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Monday, Emergency Medical Services Corp. (EMS:
), a provider of emergency medical services, said that its subsidiary EmCare, Inc. has acquired Templeton Readings, LLC, a provider of final reads and teleradiology services. Emergency Medical anticipates that the acquisition, which was completed on October 17, will contribute about $20 million in new annual net revenue.
Templeton Readings was founded Read the rest of this entry »
The pinch everyone is feeling it right now, especially in their wallets.
But now, after the holiday season, people are likely feeling the pinch elsewhere their waistlines.
Who has the money for a gym membership? Between gift-buying and mortgage payments, shelling out extra cash to get fit may not be high on the priority list.
Luckily, there are a few simple ways to work out on a budget. And if the budget allows for a gym membership, Savvy Read the rest of this entry »
What happens to yesterday’s high school sports heroes? Why do some golden boys and girls wind up sore, injured or out of shape? Well, many people find it difficult to maintain the discipline of exercise away from the structure of organized sport. They need to transition from performance fitness to lifestyle fitness. But it doesn’t have to be difficult. The key is to redefine your exercise paradigm.
For instance, an activity that makes you good at Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on: Friday, 12 September 2008, 15:20 CDT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday that it has hired 1,317 people to better protect public health amid an environment of accelerating technological change.
The stress-ridden agency has struggled to contend with a series of drug and food safety problems that has damaged its reputation. It said its new personnel, who represent a 10 percent increase in staff, would provide Read the rest of this entry »
Friday, November 28, 2008
THE INCIDENCE and mortality from breast cancer and ovarian cancer in Ireland is above the EU average, according to research carried out by the Women’s Health Council, which was published yesterday.
Dr Laura Wyness, senior researcher with the council, said the incidence of breast cancer in Ireland was 19 per cent above the EU average, and mortality from the disease here was also 17 per cent above the average in 25 EU states. Read the rest of this entry »
, it seems she also has a relatable attitude toward health and fitness.
the Juicy Couture 5th Avenue flagship store opening in NYC where Jessica spoke about how she stays fit during the holidays.
For me it’s just about balance because I’m not the greatest eater ever. I like my pizza and french fries with ranch sauce. But I also realize if I’m going to eat a lot then I have to work out a little bit. So I try to do yoga a couple Read the rest of this entry »
that President Obama signed today is $1.1 billion in federal funding to investigate how different treatments stack up against each other. The money will likely go to comparing drugs, devices and medical procedures, in an effort guided by a
.
The stimulus bill doesn’t direct the 15-member council to dictate coverage. But the
between three federal agencies: the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Institutes of Health Read the rest of this entry »
Today is the anniversary of the still-debated Supreme Court decision that struck down state laws restricting abortion. I would bet large sums (if I had large sums) that most of the people who debate most fiercely have never actually read the opinion. If you are among that number, I offer a Roe v Wade anniversary present:
This holding, we feel, is consistent with the relative weights of the respective interests involved, with the lessons and examples Read the rest of this entry »
TUESDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) — The hormone cream estradiol can repair aging skin, but only if that skin has never been touched by the damaging UV rays of sunlight, new research finds.
Decades of sun damage on the face and arms and other exposed areas seem to undermine the power of the cream, according to a study in the September issue of the
.
“Despite commonly held beliefs, estrogen was not able to raise collagen when the skin was damaged Read the rest of this entry »
Serious illness is no joking matter, but experts say an upbeat attitude might help.
At Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, cancer patients, including some with advanced stages of the illness, are getting a boost through a therapy program called “Strength Through Laughter.”
It's among several types of humor therapy being offered by medical facilities around the country for patients diagnosed with cancer or other chronic diseases.
The programs Read the rest of this entry »