WASHINGTON (AP) — A consumer group seeking Medicare billing records to peek over the shoulders of doctors and grade them on quality said Monday it’s not giving up despite a reversal from a federal appeals court.
The case is being closely watched as an important battle in the effort to reshape the nation’s health care system. Consumer advocates, employers and insurers argue that access to Medicare claims filed by doctors’ offices could help Read the rest of this entry »
Just as every bride-to-be wishes to look good on her big day, so did Ms Shirlene Tay, who got married in October.
Ms Tay, who was 56kg at 1.52m tall, was eager to shed some weight before her wedding but did not believe in diet pills nor could she find the time to exercise due to her hectic work schedule.
So, in February last year, the 34-year-old chiropractic assistant sought advice from Nu.Reflections Medical Aesthetics clinic.
She was recommended Read the rest of this entry »
Alex Rodriguez read from several sheets of crumpled paper, trying again to explain where he went wrong. “Amateur hour,” he called it.
The slugger who might someday become baseball’s all-time home run king remembered more details about performance-enhancing drugs Tuesday, saying his cousin repeatedly injected him from 2001-03 with a mysterious substance from the Dominican Republic.
“I didn’t think they were steroids,” the New York Yankees star Read the rest of this entry »
12:00 AM CDT on Sunday, September 7, 2008
I agree completely that the pregnancy of Sarah Palin’s daughter shouldn’t be politicized.
But politics is one thing, and policy is another.
It seems to me we’d be foolish not to use this moment of incredible public attention to examine our policies on sex education.
Especially in Texas.
One of the first factoids I heard about Gov. Palin is that she’s a strong supporter of abstinence-only sex education. Read the rest of this entry »
It is reported that walnut consumption suppressed tumour growth in animals compared to those following a typical American diet.
Medicine is increasingly looking at dietary changes as a way to reduce cancer tumours. In a current issue of Nutrition and Cancer, for example, it’s reported that walnut consumption suppressed tumour growth in animals compared to those following a typical American diet.
Researchers found that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty Read the rest of this entry »
Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., 24 Hour Fitness, an innovative
leader in the health and fitness industry, serves more than 3 million
members in more than 425 clubs. Founded in 1983 as a one-club operation,
24 Hour Fitness pioneered the concept of making fitness accessible,
affordable and a way of life for everyone. 24 Hour Fitness has partnered
with superstar athletes and celebrities like Magic Johnson, Read the rest of this entry »
After years of helping people get into shape, Dave Nuku has translated what he preaches into three books
by S. Indra Sathiabalan
avid runner, Dave Nuku regularly takes part in marathons and always keeps in good shape. The latter part is, of course, important as it’s Nuku’s job as a personal trainer to whip people into shape.
This fitness-mad New Zealander once trained the actors and extras on the set of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Read the rest of this entry »
A study of 358 dead fitness and nutrition experts reveal that they did not live any longer than people who knew nothing about fitness and nutrition. Most, in fact, died even younger.
“We have been doing some groundbreaking research into the field of fitness and nutrition and discovered that exercise and eating healthy have nothing to do with living longer or healthier lives”, said longevity expert Dr. Susan Donofrio as she munched on a Cadbury. Read the rest of this entry »
But there was good news, too, including a historic drop in deaths from both heart disease and cancer, and a breakthrough in the search for a malaria vaccine.
Troubles Surface for Heart, Diabetes Treatments
Throughout 2008, data emerged supporting the notion that two blockbuster diabetes medications — GlaxoSmithKline’s Avandia and Takeda’s Actos — raised heart risks for users. The studies came on the heels of a “black box” label warning slapped Read the rest of this entry »
Female voters in 2008 are looking harder at what traditionally have been considered women’s issues – abortion, pay equity, health care – and where John McCain and Barack Obama stand on those issues, not surprisingly, reflects their political philosophies.
McCain and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, are running as anti-abortion, pro-family, anti-tax conservatives who oppose same-sex marriage.
Obama and his running mate, Delaware Sen. Read the rest of this entry »