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Diabetes, Dementia May Triple Health-Care Spending in Australia
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Australia's health-care spending may almost triple in the next 25 years as the nation's obesity epidemic and ageing population spur cases of diabetes and dementia, according to a government report. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:08:58 GMT)
Mass. Health Care Reform Reveals Doctor Shortage
Health care reform in Massachusetts has led to a dramatic increase in the number of people with health insurance. But there's an unintended consequence. A sudden demand for primary care doctors has outpaced the supply. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:36:33 GMT)
Some health experts argue AIDS receives too much funding at expense of other needs
LONDON | As World AIDS Day is marked today, some experts are growing more outspoken in complaining that AIDS is eating up funding at the expense of more pressing health needs. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:51:12 GMT)
NSW opposition calls for health IT action
NSW shadow Health Minister Jillian Skinner this week demanded the NSW Government speed up its response to special commissioner Garling's damning assessment of NSW's Health's technology systems. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:05:31 GMT)
Few consult online health-care ratings, studies say
When it comes to finding the best health-care providers, people still rely more on opinions of friends and family than Internet research. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:08:08 GMT)
Doctors Often Skip Health Behavior Conversations With Teens
Although national health guidelines call for physicians to discuss topics such as substance use, safety and nutrition with adolescents, new research suggests that these talks do not occur as often as they should. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:21:10 GMT)
Childhood vaccines cause financial burden to many health care providers
The costs that health care providers are charged and reimbursed for childhood vaccines vary widely, and the high cost of some immunizations is leading to significant financial strain for some physicians, according to a pair of new studies from the University of Michigan Health System. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:28:49 GMT)
Web searches feed health fears
Health information online is breeding a generation of cyberchondriacs - people who needlessly fear the worst diagnosis after surfing the net, say researchers. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:07:34 GMT)
Web searches feed health fears
Health information online is breeding a generation of cyberchondriacs, say researchers. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:11:45 GMT)
Health debate: Flavored versus unflavored milk
Got milk? Schools reconsider milk menu, cite concerns of health and nutrition Cartons of milk still anchor school lunches, but the milk inside them is changing as concerns mount about childhood obesity and nutrition. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:16:56 GMT)
Health centers brace for economic impact
As president of one of Milwaukee’s four federally qualified community health centers, C.C. Henderson knows successfully taking care of the city’s under-insured and uninsured requires assistance from the city’s business and health care leaders. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:54:50 GMT)
Catholic health COO retiring
David Jimenez will retire in April 2010 as chief operating officer of Catholic Healthcare Partners, the owner of hospitals and long-term care homes said today. He will be replaced by Steven Mickus, chief executive officer of the company's northern division. Based in downtown Cincinnati, Catholic Healthcare Partners owns Mercy Health Partners, which operates five hospitals and several long-term ... (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:40:49 GMT)
FDA enforcement action on health claims
FDA, which regulates the use of health claims on product labels, has three major types of enforcement options: advisory, administrative and judicial. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:47:44 GMT)
Study of health occupations in Canada finds more women in pharmacy, medicine
TORONTO - It's no surprise that women dominate health-care occupations in Canada, but a new study attaches some numbers to the situation. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:54:00 GMT)
Health Needs of Autistic Children Often Unmet
MONDAY, Dec. 1 (Health Day News) -- Parents of autistic children are more likely to see their sons or daughter's special health needs go unmet, a new government report shows. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:04:13 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:04:16 GMT)
Cardinal Health to make surgical kits in deal with Florida company
Cardinal Health Inc. has struck a manufacturing and supply deal with a Florida medical supply firm that will bring a new product to customers and a new revenue stream for the company. (CAH) (STRC) (CAH) (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:12:30 GMT)
Sector Snap: UnitedHealth leads health insurers
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. rose in Monday morning trading after the health insurer backed its profit outlooks for 2008 and 2009, and positive comments from an analyst gave a lift to HealthSpring Inc. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:07:45 GMT)
Mobile unit offers health advice
A mobile health unit offers blood pressure checks and health advice to residents of a Cumbrian town. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:55:49 GMT)
Health Insurers' Universal Uncertainty
Universal health care is putting a damper on insurers. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:24:18 GMT)
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were down at the close of trading: Becton Dickinson fell $1.50 or 2.4 percent, to $62.03. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:42:57 GMT)
Evidence growing for vitamin D-heart health link
People with a deficiency in vitamin D may be at increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease, the authors of a new review of current research on vitamin D and cardiovascular health conclude. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:03:52 GMT)
Health Halo Can Hide the Calories
Have Americans been seduced into overeating by the so-called health halo associated with certain foods and restaurants? (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:38:26 GMT)
Calls for NT Health Minister and Department CEO to resign
