The first time I heard the Presidential nominee say that he wanted the employer portion of the premiums paid toward an employee’s health insurance to be declared as income, I thought it was a stupid idea. Let me give you an example. Assume you make $50,000 and the employer’s portion of the health insurance towards your family health insurance plan was $10,000. You would receive a W-2 of $60,000. Immediately people, including myself, objected to this Read the rest of this entry »
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” which represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) concerning the proposed merger of the Company with Boron Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (the “merger”) and other future events and their potential effects on the Company. The statements, analyses, and other information contained Read the rest of this entry »
2008-11-08 16:36:29 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com – Health News News)
Atlanta, Georgia (CaymanMama.com) — It has never been more apparent that severe diet efforts and diet drugs promising exceptionally fast weight loss are fad and can cause more harm than good.
In a recent report by HealthDay, a new study concludes that one of the biggest obesity fad drugs “fen/phen” has been tied with heart valve damage that can develop years after Read the rest of this entry »
ScienceDaily (Dec. 15, 2008)
— A secondary analysis of a large, multicenter clinical trial has shown that a diet loaded with fruits, vegetables and fiber and somewhat lower in fat compared to standard federal dietary recommendations cuts the risk of recurrence in a subgroup of early-stage breast cancer survivors – women who didn’t have hot flashes – by approximately 31 percent. These patients typically have higher recurrence and Read the rest of this entry »
December 26, 2008 | 10:19 AM
Jess M. Harlor, 38, of Dassow Court, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 10 on Hembree Road in Alpharetta for DUI-drugs, following too closely and no license on person.
Gregory A. Stokes, 46, of Johns Way, Lilburn, was arrested Dec. 14 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, speeding, hit and run, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, passing in a no passing zone, shoplifting, open container and Read the rest of this entry »
About The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: The Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation’s first pediatric hospital.
Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care,
training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering
major research initiatives, Children’s Hospital has fostered many discoveries
that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program Read the rest of this entry »
GALLOWAY, N.J.
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Jan. 5
/PRNewswire/ — The struggling economy has affected Americans from every walk of life. Now, it is expected to impact one of the most popular holiday traditions.
Of the millions of New Year’s resolutions made every year, many often deal with health and weight loss. Many expect the desire to lead a healthier lifestyle and the need to be more budget conscious will meet in the struggling 2009 economy.
“Consumers are going Read the rest of this entry »
The way the UK treats victims of torture may breach international law, says a British charity.
Many victims are placed in accommodation not fit to live in, claims the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.
Residents complain of infestations of rats and bed bugs and repairs which never get completed.
The Home Office denies the claims and says it provides “safe and habitable accommodation to all those seeking refuge”.
Maria lives Read the rest of this entry »
Great news! You don’t have to
starve yourself to get that perfect, fat-free frame. Because even if you lose
weight through dieting alone, your body won’t easily burn fat. To rev up
your fat-burning engines, focus less on how often you empty your plate and more
on how often you walk.
Burn it: When a group of sedentary and
overweight older adults recently tested three weight loss systems —
exercise only (mostly walking), diet only, and Read the rest of this entry »
While the plans vary, many of them consist of some variation on vegetable or fruit juice fasts for a specific period, often coupled with supplements, laxatives or enemas. The plans purport to rid the body of toxins, boost the immune system and help the user drop pounds quickly in the process.
“I was introduced to the Master Cleanse by a friend, who gave it great reviews,” says Douglass, 43, a public relations professional who says she has spent Read the rest of this entry »