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Marathoner runs to keep healthy dogs and cats alive
Daily Observer - Her journey began on April 15 when she headed west out of St. John’s Newfoundland, destined for Vancouver. She hopes to arrive sometime in mid-October. The purpose of the run is to encourage people to stop killing healthy dogs and cats as a way of
The fill pill
Ananova - A new weight loss pill made out of nappy material swells up to the size of a tennis ball in the stomach. Scientists say the invention will make people feel full for about two hours, reports the Daily Mirror. Italian researcher Alessandro Sannino, the
Lungs affected in healthy kids of smokers
Reuters UK - NEW YORK (Reuters) - “Healthy” children of smokers may not show any signs of breathing difficulties, but they may still be experiencing reduced lung function — which could progressively worsen with continued exposure — according to a study reported
Young smokers want to quit, but don’t seek treatment
HULIQ.com - Smokers in both age groups reported support from friends and family as the most common form of stop-smoking treatment. “Receiving advice from health care providers, having higher educational attainment, and having health insurance that might cover the
Backflip on health plan
News.com.au - A new funding model for public hospitals will take effect from July 1 offering financial incentives if hospitals improve their performances. But the model also included a $10,000 an hour penalty for hospitals that were forcing patients arriving in
At what price, weight loss?
Baltimore Sun - Those questions will likely confront users of the new Alli, the first over-the-counter diet drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Alli (pronounced al-EYE) went on sale for the first time about a week ago — a stronger prescription
Sierra Health Foundation Names New President
Forbes - The Sierra Health Foundation board of directors today announced the appointment of Chet Hewitt as president and CEO. Hewitt will begin his new position in early August, filling the position vacated by founding president Len McCandliss upon his recent
Poor management pays off at MLGW
Memphis Commercial Appeal - as president of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, used flawed judgment and his poor management of the utility should not become a financial burden on MLGW ratepayers (June 22 article, “MLGW insures Lee is covered / Board to pay ex-CEO’s health
A goal is a dream with a plan (and other fairy tales)
Charleston Regional Business Journal - Whatever they are visit Europe, speak French, go on a vacation, buy a house, get a new car, take off weight, stop smoking, get married, get divorced, have a child, get your child out of the house you have your own personal goals. In the shower
Health, environment get more government cash
Globe and Mail - OTTAWA Spending on health and environment was among the fastest growing government spending components between 2002 and 2007, while social services spending slowed. Spending on health rose an average of 6.8 per cent each year between 2002 and