The Northern Territory Opposition has renewed calls for the Health Minister and the CEO of the Health Department to stand down. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:32:00 GMT)
Rising Costs Affect Women's Health
Almost half of women surveyed in a national poll said they had failed to seek health care for themselves or their families over the previous year because the cost was too high. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:16:35 GMT)
The Checkup: Health in the News and in Your Life
Cancer: Here Today . . . Can breast cancer just disappear on its own? Per-Henrik Zahl of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo and colleagues compared breast cancer rates in two groups of more than 100,000 women ages 50 to 64. One group got mammograms every two years, while the second got... (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:44:25 GMT)
New fault line forms in health care fight
A new fault line is forming in the health care reform debate that could prove to be just as bruising as the conservative-vs.-progressive battles: the schism between single-payer and public-private advocates. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:52:00 GMT)
Lots of TV and Web harms kids' health
Spending a lot of time watching TV, playing video games and surfing the Web makes children more prone to a range of health problems including obesity and smoking, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:50:56 GMT)
Ex-Tenn. Sen. Baker says health care reform needed
Former Sen. Howard Baker says health care reform is on the horizon. Baker spoke Monday at a forum designed to find solutions to such reform and present them to the White House and Congress early next year. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:17:00 GMT)
Medco Health Solutions spent $434K lobbying in 3Q
Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. spent $434,097 in the third quarter lobbying on legislation involving generic drugs, Internet prescribing, and Medicare Part D, according to a recent disclosure form. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:45:39 GMT)
State health officials urge quick passage of smoking ban
LANSING -- State health officials today urged Michigan lawmakers to quickly enact legislation to ban smoking in public workplaces -- even if Detroit casinos and cigar bars are carved out of the ban. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:28:48 GMT)
Health magazine ranks America's 10 healthiest airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor is America’s healthiest airport, according to Health magazine. In ranking 10 healthy airports, the magazine looked for amenities and services that promote healthy living and lower passenger stress. The observed criteria included food, relaxation zones, walking paths,... (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:45:00 GMT)
Health officials, doctors urge smoking ban
LANSING — Health officials and doctors are urging the Michigan Legislature to pass a workplace smoking ban before adjourning for the year. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:00:41 GMT)
Economy Driving Women to Skimp on Health Care: Poll
TUESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- A faltering economy is taking a toll not only on women's wallets but on their health as well, a new survey finds. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:02:49 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:03:14 GMT)
Education, health care not safe from cuts in Va.
The days of sparing public education and health care services from budget cuts are over, key Virginia legislators said Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:17:43 GMT)
Some Students Fear Openness On Mental Health
In the wake of the shootings at Virginia Tech, colleges and universities are paying more attention to students with mental health problems. But in some cases, that has meant that students who complain of serious depression or suicidal thoughts are quickly suspended or expelled. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:33:59 GMT)
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were up at the close of trading: Becton Dickinson rose $1.22 or 2.0 percent, to $63.25. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:44:21 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
NASA: Phoenix Mars Lander is now silent … Heart's helical band motion studied … Endeavour to return to Florida … Rapid, unexpected climate changes posited ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:08:31 GMT)
States' Big Health Plans Have Proved Costly
Democrats in Washington have vowed to significantly expand government health care for the poor. But similar state efforts have proved far more costly than expected, or simply ineffective. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:03:39 GMT)
Cool gifts can be good for health, too
No doubt, Scottsdale's shops can provide the WOW! factor for this gift-giving season. But the most valuable gift may be the one that improves health. Here are some tips for giving healthy additions to anyone's Christmas stocking. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:11:08 GMT)
New health wrinkle: Buying the right to get insured later
For these economically uncertain times, Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group has a "first of its kind" product: The right to buy an individual health policy at some point in the future even if you become sick. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:50:23 GMT)
Health workers in pay protest
Hundreds of health service workers protest outside Northern Ireland hospitals in a dispute over pay. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:41:55 GMT)
Lobbies backing health reforms
WASHINGTON - Powerful special interest groups that helped torpedo healthcare reform 16 years ago are now advocating significant changes in the nation's health insurance and delivery system. They are participating in regular discussions about how to expand health coverage and lower costs, key commitments that President-elect Barack Obama made in his campaign. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:57:04 GMT)
Health halo can hide the calories
Have Americans been seduced into overeating by the so-called health halo associated with certain foods and restaurants? (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:23:26 GMT)
Police break up Zimbabwe health protest
Riot police charged into a group of doctors and nurses protesting Zimbabwe's deepening economic and health crisis, eyewitnesses said Wednesday as deaths rose sharply from a cholera epidemic. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:31:34 GMT)
