's Investors Service warned it may downgrade its ratings on bond insurers Ambac and MBIA. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:47:47 GMT)
Ex-Bush health chief's firm wins Sept. 11 work
As President Bush's health chief, Tommy Thompson trumpeted millions of taxpayer dollars to help workers sickened by the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center, even amid complaints that his agency wasn't doing enough. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:25:08 GMT)
Former Health Officials Oppose Menthol
Seven former health secretaries protested menthol’s special treatment in a tobacco bill pending in Congress. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:37:48 GMT)
Ex-health chief's firm wins 9/11 contract
WASHINGTON - As President Bush's health chief, Tommy Thompson was criticized for not doing enough to help workers exposed to toxic debris from the 9/11 attacks at the... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:25:32 GMT)
$1-million grants are to help health
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation -- a generous supporter of Michigan health projects -- was to announce today that it will give $1 million each to Detroit and Grand Rapids health councils to spur regional health collaborations. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:29:32 GMT)
Correction: USANA Health Sciences story
In a June 2 story about USANA Health Sciences, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Unity Acquisition Corp. matched Gull Holdings Inc.'s $26-per-share buyout for USANA. Unity is owned by Gull and was part of the original buyout proposal. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:39:00 GMT)
Md. Offers Vets Back From War Guidance to Mental Health Help
Concerned that military veterans in need of mental health care are falling between the cracks in the federal system, Maryland launched a program this week to help service members get treatment. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:49:01 GMT)
$300M To Target Health Care Imbalances
Reducing racial and regional disparities in public health and medical care will be a major focus of a $300 million initiative by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:00:03 GMT)
Your private health details may already be online
Imagine my surprise when, in the course of doing research for this story, I stumbled upon my own personal health information online. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:52:08 GMT)
Opening glance: health care equipment and supplies
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed in early trading Thursday, while the broader markets climbed after the Labor Department reported a drop in the number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits -- the lowest level since mid-April. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:11:40 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care shares advance
Health care providers and service stocks moved up as the market rose Thursday morning, with insurers making some of the largest gains. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:46:13 GMT)
Medco Health Solutions spent $880K lobbying in 1Q
Pharmacy-benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. spent $880,000 lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:38:00 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 5, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:01:53 GMT)
Health Buzz: Arthritis Drug Safety and Other Health News
Food safety, the health of the presidential candidates, and covering the cost of healthcare (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:08:54 GMT)
S. African health minister: HIV rates declining
South Africa's health minister said Thursday that HIV infection rates among pregnant women declined for the second straight year and claimed it was proof of the success of government policies. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:06:46 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care stocks advance
Shares of health care providers and service companies gained ground Thursday as strong May retail sales reports and a decline in unemployment claims lifted the market. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:11:51 GMT)
Closing glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies rose Thursday, with the broader market, as investors were encouraged by positive retail sales data and a drop in jobless claims. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:30:56 GMT)
Obama attacks McCain on health care
Barack Obama enjoyed his first campaign swing as the likely Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday, visiting the election battleground of Virginia to mock Republican foe John McCain's health care proposals. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:48:14 GMT)
How To Evaluate Presidential Health
Some argue an independent panel should gauge presidents and presidential candidates' health. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:47:26 GMT)
Communities to get $300M to tackle health inequalities
Reducing racial and regional disparities detailed by researchers at Dartmouth Medical School will be a major focus of a $300 million initiative to be announced Thursday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The program, targeting 14 communities and regions around the country, seeks to improve the quality of health care and to eventually provide models for national health reform. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:14:04 GMT)
Weekend high temps prompt Health Department warnings
The Allegheny County Health Department is warning people to take precautions to cope with high temperatures forecast for the weekend. ... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:29:30 GMT)
Olney health tech graduation today
Thirty-four students from Olney High School's Health Tech mentoring program are set to graduate this morning in ceremonies at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:35:19 GMT)
Health Tip: Taking a Mental Status Test
(HealthDay News) -- Mental status tests are given to determine the state of a person's mental health. The test, for example, can help gauge the mental progression of a physical illness such as Alzheimer's disease. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:02:47 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks fell early Friday, in line with the broader market, as the Labor Department reported the biggest monthly increase in the unemployment rate since 1986 and oil prices surged. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:16:15 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks decline
Shares of health care providers and service companies dropped Friday morning as a surprisingly negative employment report pushed stocks down. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:19:27 GMT)
Ed McMahon Blames Possible Foreclosure on Economy, Health
Ed McMahon blames the possible foreclosure of his multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills house on a set of problems all too familiar to many Americans: a foundering economy, health problems and poor planning. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:34:04 GMT)
County Health System, state of Arizona battle over $60 million in federal funds
Maricopa Integrated Health System fights Arizona officials every year for millions of dollars in federal funding, but this time the battle may end up in court. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:35:31 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 6, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:02:19 GMT)
Indonesian health minister silent on bird flu toll
Indonesian Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari refused Friday to say how many Indonesians had died of bird flu and insisted it was no longer necessary to announce the toll on a case-by-case basis. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:35:20 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks ended lower Friday as Wall Street pulled back on rising oil prices and the biggest monthly increase in unemployment since 1986. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:17:02 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health stocks skid
Health care providers and service stocks fell Friday as data showing a growth in unemployment rates caused the markets to tumble. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:19:39 GMT)
Universal Health Realty raises quarterly dividend
Universal Health Realty Income Trust said Thursday its board raised its quarterly dividend by half a penny to 58.5 cents. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:07:44 GMT)
Online Health Company Waterfront Media Buys Search Marketing Firm Netramind
Waterfront Media, the publisher of health info site EverydayHealthEverydayHealth, has bought out Santa Clara, CA-based search marketing company Netramind. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:29:00 GMT)
Online Health Company Waterfront Media Buys Search Marketing Firm Netramind
Waterfront Media, the publisher of health info site EverydayHealthEverydayHealth, has bought out Santa Clara, CA-based search marketing company Netramind. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brooklyn-based Waterfront will use Netramind's tech to boost its SEO and SEM when consumers search for health info online, the company said. Netramind, a 25-person shop that was founded in 2003, has an ... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:03:05 GMT)
Tufts Health wants to compete again in R.I.
