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WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress approved on
Wednesday a bill expanding a health insurance program for
children and raising tobacco taxes to pay for it, giving
President Barack Obama a big legislative victory a day after
his pick to lead a healthcare industry overhaul stepped aside.
The House of Representatives voted 290-135 for the $32.8
billion expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance
Program, or SCHIP, which was approved Read the rest of this entry »
Quitting smoking is tough. But if smokers won’t do it for their own good, or the benefit of family members, some may do it for their pets, say the authors of a study published today in the journal
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Secondhand smoke is as dangerous for pets as it is for the non-smoking people who live with smokers. Non-smokers who live with smokers have to worry about the risk of lung cancer and respiratory diseases. But even dogs and cats exposed to secondhand Read the rest of this entry »
Staff from the Bundaberg Base Hospital will continue to give evidence on Friday to the Jayant Patel committal hearing in Brisbane.
On Thursday the hearing was told Patel was a difficult man who would lie to families about the success of operations even when his patients’ health was deteriorating.
Intensive care unit nurse Karen Stumer (Stumer) told the court on video link she overheard Patel telling the family of James Phillips that he was stable Read the rest of this entry »
February 15, 2009 03:47 am
It’s mid- February, and the beginning of spring-like weather is a wonderful time in South Georgia.
It’s mid- February and the beginning of spring-like weather is a wonderful time in South Georgia. The flowers, bushes and trees are beautiful and alive. The temperatures are wonderful for being active outdoors. Not too hot, not too cold, just right. The sun is shining a little more each day — more hours Read the rest of this entry »
Children can do well despite a family’s financial setbacks, says Jana Martin, a psychologist in Long Beach, Calif.
-Parents should explain what is changing and what isn’t, she suggests. “We may have to move, but you’ll get to keep your bed and your favorite things.” Keep as many family routines as possible. If something has to go, try to give options: The family makes pizza together instead of going out.
-Invite teenagers to help brainstorm ways Read the rest of this entry »
ATLANTA – People who get multiple doses of pain medicine for the same complaint would have a tougher time going undetected under legislation designed to create a statewide drug database.
Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Savannah, introduced House Bill 273, the Georgia Prescription Monitoring Program Act to make it easier to spot cases where people have gotten multiple prescriptions for federally controlled pain medications.
It’s designed to catch two kinds Read the rest of this entry »
Raleigh, N.C. —
Former state Insurance Commissioner Jim Long was taken to Rex Hospital Wednesday afternoon after he suffered a stroke at the Legislative Office Building.
Long was outside the office of state Rep. Cary Allred, R-Alamance, when he collapsed. Legislative assistant Nancy Garriss said she saw Long writing on top of a file cabinet when he fell “like a tree” to the floor.
Garriss and other legislative aides rushed to his assistance Read the rest of this entry »
Its unclear exactly what causes asthma. Find out what the experts are saying and get other asthma related questions answered here.
By removing toxins from your home you can make you and your family healthier in the long run. Here are ten ways to do just that.
If youre like most people these days youre feeling the pinch of a tough economy. Find out the best ways to make the most of your money.
Be sure you can spot the signs of poor nutrition Read the rest of this entry »
The HIV test required a saliva swab and was completed in 20 minutes. Teens walked away with a T-shirt, candy or a pen. Many said they weren’t sexually active, but thought it wise to get a free screening.
“It’s good to get them in the habit even if they haven’t been sexually active,” said Regina Hampton, a case manager for Circle Family HealthCare Network, which administered the screenings. “You can get it from blood transfusions or a freak accident.” Read the rest of this entry »
Heartless mom of N.J. cop charged in DWI death blames couple
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Monday, February 9th 2009, 1:08 AM
cop who plowed into a young couple – killing a recent law school grad – tried to blame the victims for the crash Sunday.
and her boyfriend were crossing West St. against the light when her son,
, 25, struck them.
“It was her fault,” said the woman, who identified herself only as the officer’s mother.
Cops pointedly refused to say whether Read the rest of this entry »