TV, Video Game Time Affects Children's Likelihood of Obesity, Other Health Risks
· Children who spend a lot of time watching TV, playing video games and surfing the Web are more likely to get fat, start smoking and face other health risks when they get older, researchers said yesterday. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:30:15 GMT)
Health insurers pitch plan to curb costs, premiums
The U.S. health insurance industry urged Congress to create a public-private advisory panel on health costs and a uniform national coverage plan exempt from state requirements on benefits. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:01:01 GMT)
Budget ax falling on Washington Basic Health Plan
OLYMPIA — The budget ax falls Friday on the state's Basic Health Plan that covers 105,000 people. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:49:50 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:02:19 GMT)
Health insurers offer their own reform plan: universal coverage, guarantee for pre-existing conditions
WASHINGTON -- Facing the prospect that Washington will put the nation's broken health care system on the operating table next year, the health insurance industry today unveiled its own prescription for health care reform. America's Health Insurance Plans, a trade... (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:07:48 GMT)
UAW to suspend jobs bank, rework health-care trust
United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said on Wednesday the union would surrender job security protections and rework a historic retiree health- care trust in concessions intended to help U.S. automakers clinch government aid to survive a sales downturn. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:40:28 GMT)
Insurers Embrace Most of Obama's Health Plan
The insurance industry opposes a key piece of President-elect Barack Obama's plan to require employers to help pay for health coverage. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:03:52 GMT)
Insurers Offer Own Proposal for Health Care Overhaul
It seems as though hardly a day goes by without someone putting out a plan to overhaul the American health care system, and Wednesday the health insurance lobby stepped up with its own version. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:59:22 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Oil and blood pumping have similarities ... U.N. urges radiation to spur plant growth ... FDA forms partnership with WebMD ... ESA operates two satellites in tandem ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:53:27 GMT)
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading: Becton Dickinson rose $1.69 or 2.7 percent, to $64.94. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:55:07 GMT)
Women's Health Pure Play
Hologic spans the spectrum of women's health. Once it digests a big acquisition from last year, the stock will soar. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:05:02 GMT)
Committee, Health Dept. still at odds on rad rules
A legislative panel on Wednesday scolded the state Health Department for changing the way it measures radiation emitted by the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant without going through a formal process for adopting new regulatory rules. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:27:34 GMT)
Insurers like Obama health plan, with reservations
WASHINGTON -- The insurance industry embraced many of President-elect Barack Obama's ideas for better health care coverage Wednesday, though it opposes a key piece of his plan to require employers to help pay for that coverage. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:34:24 GMT)
Health care complaints aired
AARP member survey shows need for personal health advocates, group says Some of South Carolina’s older residents are concerned about the medical care they get in hospitals, according to a new survey issued by AARP. In the survey of S.C. AARP members, one in eight says they or their family members have experienced physical or emotional problems resulting from the care they received in S.C. ... (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:16:42 GMT)
On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:45:44 GMT)
Finding Health Insurance Can Be Tricky For Grads
Many young adults transition out of college into jobs that have limited benefits. Negotiating how to find health insurance that will meet their needs can be difficult. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:21:50 GMT)
Zimbabwe declares health emergency
Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over its cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health system due to the country's economic crisis. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:46:34 GMT)
First test arrives of Obama promise to transform health IT
Between them the military and veterans control one of the biggest pieces of IT infrastructure in the nation. Their choice could easily define the direction of health IT for everyone else. by Dana Blankenhorn (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:17:32 GMT)
Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
Zimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health care system, and state media reported Thursday the government is seeking more international help to pay for food and drugs to combat the crisis. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:09:32 GMT)
Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Long-Term Health Issues for Iraq Vets
THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new report provides evidence linking traumatic brain injury sustained by troops in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan to a variety of long-term health problems including dementia, aggression, depression and symptoms similar to those seen in Parkinson's disease. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:02:44 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:02:47 GMT)
Health Coverage For Volunteers Often Limited
An increasing number of young adults are choosing to volunteer. Most organizations provide health insurance to the volunteers, who effectively live at the poverty level, but the benefits are not usually as complete as employer-provided insurance. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:14:33 GMT)
Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
Zimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health care system, and state media reported Thursday the government is seeking more international help to pay for food and drugs to combat the crisis. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:00:56 GMT)
Poor Mental Health, Asthma Risk Linked?
