Sunday, January 1, 2012

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New Year's Resolutions: 12 Healthy New Picks For The New Year
The Huffington Post Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:46 AM PST
Each year, many of us resolve to eat healthy food, get fit and, yup, lose weight. And while those goals are as admirable as they are popular -- especially for people who are at a weight-related health risk -- the reality is that fewer than half of people actually stick to their goals six months in.

Chinese bus driver infected with bird flu dies
Denver Post Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:31 AM PST
BEIJINGâ€"A Chinese bus driver who tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus died Saturday in a city bordering Hong Kong, health officials said, in the country's first reported case of the disease in humans in 18 months.

Health Insurance Programs See Increased Policyholders
WTAP Parkersburg Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:30 AM PST
State-run and private insurers see an increase in policyholders over the past year.

DA: Return murder suspect McAndrew to prison
King of Prussia Courier Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:30 AM PST
For Main Line Media News NORRISTOWN â€" Prosecutors are seeking the return of a suburban Philadelphia man hospitalized for mental health treatment following his arrest in the stabbing deaths of his parents and twin brother, who officials said were killed with a sword earlier this year.

Prince Philip walks to church service
NZCity Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:29 AM PST
2 January 2012 Prince Philip appeared in good health as he joined the rest of the royal family for the New Year's Day church service at Sandringham.

Health officials identify those most at risk from H1N1
North Shore News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:29 AM PST
World health officials Friday named the three groups at greatest risk of severe or fatal H1N1: pregnant women â€" especially those in their third trimester of pregnancy â€" children younger than two and people with chronic lung disease, including asthma.

Low-cost vaccines available
Osseo Press & News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:21 AM PST
Hennepin County Public Health is offering low-cost immunizations to people who don't have health insurance or whose insurance does not cover immunizations. Donations are requested but not required for the immunizations. No appointments are necessary. The immunizations will be available at the following locations and times in January:

Chief Justice: Judges Have His Complete Confidence to Consider Health Care Law
Boise Weekly Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:17 AM PST
It's a pretty fair bet that one of the touchstone moments of 2012 will be the looming debate over health care that will play out at the U.S. Supreme Court . Perhaps no other event will have greater social consequence while shaping the race for the White House.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

FLINTOFF REVEALS STRAIN OF ENGLAND JOB
Sporting Life Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:16 AM PST
Andrew Flintoff has revealed the emptiness he felt as captain of the England cricket team after losing the Ashes five years ago. In an upcoming BBC programme entitled Freddie Flintoff: Hidden Side Of Sport, the 34-year-old will investigate the mental health problems suffered by top sportsmen.

STATE: 2012 health-care tax will affect many, insurance analyst says
Dearborn Press & Guide Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:51 AM PST
Medical insurers will be charged a 1 percent tax on paid health-care claims, effective today.




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