Sunday, May 13, 2012

Health News: [health]


White House pushes ObamaCare-themed e-cards for Mother's Day
Fox News Sun, 13 May 2012 11:01 AM PDT
The White House on Sunday released specially tailored e-cards touting the benefits for moms of the federal health care overhaul, urging people to send the card around to "show some appreciation for the mom in your life." 

'Traffic light' health labels on food to tackle Britain's obesity epidemic
Daily Mail Sun, 13 May 2012 10:45 AM PDT
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley (pictured) will tomorrow launch a 12-week consultation to devise a single system showing how much fat, salt, sugar and calories the foods contain.

GCC’s health sector predicted to skyrocket to Dh 161 billion by 2015
Khaleej Times Sun, 13 May 2012 10:23 AM PDT
The UAE’s health sector has received a resounding vote of confidence, following analysts’ forecast that the industry will flourish from its current $ 3.2 billion and boom to a mammoth $11.9 billion (Dh 43.7 billion) by 2015.

SEHA wins Best Sustainable Development Award
Khaleej Times Sun, 13 May 2012 10:22 AM PDT
ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) won the Best Sustainable Development Award at the Cityscape Real Estate Awards â€" MENA - for its Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) development.

18% Of Deaths Among Under 5s Caused By Pneumonia Globally
Medical News Today Sun, 13 May 2012 10:21 AM PDT
Of the 7.6 million deaths worldwide among children under 5 years of age in 2010, 18% were caused by pneumonia, while 14% were the result of a complication of a preterm birth, researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and an international team of experts reported in The Lancet. The authors added that diarrhea is the third leading cause of deaths among very young children ...

Telegration Announces McLaren Health Care Deal With US Signal
CBS Detroit Sun, 13 May 2012 10:16 AM PDT
Clawson-based Telegration Inc. said Friday that its client, Flint-based McLaren Health Care of Michigan, is rolling out a system-wide conversion of its information technology supporting both clinical and financial functions.

Dr. Mao's Wellness Living: Beneficial Tips For You And The Planet
Santa Monica Mirror Sun, 13 May 2012 10:12 AM PDT
As you take time to enjoy the outdoors and prepare for summer, take some time to appreciate and preserve the beauty of our Earth while simultaneously improving your own health. It may require a change in your daily routine, but you’ll see an enormous payoff when you make the choice to live more naturally. Not only will you feel healthier, you will be more connected to your local community and ...

New York bans 'fake narcotics'
Al Jazeera Sun, 13 May 2012 10:11 AM PDT
US state becomes the 36th to crackdown on synthetic marijuana, which has been blamed for increasing health problems.

Healthcare jobs fuel revival in Pittsburgh
Los Angeles Times Sun, 13 May 2012 10:09 AM PDT
About 1 in 5 private-sector employees works in health services, which has replaced manufacturing as the region's powerhouse. It's a transformation happening across the U.S., but many worry about long-term side effects. PITTSBURGH â€" While most of the nation is still trying to claw its way out of the deep economic crater left by the recession, this onetime steel capital is already out â€" thanks ...

Harper Government Supports Better Health Care by Allowing More Health Professionals to Prescribe Legal Controlled ...
PR Newswire Sun, 13 May 2012 10:07 AM PDT
Factsheet: New Classes of Medical Practitioners Regulations OTTAWA, May 13, 2012 /CNW/ - The Harper Government has introduced new regulations proposing that midwives, nurse practitioners and podiatrists be allowed to prescribe selected medications containing legal controlled...




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