Tufts Health Plan, a Massachusetts-based health insurer, wants to come back to Rhode Island and offer an alternative to the two insurers that now dominate the market. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:35:35 GMT)
SA health restructure criticism misleading: Hill
The South Australian Government says the Rural Doctors Association (RDA) is misleading the community by claiming a proposed country health restructure could be fatal. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:10:00 GMT)
Revolution Health to Lay Off 50 Employees
Revolution Health Group, the health-care business launched two years ago by former AOL chairman Steve Case, plans to lay off more than 50 employees next week, according to sources inside the company. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:37:01 GMT)
County health system faces legal action in feud over funds
The state filed legal action Friday against Maricopa Integrated Health System to force it to sign off on tens of millions of dollars in federal funds. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:09:09 GMT)
Health coverage concern for small biz
More than 80 percent of small businesses in New York state believe that a public-private partnership is the best way to provide health insurance to their workers, according, to a new survey. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:41:21 GMT)
House budget chairman promotes Democratic plan, which would boost health care spending
WASHINGTON - The chairman of the House Budget Committee said Saturday that a 2009 spending blueprint passed by the Democratic-controlled Congress will restore funding for health care, energy and education while leading to a balanced budget by 2012. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:24:19 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 7, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:01:31 GMT)
Sierra Leone: Plan Salone Boosts Health Sector
Plan Sierra Leone has officially launched their health and development project in Moyamba district. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:15:35 GMT)
Sierra Leone: Minister to Cut Down On Health Challenges
Minister of health and sanitation yesterday informed journalists in Freetown that frantic efforts were being made to cut down on some of the health challenges he inherited. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:16:25 GMT)
Health insurance choice is critical after a job loss
Losing your paycheck isn't the only problem when you're laid off. You probably need to decide what to do about health insurance if your employer has been providing your coverage. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:16:33 GMT)
IDF urges health care providers to address the relationship between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) warned today that recent research demonstrates that type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are closely related, and that both disorders have significant implications on public health and on individuals. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:06:36 GMT)
Milwaukee Health Services' health has been restored
Six years ago, Milwaukee Health Services, the city's largest community health center, was $5 million in debt and close to bankruptcy. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:46:34 GMT)
Government to set up men's health policy
The Rudd government will spend $460,000 on a national suicide prevention strategy, as part of a focus to improve men's health. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:29:12 GMT)
Men's health policy considered by Fed Govt
The Federal Government has today begun moves to develop the nation's first men's health policy. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:49:51 GMT)
Health care becomes key to Senate rematch
Quint Stires doesn't remember whether he even bothered to vote in 2002, when Republican John Sununu won election to the U.S. Senate by defeating Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. And he definitely wasn't concerned about the health care system - he had a high-paying corporate job and good benefits that covered his healthy family of four. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:03:55 GMT)
Health Care Providers Urged To Address The Relationship Between Type 2 Diabetes And Sleep Apnea By International ...
