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House Dems to vote on Obama-favored health plan ...
House Democrats plan to give President-elect Barack Obama an early victory on health care, specifically children's health care, next week.
House Democrats plan to give President-elect Barack Obama an early victory on health care, specifically children's health care, next week.
Inquiry needed into youth mental health services: lawyer ...
A prominent St. John's lawyer is calling for a full public inquiry into mental health services for young people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
A prominent St. John's lawyer is calling for a full public inquiry into mental health services for young people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Health costs rise at slower pace ...
Health care continued to take up a greater share of the economy in 2007, as spending on hospitals, doctors and other services increased to $2.2 trillion.
Health care continued to take up a greater share of the economy in 2007, as spending on hospitals, doctors and other services increased to $2.2 trillion.
Health Care Spending Slowed in 2007, More Buying Generics ...
Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported this week.
Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported this week.
UAE is Health Care Hub of Middle East Region ...
DUBAI - UAE is now being dubbed the Mecca of the region for modern health care by foreign experts due to its collaboration with international bodies.
DUBAI - UAE is now being dubbed the Mecca of the region for modern health care by foreign experts due to its collaboration with international bodies.
Bahamas' health minister requests 2 pathologists to oversee autopsy on John...
FREEPORT, Bahamas - The Bahamas will use two pathologists to ensure a careful autopsy on John Travolta's son, who died at the actor's vacation home in Grand Bahama, the territory's health minister said Saturday.
FREEPORT, Bahamas - The Bahamas will use two pathologists to ensure a careful autopsy on John Travolta's son, who died at the actor's vacation home in Grand Bahama, the territory's health minister said Saturday.
Little town beseeches Obama's health chief ...
Former Senator Tom Daschle attended a community meeting on health care in Dublin, Indiana, on Monday, and he got an earful.
Former Senator Tom Daschle attended a community meeting on health care in Dublin, Indiana, on Monday, and he got an earful.
Looking to Private Records for Public Health Goals ...
As part of an ambitious $60 million project, about 1,000 physicians are using a computerized database to collect and monitor their patients' health information.
As part of an ambitious $60 million project, about 1,000 physicians are using a computerized database to collect and monitor their patients' health information.
Little Town Beseeches Obama?s Health Chief ...
Former Senator Tom Daschle attended a community meeting on health care in Dublin, Ind., on Monday, and he got an earful.
Former Senator Tom Daschle attended a community meeting on health care in Dublin, Ind., on Monday, and he got an earful.
Many California health workers not checked for criminal pasts ...
The Department of Consumer Affairs estimates that nearly a third of the state's 937,100 licensed healthcare workers have not been screened through fingerprinting. California's failure to check the criminal backgrounds of health professionals extends well beyond nurses, encompassing tens of thousands of doctors, dentists, psychiatric technicians and therapists.
The Department of Consumer Affairs estimates that nearly a third of the state's 937,100 licensed healthcare workers have not been screened through fingerprinting. California's failure to check the criminal backgrounds of health professionals extends well beyond nurses, encompassing tens of thousands of doctors, dentists, psychiatric technicians and therapists.
U.K. Drivers to Take 10-Year Health Checks, Telegraph Reports ...
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- British motorists will have to take regular health tests to determine whether they are fit to drive under a major reform of the U.K. drivers-license system, the Daily Telegraph reported, citing a person close to the matter.
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- British motorists will have to take regular health tests to determine whether they are fit to drive under a major reform of the U.K. drivers-license system, the Daily Telegraph reported, citing a person close to the matter.
Cut health costs, not your care ...
Balancing your budget shouldn't mean your health pays the price. Here are smart ways to manage both. Amber Eyerly, 32, says she's never been much good at saving money. But with only minimal raises, at best, expected for 2009 at the Los Angeles public relations firm where she works, Eyerly carefully studied her health insurance benefits package this year to see where she could trim costs.
Balancing your budget shouldn't mean your health pays the price. Here are smart ways to manage both. Amber Eyerly, 32, says she's never been much good at saving money. But with only minimal raises, at best, expected for 2009 at the Los Angeles public relations firm where she works, Eyerly carefully studied her health insurance benefits package this year to see where she could trim costs.
Find out the health of yer nabe in a zip ...
New Yorkers can now use zip codes to track how healthy their neighbors are. A Web site launched this week by the state Department of Health lets users get a snapshot of the prevalence of 12 conditions.
New Yorkers can now use zip codes to track how healthy their neighbors are. A Web site launched this week by the state Department of Health lets users get a snapshot of the prevalence of 12 conditions.
Citizens group answers Obama's call on health care ...
A group of citizens gather in downtown San Jose to talk about health-care reform and share their ideas with the incoming administration.
A group of citizens gather in downtown San Jose to talk about health-care reform and share their ideas with the incoming administration.
Health care premiums force small businesses to put greater focus on employee...
Small and midsize businesses may soon be able to trim increases in health insurance premiums through employee wellness initiatives, thanks to the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health.
Small and midsize businesses may soon be able to trim increases in health insurance premiums through employee wellness initiatives, thanks to the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health.
Cystic fibrosis patients' self-assessment of health can predict prognosis ...
( American Thoracic Society ) Adult cystic fibrosis patients can provide important information that helps to predict their prognosis, according to research that asked 223 adult CF patients to assess their own health and well-being.
( American Thoracic Society ) Adult cystic fibrosis patients can provide important information that helps to predict their prognosis, according to research that asked 223 adult CF patients to assess their own health and well-being.
Lawyers' bills pile high, driving up health care costs ...
Our view on "Defensive" medicine: Lawyers' bills pile high, driving up health care costs Fear of lawsuits prompts doctors? to overprescribe diagnostic tests. Health care costs are out of control, as we heard constantly during the presidential campaign. Yet that...
Our view on "Defensive" medicine: Lawyers' bills pile high, driving up health care costs Fear of lawsuits prompts doctors? to overprescribe diagnostic tests. Health care costs are out of control, as we heard constantly during the presidential campaign. Yet that...
Top health stories of '08: Stress, drugs and chemical lows ...
The bad news for health and medicine in 2008? A popular blockbuster drug showed signs that it may not be as effective as doctors believed; more studies revealed the dangers of chemicals found in children's toys; and more Americans were seeking therapy to get over bad news on other fronts. The good news? Congress is moving to get rid of those controversial chemicals; cancer rates are falling ...
The bad news for health and medicine in 2008? A popular blockbuster drug showed signs that it may not be as effective as doctors believed; more studies revealed the dangers of chemicals found in children's toys; and more Americans were seeking therapy to get over bad news on other fronts. The good news? Congress is moving to get rid of those controversial chemicals; cancer rates are falling ...
County health officials: Infant mortality rate on the rise ...
The Prince William Health District recently hosted a ?Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Summit? at Potomac Hospital to address infant mortality, a problem officials say is on the rise.
The Prince William Health District recently hosted a ?Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Summit? at Potomac Hospital to address infant mortality, a problem officials say is on the rise.
Police: Health Workers In Ohio Stole IDs Of Dead ...
Police say two western Ohio health center employees used information from dead patients to apply for about $7,000 in online loans.
Police say two western Ohio health center employees used information from dead patients to apply for about $7,000 in online loans.
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