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Health program for kids in jeopardy
Lawmakers head into the 2007 legislative session worried about how they’ll provide health coverage to hundreds of thousands of Georgia children and retirees. PeachCare, the state’s health insurance program for children, could run out of money well before the middle of 2007 without a new infusion of cash from either Congress or state lawmakers. And, under new federal rules, the state may have to …
Christians-only health care drawing mixed reviews
FRANKFORT, KY. Don’t try to tell Ken Walker that the health-care program Medi-Share should be banned in Kentucky. A freelance writer, Walker enrolled in the for-Christians-only initiative about 10 years ago.
Health Scan: Beware of Internet addiction disorder!
Jerusalem Post - Obsessive use of the Internet can lead to addiction to drugs and alcohol, says Dr. Michael Rubinstein, a psychiatrist who treats addictions. Writing in the latest edition of Hacol Al Ha’alcohol, the newsletter of the Welfare Ministry’s Unit for
Inquiry over felling of willows
An inquiry starts in Oxfordshire after residents claim its council cut down five healthy willow trees.
Health Tip: Heart Palpitations
Washington Post - (HealthDay News) — Heart palpitations feel like the heart is pounding or racing. The sensation may also feel like a skipped or abnormal beat, often felt in the chest, neck or throat. Heart palpitations may or may not indicate a serious condition
Health and fitness calendar
Frederick News Post (subscription), MD - Dec 26, 2006… Jan. 8, 11:15 am, FMH Wellness Center, FSK Mall, Frederick. Fee: $88. 240-379-6010. Stop Smoking for Life class, begins Jan. 8, four …
Health Tip: If Someone is Struck by Lightning
Washington Post - (HealthDay News) — If you see someone who has been struck by lightning, here are suggestions on what to do, courtesy of the American Red Cross: Call 911 immediately.It is safe to touch the person, as they cannot transfer lightning or its electrical
Health department warns that stomach flu on the rise
Asheville Citizen-Times, NC - 1 hour agoASHEVILLE - Mission Hospitals has notified the Buncombe County Health Center that there has been a surge of people with gastrointestinal illness turning up in …
Technique Quickly Identifies Bacteria For Food Safety, Health Care And Homeland Security
Researchers at Purdue University have used a new technique to rapidly detect and precisely identify bacteria, including dangerous E. coli, without time-consuming treatments usually required.
John Overall Reports
KVOA 4 - Although most strains are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin and can cause severe illness. List of Tainted Spinach Brands Natural Selection Foods LLC has recalled all packages of its