The International Diabetes Federation has warned that recent research demonstrates that type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea are closely related, and that both disorders have significant implications on public health and on individuals. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:12:56 GMT)
Electronic health information gets boost
A system upgrade to the state’s largest public-private health information exchange will offer Tennessee doctors more ways to use electronic medical information for their patients, officials with the program said. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:16:45 GMT)
Health Facilities Authority is looking for applicants to fill vacancy
The Martin County Commission is seeking applications from people interested in filling a vacancy on the Health Facilities Authority. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:16:48 GMT)
Tufts Health wants to return to Rhode Island
A Massachusetts-based health insurer has applied for a license to reopen operations in Rhode Island. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:41:30 GMT)
Take a vacation, for your health's sake
Vacations are not simply a luxury. There is increasing evidence that they really are necessary for good physical health by alleviating a lifestyle of stress. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:12:55 GMT)
Keeping kids in good health
Six-year-old Tommy Picchietti reached the limit of his parents' health insurance coverage when he was 9 months old. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:53:13 GMT)
HEALTH DEPT. WHISTLEBLOWER GETS THE AX
A MANAGER at the Health Department was fired soon after he reported numerous instances of alleged chicanery in the TB control unit, The Post has learned. The whistleblower, who asked that his name not be printed to avoid further retaliation... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:59:50 GMT)
Good health for family is Diaz"s birthday wish
CHICAGO, Illinois - Boxing is farthest from the mind of David Diaz on Friday the eve of his 32nd birthday (which falls on Sunday in the Philippines). In an interview, he shared his birthday wish: "Good health for my family." And what about beating his challenger Manny Pacquiao? "The health of family comes first," he said. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:48:52 GMT)
Health care will be significant issue in NH Senate race
Associated Press - June 8, 2008 10:05 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Health care will be a significan issue in New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race - a likely rematch of Republican incumbent John... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:19:59 GMT)
St. Vincent Health System expanding smoking ban area
ERIE -- St. Vincent Health System in Erie already bans smoking in it's buildings and will soon extend the ban to parking lots, sidewalks, and some other areas nearby that are not even on hospital property. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:21:37 GMT)
Sidney Health Center Extended Care resident enjoys fun of playing games
Sometimes, a game means a little more. At Sidney Health Center Extended Care, one of resident Thomas Lester's true enjoyments is playing bingo. "I do pretty well," Lester, a resident at Extended Care for nearly three years, said. "It's something different to do." (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:45:19 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 8, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:02:10 GMT)
Health sector joins call vs Loakan airport closure
BAGUIO CITY -- The Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) joined groups opposed to the closure of Loakan airport, fearing effects in the delivery of medical and health services in the region. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:06:43 GMT)
The Stockpickers: Health-fund manager taps Express Scripts, Invitrogen, Baxter
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- When considering health care stocks, Paul Alan Davis steers clear of the "one-hit wonders" that frequently present themselves. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:49:43 GMT)
Health Calendar
SEMINARS"Nourish Your Noggin," an interactive program for older adults concerned with brain health, June 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Alexian Pavillion, 9225 N. 76th St.. Free. Call 357-6463. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:19:55 GMT)
Maori-led PHO Pilots West Auck Health Initiative
Low income workers in an area of Auckland that shows disturbingly poor health statistics will benefit from a pilot programme that is the first of its kind in New Zealand. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:36:43 GMT)
Free Men’s Health Screenings
The Sullivan County Regional Health Department is offering “FREE Men’s Health Check-Up Day” events on Monday and Friday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:36:47 GMT)
The Cutting Edge of Health Care
A new tool reveals patterns of innovation in industry. We examine eight ideas that hold high promise for transforming health care (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:27:35 GMT)
Govt puts $3m into men's health awareness programmes
The Government is putting nearly $3 million into promoting greater awareness of men's health. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:44:11 GMT)
Men should pay more attention to health, fitness
Jeff Gragg thinks most men are generally “below average” when it comes to taking good care of their health. He’s not being harsh, especially since he had his own go-around with keeping fit. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:29:10 GMT)
Caswell County Board of Health looks to expand smoke-free policy
Smokers in Caswell County may soon face more “no smoking” signs if a proposed measure by the Caswell County Board of Health is approved. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:29:49 GMT)
Silent health suffering of carers
The health of carers is deteriorating because they do not have time to see a doctor, a survey finds. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:53:27 GMT)
Microsoft, Kaiser in health data swap pilot: report
Microsoft Corp and Kaiser Permanente, the biggest U.S. health maintenance organization (HMO), are working on a patient information exchange pilot program to help give patients more control over their health records, The Wall Street Journal said on Monday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:28:12 GMT)
Method for AP-AOL health poll on debt and stress
The Associated Press-AOL Health poll on debt and stress was conducted March 24 to April 3, 2008 by Abt SRBI Inc. The poll is based on telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,002 adults from all states except Alaska and Hawaii, including 778 adults with credit cards and 931 adults with debt. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:50:29 GMT)
Kaiser to test linking health records to Microsoft
Kaiser Permanente, the biggest health maintenance organization in the United States, announced a pilot program on Monday to link patient records to Microsoft Corp's consumer health platform. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:50:56 GMT)
Health inequality getting worse, Alan Johnson admits
Alan Johnson outlined fresh plans to tackle health inequalities today as he admitted that the health gap between rich and poor is widening (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:54:08 GMT)
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