Monthly Archives: November 2008

Welcome to The Home of Health and Fitness!

Below you will see posts of health and fitness news and articles. Please check the categories list at left of screen for specific health and fitness topics that may be of interest to you. There are many! Please noteĀ  that … Continue reading

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Mass. Health Care Reform Reveals Doctor Shortage

Health care reform in Massachusetts has led to a dramatic increase in the number of people with health insurance. But there’s an unintended consequence. A sudden demand for primary care doctors has outpaced the supply. » E-Mail This     » Add … Continue reading

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Longer Life For HIV Kids, But What Future?

There’s a new generation of HIV-positive children who are reaching their teen years, but one 14-year-old girl in Washington, D.C., is finding out that living longer with HIV comes with a price. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Body Building Foods

Every body builder should be aware how important balanced and proper nutrition is to building mass. Taking in the correct quantity and types of calories and burning them off at the optimum rate is the essential foundation for growth. We’re … Continue reading

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Farmers’ Health Insurance: A Costly Row To Hoe

Many U.S. farmers struggle to meet their health care costs. A recent survey by the nonprofit Access Project says farmers pay twice as much as nonfarmers for insurance and out-of-pocket expenses. As small-business owners, they have few options and often … Continue reading

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Underinsured Struggle To Afford Health Care

Improved medicines and treatments are increasing life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis. But insurance doesn’t pay for enough of those medical costs, leaving families affected by the disease to struggle with the financial consequences. » E-Mail This     » Add … Continue reading

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Tom Daschle Expected To Head HHS

There are indications that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle to head the Department of Health and Human Services. The transition team won’t confirm that. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Stem Cells Used In Woman’s Windpipe Transplant

The pioneering operation used a section of windpipe engineered in a laboratory with adult human stem cells. Engineering new tissues and organs from stem cells has long been sought as a solution to overcome a chronic shortage of donor organs. … Continue reading

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Does Losing A Job Mean Losing Your Health Care?

It’s a common story: You lose your job, and your health insurance goes with it. But it doesn’t always have to be this way. An expert offers several alternatives to prevent your medical bills from adding to your stress. » … Continue reading

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Casting A ‘Safety Net’ For The Homeless

Dr. Jim Withers founded Operation Safety Net after he began making “house calls” under bridges in Pittsburgh, Pa. Now it’s one of the nation’s first full-time street medicine programs. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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