Diet high in trans fats can lead to brain shrinkage and Alzheimer’s, says study
The Malaysian Insider Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:04 PM PST
NEW YORK, Jan 3 â€" If you want to maintain your mental health in old age and ward off cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s, put down the frozen pizza, and eat your vegetables. In yet another study looking at the dietary role of aging gracefully, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that people who consumed diets high in trans fats ... |
What You Need To Know About COBRA Health Insurance
Investopedia Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:02 PM PST
The size of your employer determines if you're eligible for COBRA. COBRA provides identical coverage to your previous health insurance benefits. COBRA is expensive, but tax deductions may help with the higher premiums. |
DoH program
Manila Bulletin Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:02 PM PST
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines (PIA) â€" The Department of Health (DoH) has allocated P65.5 million to North Cotabato for the improvement of hospitals and rural health units in the province, under its Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP). Jessie Enid, focal person of the health service protocol under the office of North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Talino-Mendoza, said P41.5 million out of the ... |
Homicide Raises Questions About Nevada Mental Health Services
KLAS Las Vegas Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:01 PM PST
The first murder of the year highlights the serious need for mental health services in southern Nevada. Last year, lawmakers made drastic cuts to programs for the mentally ill, affecting thousands of people. |
Pampanga tops list of firecracker blast injuries
Manila Standard Today Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:58 PM PST
CAMP OLIVASâ€"Despite of the massive campaign of the Department of Health and local authorities, at least 291 people were hurt from blast injuries with Pampanga posting 81 victims. |
Leading Business Intelligence on the Middle East & North Africa
Zawya Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:55 PM PST
DUBAI The Dubai Health Authority Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is tightening the noose around unlicensed healthcare professionals with consolidated inspection policies that will see various government entities clamping down on medical staff or establishments working without a licence. |
Move to ban firecrackers gains support in Congress
Manila Standard Today Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:55 PM PST
HEALTH Secretary Enrique Ona said Tuesday he wanted a total ban on firecrackers because most of the fireworks-related injuries in the New Year were caused by firecrackers that the government considers “legal.†|
Saudi- Health graduates prefer jobs in public sector
MENAFN Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:52 PM PST
(MENAFN - Arab News) Thousands of health graduates assembled in front of the office of the Ministry of Civil Service in Najran, Abha, Taif and Jeddah and the Ministry of Health office in Riyadh ... |
Ad Targeting Parents Of Obese Kids Stirs Debate
WAPT Jackson Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:50 PM PST
A video and print ad campaign against childhood obesity in Georgia is stirring up debate. The health experts behind the ads say they're exactly what the state needs: more straight talk and less "sugarcoating" the crisis, especially when 40 percent of Georgia's children are overweight or obese. |
The youth groups that shine in 2011
Manila Bulletin Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:47 PM PST
The ‘Karibuil’ is a pushcart-shaped building that houses the Kalingain Batang Mahirap Foundational Center. MANILA, Philippines â€" Just when some people accuse today’s youth of apathy, of hardly participating in social actions and issues, some outstanding young people stood up to make themselves heard. Their voice reverberating on issues on education, gender equality, reproductive health ... |
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