A new study hints at a possible link between poor mental health and the odds of having asthma. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:02:08 GMT)
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading: Becton Dickinson fell $2.22 or 3.4 percent, to $62.72. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:59:08 GMT)
Top 10 Gifts That Bring Health and Holiday Cheer
A tooth cleaning for Christmas? Don't laugh. In a tight economy, giving the gift of health isn't just practical, it can be a life-saver. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:37:57 GMT)
Pacific children's health in decline
More effort needs to be taken to improve Pacific childrens' health. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:44:20 GMT)
Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and health care system collapse, and is seeking more international help to pay for food, drugs and hospital equipment, the state-run newspaper said Thursday. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:25:57 GMT)
Judge: State violating law on HIV health care
A judge's ruling that the state is violating a law that extends Medi-Cal coverage to people with HIV is forcing state health officials to review their practices. Read comments (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:33:13 GMT)
HHS Will Be Shepherding Health-Care Reform
Under the best of circumstances, overseeing the Department of Health and Human Services is an enormous undertaking. With 65,000 employees and a budget of $707.7 billion, it accounts for nearly one-quarter of all federal spending, second only to the Defense Department. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:51:54 GMT)
Mental health league kicked off
Chelsea Football Club helps set up a football league in Surrey for people with mental health problems. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:14:32 GMT)
Intestinal Health In Salmon Fed A Plant-based Diet
Access to marine raw materials for fish feed production is limited. Any future increase in the numbers of farmed salmon will therefore necessitate an increased use of feeds of plant origin. If salmon are to grow satisfactorily and remain healthy, it is important to obtain knowledge of just how plant-based feed affects the health of fish. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:17:20 GMT)
W.Va. public insurance agency hikes health costs
The more than 200,000 people who get their health care from West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency can expect higher monthly premiums or out-of-pocket expenses after June 2009. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:19:19 GMT)
Health workers say close to eradicating Guinea worm
Source: Reuters (Adds Carter quotes, paragraphs 8-10) By Matthew Bigg ATLANTA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Health workers are on the verge of eradicating Guinea worm disease in what would be just the second time in history ... (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:36:38 GMT)
Zimbabwe declares health emergency as cholera spreads
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and its health care system's collapse, and state media yesterday reported that the government is seeking more international help to pay for food and drugs to combat the crisis. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:39:00 GMT)
Health Care Reform: If Not Soon, When?
Some argue that the Obama administration will be hard pressed to take on something so organizationally and politically complicated as health care reform during such a sharp economic downturn.The counterpoint: health care reform is essential for any kind of durable economic recovery. So far, the signs are that health care reform will stay near top of the new administration's agenda. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:10:53 GMT)
Health workers say close to eradicating Guinea worm
Health workers are on the verge of eradicating Guinea worm disease in what would be just the second time in history a disease has been wiped from the planet, the Carter Center said on Friday. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:15:40 GMT)
Health care reform from the grass roots
In another signal that health care reform is a top priority for President-elect Barack Obama, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has begun organizing Americans even before being formally announced as Obama’s pick for secretary of health and human services. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:01:00 GMT)
Poor Mental Health, Asthma Risk Linked?
