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FDA Considering New Food Labeling RulesDigital News ReportDigital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into changing the way food is labeled, specifically the nutrition labels. The agency is also considering requiring the labels on the front rather than the rear or side of the …One Bowl = 2 Servings. [...]
Just Jared (blog)
"Go Red for Women" at Genesee Valley MallConnectMidMichigan.comFLINT TOWNSHIP — Various models from across the area showed off fashion items in red at Genesee Valley Mall in Flint Township Saturday, while raising awareness of Heart Disease in women at the same time. The “Go Red for Women” event was organized by …Many Celebrities, [...]
RTE.ie
Americans advised to get H1N1 vaccineCNNAtlanta, Georgia (CNN) — Federal health officials urged Friday that more Americans get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, sometimes referred to as swine flu, which continues to kill. Most states are reporting only sporadic or local flu activity, …Now there's plenty of H1N1 flu vaccineLos Angeles TimesH1N1 Swine Flu [...]
ABC News
Most Adults Not Getting Necessary VaccinationsABC NewsPublic health experts say they're concerned about the low number of US adults who receive recommended vaccinations — and in particular about seniors who aren't immunized against pneumonia. …Seniors aren't getting vital vaccinations, study findsMiamiHerald.comToo Few Adults Get Recommended VaccinationsBusinessWeekReport: Efforts needed to boost adult immunizationsCIDRAPTopNews United States -Medscape -NewsChannel [...]
Every cancer patient in England will be offered one-to-one care by specialist nurses if Labour wins the election, the PM is to say.
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Anthem Blue Cross raises premiumsSan Francisco ChronicleAnthem Blue Cross customers got a shock this week when the health insurer informed thousands of individual policyholders that their premium rates will jump as much as 39 percent on March 1. "There aren't any other parts of our society where people have …Health insurance unit [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Artificial pancreas hope for children with diabetesBBC NewsScientists in Cambridge have shown that an "artificial pancreas" can be used to regulate blood sugar in children with Type 1 diabetes. A trial found that combining a "real time" sensor measuring glucose levels with a pump that delivers insulin can …Test of "Artificial Pancreas" Offers Diabetes HopeABC [...]
World News
Teen aggression tied to expectant mom's bluesmsnbc.comWomen who are depressed while pregnant may be more likely than other expecting moms to have kids who are physically aggressive as teens, a new study finds. In addition, women in the study who were themselves aggressive as teens were more likely to get …Depression in Pregnancy May [...]
TopNews United States
Soaring cost of healthcare sets a recordLos Angeles TimesSpending was 17.3% of the economy last year. The share paid by the US will soon exceed 50%, a study says. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington – In a stark reminder of growing costs, the government has released a new estimate that healthcare [...]
WKRG-TV
Many Celebrities, News Personalities Raise Heart Disease AwarenessFood ConsumerEditor's note: The National Wear Red Day on Friday Feb 5, 2010 is an annual national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. The campaign involves many organizations including the federal government health agencies like the national Heart …National Wear Red Day draws attention to heart diseaseThe [...]
