For months or maybe years,
has enjoyed a reputation as, basically, the only cute straight guy at
party-ho Nick Confessore. But a spread in the September issue of
has jeopardized that status, potentially forevs.
Justin is described as a “creative type,” which sounds promising. But then we hear that he showed up to the shoot in “Rockport loafers.” Shudder. Justin, you’re not a dad! There’s no need to wear Rockport loafers, or loafers of any Read the rest of this entry »
Health Calendar Nov. 24
Health fairs, screenings
Screenings are fast, painless and affordable. 9 a.m. Nov. 25, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 3105 W. 135th, Leawood. 9 a.m. Nov. 26, The Courtyard, 500 E. 105th St. Wellness package with heart rhythm screening: $149. Appointment required.
Speakers will bring up subjects of interest to the group. 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Trinity United Methodist, 321 N. 6th St., Leavenworth. (913-682-8517)
Developmental Read the rest of this entry »
“What we’re concerned about now is the uptick in Minnesota and making sure parents realize the bacteria is still around and their children need to be vaccinated,” she said.
The Minnesota children diagnosed with HiB in 2008 ranged in age from 5 months to 3 years.
Lynfield said there was no connection between any of them — one victim lived in the metro area, the others lived in different counties in central Minnesota.
Three children, including Read the rest of this entry »
LOMA LINDA – Relief is available for women who suffer from pelvic-floor disorders.
Loma Linda University Medical Center recently opened the Inland Empire’s only female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery center.
In the past, women have had to go to separate doctors who specialize in urological, gynecological and colorectal testing and treatments.
“Before, there was not one doctor that had training in all of these areas,” said Dr. Sam Read the rest of this entry »
(RTTNews) -
Cardiovascular medical devices manufacturer St. Jude Medical, Inc. (STJ:
) announced Wednesday morning that third quarter profit rose from last year, driven by higher margins and a 17% revenue growth, helped double digit growth across all segments. Earning per share for the quarter came in line with consensus, while quarterly revenues beat analysts’ estimate marginally. The company also provided earnings Read the rest of this entry »
SEOUL (AFP) — South Korea’s state pension fund — the country’s largest institutional investor — will post its first-ever loss this year due to tumbling stock prices, officials said Tuesday.
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs, which supervises the fund, said the National Pension Service posted a 0.75 percent loss, amounting to 1.76 trillion won (1.4 billion dollars), as of December 26.
It marks the first annual loss since Read the rest of this entry »
January 14, 2009 09:22 pm
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves has unveiled a plan to start a collection and disposal program for expired prescription drugs.
Project to keep drugs off streets, out of water
rmckinney@joplinglobe.com
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves has unveiled a plan to start a collection and disposal program for expired prescription drugs.
Groves outlined the Read the rest of this entry »
Certain nutrients are important for maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails.
Think of them as your beauty vitamins. Vitamin A is an antioxidant essential
for the growth and renewal of skin cells; it is found in egg yolks and dairy
products. Vitamin B increases fatty acids in the skin, promoting firmness
and ease of exfoliation. Yeast, eggs, liver and vegetables are all good
sources of vitamin B. Vitamin C is the building block of collagen, the
protein Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON — President Obama will convene a White House meeting next week to address runaway health-care costs. On Monday he called it key to reining in federal spending as he tries to balance plans to spend the country out of a recession with shoring up its long-term fiscal health.
Obama announced his plans for the health-care meeting as he met at the White House with lawmakers, economists and union officials to discuss his promise to cut Read the rest of this entry »
Team Kennedy Aligns Congress, Health Lobbyists Behind Overhaul
Dec. 22 (Bloomberg) — Senator
, battling a
deadly brain tumor, is pushing ahead on a plan to overhaul the
U.S. health-care system, ordering meetings with interest groups
and negotiating with colleagues to ready a proposal that
can act on after taking office.
Kennedy, 76, had surgery for his
in June, and has
since been treated with chemotherapy and radiation. While the
type of Read the rest of this entry »