A new study hints at a possible link between poor mental health and the odds of having asthma. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:30:03 GMT)
Health care shines amid gloomy employment stats
The health care sector added 34,000 jobs last month even as the economy as a whole saw its largest job cuts in 34 years, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:35:45 GMT)
Poor Mental Health May Boost Asthma Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests a link between your mental health and your respiratory health -- specifically asthma. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:02:15 GMT)
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were up at the close of trading: Becton Dickinson rose $2.53 or 4.0 percent, to $65.25. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:49:05 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 5, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:03:10 GMT)
Macomb Co. health officials investigate possible TB case
The Macomb County Health Department is investigating a possible case of tuberculosis involving a Utica High School student, according to a county spokesman. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:08:01 GMT)
UT public health policy expert says US can learn from Dutch universal healthcare coverage
The United States can learn from the Dutch Health Insurance System model, according to an article by Pauline V. Rosenau, Ph.D., in the December issue of the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:21:47 GMT)
On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:30:29 GMT)
Veterans Report for Health Fair
Sporting a Washington Redskins jersey and hat, Bill Yost wasn't really thinking about his health when he walked into the team's locker room at FedEx Field yesterday, but the retired Navy petty officer pretended anyway. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:46:22 GMT)
Senators Hurry to Keep Health Care in Forefront
Two of the Senate's most influential leaders are working separately behind the scenes on legislation that would dramatically alter the way Americans get health care, hoping their early efforts -- including the release today of a position paper -- will push President-elect Barack Obama to move rap... (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:48:02 GMT)
Many Health-Care Workers Refuse to Get Flu Shots. They Should Know Better.
Last month at a luncheon marking International Infection Prevention Week at the National Press Club, some speakers reminded me of a shameful and frightening statistic: Almost 60 percent of American health-care workers do not receive the flu vaccine. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:54:08 GMT)
HHS Will Be Shepherding Health-Care Reform
Under the best of circumstances, overseeing the Department of Health and Human Services is an enormous undertaking. With 65,000 employees and a budget of $707.7 billion, it accounts for nearly one-quarter of all federal spending, second only to the Defense Department. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:39:31 GMT)
Daschle asks Americans for health care stories
President-elect Barack Obama and his aides are determined not to repeat the mistakes the Clinton administration made 15 years ago in trying to revamp the nation's health care system. Some of the lessons learned: Move fast, seize the momentum and don't let it go. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:50:02 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:02:43 GMT)
Obama Uses Past Lessons to Revamp National Health Care
President-elect Barack Obama and his aides are moving fast to revamp the nation's health care system, unlike the Clinton administration 15 years ago. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:27:47 GMT)
Protest Prompts Retreat on Health Care Change
The Office of Personnel Management has done what it said it did not want to do and now will allow federal employees to change their health insurance selections through January. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:09:12 GMT)
Obama hopes to avoid Clinton health care missteps
President-elect Barack Obama and his aides are determined not to repeat the mistakes the Clinton administration made 15 years ago in trying to revamp the nation's health care system. That means applying some of the lessons learned — moving fast, seizing momentum and not letting it go. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:36:24 GMT)
Obama seeks citizen input on health reform
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is asking the public to host informal holiday gatherings to brainstorm how to improve the nation's health system. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:15:12 GMT)
When a Job Disappears, So Does the Health Care
As jobless numbers reach levels not seen in 25 years, another crisis is unfolding for millions of people who lost their health insurance. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:15:42 GMT)
Obama Asks Nation to Discuss Health-Care Reform and Provide Input
In between the tree trimming and gift-giving, President-elect Barack Obama is inviting Americans to spend part of the holiday season talking about health care -- and report back to him. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:21:13 GMT)
When a job disappears, so does the health care
As jobless numbers peak, another crisis is unfolding for millions of people who lost their health insurance. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:47:34 GMT)
Protest Prompts Retreat on Health Care Change
The Office of Personnel Management has done what it said it did not want to do and now will allow federal employees to change their health insurance selections through January. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:35:04 GMT)
When a job disappears, so does the health care
As jobless numbers peak in the United States, another crisis is unfolding for millions of people who lost their health insurance. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:32:41 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:02:43 GMT)
Maori teens' health improving
While the health and well-being of Maori teenagers is improving there are still concerning disparities with their pakeha peers, according to research issued today. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:56:20 GMT)
American Values Blamed For U.S Health-care Crisis
To heal our ailing health-care system, we need to stop thinking like Americans. That's the consensus of two new articles published in the journal Neurology by a neurologist and leading expert on national health-care reform. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:17:02 GMT)
Van to drum up ear health
A mobile health screening service is offering hope to children suffering chronic ear disease in remote indigenous communities. One in four indigenous children living in rural or remote Australia (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:49:55 GMT)
Health care expenditure on cardiovascular diseases 2004-05
This report presents comparisons of allocated expenditure on cardiovascular disease over time and relative to other disease types. In addition, breakdowns of allocated expenditure according to age, sex and health sector are presented. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:26:24 GMT)
DHA announces two proposed health management companies
In preparation for the launch of the new health funding system on 01 January 2009, the Dubai Health Authority has today announced the proposed appointment of two health management companies (HMCs). (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:28:47 GMT)
Doctor calls for Qld Indigenous health intervention
An ear nose and throat (ENT) specialist at Brisbane's Royal Children's Hospital has called for a Northern Territory-style health intervention into Queensland's Indigenous communities. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:47:00 GMT)
Employee health-insurance costs going up in 2009
North Carolina companies expect the cost of providing health insurance for employees will again increase in 2009. And most expect those employees to help pick up more of the tab next year. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:08:17 GMT)
Doctor calls for Qld Indigenous health intervention
An ear nose and throat (ENT) specialist at Brisbane's Royal Children's Hospital has called for a Northern Territory-style health intervention into Queensland's Indigenous communities. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:28:21 GMT)
Former Cambodian monarch says his health is deteriorating
Cambodia's former king Norodom Sihanouk said his health was deteriorating and hinted that he did not have long to live, in a letter seen on his website Monday. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:09:01 GMT)
Health access program has a new director
Liddy Garcia-Bunuel, 44, a Baltimore resident who has experience with nonprofit groups and health-related programs, has been hired as executive director of Healthy Howard Inc., the new health access program for the county's uninsured residents. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:17:34 GMT)
Coping with health claim hurt
And in some cases the nutrition and health claims regulation is proving rather painful, as demonstrated by a scan of the European Food Safety Authority’s article 14 list of around 220 claims. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:10:26 GMT)
Health groups: Unknown thousands dying in Zimbabwe
Thousands of Zimbabweans are dying, uncounted and out of sight in a silent emergency as hospitals shut, clinics run out of drugs and most cannot afford private medical care, health groups say. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:37:20 GMT)
Health groups: Unknown thousands dying in Zimbabwe
(By MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press Writer) Thousands of Zimbabweans are dying, uncounted and out of sight in a silent emergency as hospitals shut, clinics run out of drugs and most cannot afford private medical care, health groups say. Even as deaths from a cholera epidemic climbed into the hundreds, international and local organizations say many more are dying needlessly in a disaster critics ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:51:17 GMT)
Health Commission Looks To Snuff Out Cigar Bars
Boston's last remaining cigar bars might soon be snuffed out. This week, the Boston Health Commission will vote on a final ban that would require all cigar and hookah bars to shut their doors. All existing tobacco bars would have to close within five years. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:57:16 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:02:21 GMT)
UK health service wants no products of child labor
Britain's state-funded health service on Monday published plans to ensure hospitals know where their surgical instruments are coming from, after acknowledging that some may be produced by child laborers in Pakistan. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:04:20 GMT)
Obama hopes to avoid Clinton health care missteps
President-elect Barack Obama and his aides are determined not to repeat the mistakes the Clinton administration made 15 years ago in trying to revamp the nation's health care system. Some of the lessons learned: Move fast, seize the momentum and don't let it go. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:12:08 GMT)
Health groups: Unknown thousands dying in Zimbabwe
Mon, Dec 8, 2008 (8:57 a.m.) Thousands of Zimbabweans are dying, uncounted and out of sight in a silent emergency as hospitals shut, clinics run out of drugs and most cannot afford private medical care, health groups say. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:12:47 GMT)
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Keeping Health Coverage After a Job Loss
QMy company has been laying off people, and I'm worried I may lose my job soon. If that happens, what will I be able to do about my health insurance? (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:42:38 GMT)
Health groups: Unknown thousands dying in Zimbabwe
Thousands of Zimbabweans are dying, uncounted and out of sight in a silent emergency as hospitals shut, clinics run out of drugs and most cannot afford private medical care, health groups say. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:21:35 GMT)
Nuts boost health benefit of Mediterranean diet
Adding nuts to a traditional Mediterranean diet rich in fruit and vegetables appears to provide extra health benefits, Spanish researchers said on Monday. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:42:08 GMT)
Daily nuts may help boost health
Adding nuts to a healthy diet may help release people from a dangerous combination of health problems, research suggests. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:15:47 GMT)
Gates Foundation Gives Millions for Coverage of World Health
The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer? received a Gates Foundation grant of $3.5 million to help its correspondents cover global health issues. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:27:52 GMT)
Obama hopes to avoid Clinton health care missteps
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama and his aides are determined not to repeat the mistakes the Clinton administration made 15 years ago in trying to revamp the nation's health care system. That means applying some of the lessons learned _ moving fast, seizing momentum and not letting it go. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:21:03 GMT)
Eighteen-Wheelers And A Health Insurance Crunch
In Flora, Ill., Huck's convenient store is where lives intersect. Sandy Higgs works the counter there, and she also has a job maintaining big rigs to make ends meet. Neither she nor one of the company's truckers get health insurance from the job — and each faces a looming crisis. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:51:48 GMT)
Report: U.S. economy needs more money, health care fix
Rate cuts and bailouts have helped, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the U.S. needs to reform its health care system. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:05:26 GMT)
New health centre opens in town
A new health centre is officially opened in a Northamptonshire town offering more flexible GP services. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:14:59 GMT)
Adolescents, Failed by U.S. Health Care, Go to Emergency Rooms
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Adolescents rely on hospital emergency rooms for routine treatment more than any other age group, according to a report that found the U.S. health-care system often fails those ages 10 to 19. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:01:55 GMT)
Report Finds Fault With U.S. Health Services for Teens
TUESDAY, Dec. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Better coordination and care, along with improved training for health care providers, are among the reforms needed to improve the fragmented and poorly designed health services currently available for American teens. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:02:03 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 9, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:02:06 GMT)
Health Plans Cover $89 Billion Hospital Shortfall, Group Says
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Employers and private health plans pay an extra $88.8 billion for medical care each year to offset low fees to doctors and hospitals from government programs, according to an industry-sponsored study. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:05:34 GMT)
Reforms needed in health care services for adolescents
Current health services for adolescents are fragmented and poorly designed to meet the health needs of all of the nation's adolescents, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. Although most US adolescents are healthy, many engage in risky behavior, develop unhealthy habits, and have physical and mental conditions that can jeopardize their immediate and ... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:27:52 GMT)
Okla.: Poultry waste in river still health danger
Dangers to human health are "still very real" in the Illinois River watershed because 13 Arkansas-based poultry companies continue to dispose of the bird waste in the river valley, Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson said. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:28:14 GMT)
Health Insurers Protest $88.8 Billion ‘Hidden Tax’ (Update1)
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Employers and private health insurers pay a “hidden tax” of $88.8 billion each year because government programs fail to pay enough to doctors and hospitals, an industry-sponsored study found. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:37:33 GMT)
National Academy Says: EPA Failing to Protect Public Health
Warning that “decision-making gridlock” has bogged down efforts to protect public health, a national panel of scientists recommended Wednesday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency overhaul its strategy for analyzing the hazards of toxic chemicals and pollutants. Risk assessment is the scientific tool that policymakers use to guide their decisions about how and when to regulate ... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:10:56 GMT)
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading: Becton Dickinson fell $2.03 or 3.1 percent, to $62.93. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:41:25 GMT)
Ariz. emergency health care system burdened
A new report chides Arizona's lack of support for emergency health care. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:28:00 GMT)
Health Ministry agrees to set melamine level for food
VietNamNet Bridge – The Health Ministry’s officials met with World Health Organization (WHO) experts on Tuesday to ask for advice on the principles and procedures for issuing tolerable melamine levels in food, as the ministry will set the threshold of melamine in food. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:46:47 GMT)
State reports spike in health insurance needs
The state health care ombudsman says there has been a spike in calls this month from Vermonters who can't afford their health insurance. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:14:11 GMT)
West gets £60m health investment
Almost £60m is to be invested in health care in Fermanagh and Tyrone over the next three years, the health minister announces. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:21:04 GMT)
Federal research plan inadequate to shed light on health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials
( National Academy of Sciences ) A new report from the National Research Council finds serious weaknesses in the government's plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials, which are increasingly being used in consumer goods and industry. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:52:45 GMT)
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