Obese adults should get counseling, federal task force says
Chicago Tribune Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:52 PM PDT
Under the healthcare law, insurance companies would be required to cover the panel's recommended weight-loss treatments. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the law this week. In a move that could significantly expand insurance coverage of weight-loss treatments, a federal health advisory panel on Monday recommended that all obese adults receive intensive counseling in an effort to rein in ... |
Health care decision to end court's session
Detroit News Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:52 PM PDT
Washington â€" The Supreme Court will issue its last opinions Thursday, with its ruling on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul expected then. |
Armed forces' housing and healthcare criticised
Guardian Unlimited Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:49 PM PDT
MPs say 60% of single living accommodation is not in satisfactory condition, and CQC finds faults in health services Housing and healthcare centres for the armed forces and their families remain unsuitable, in poor condition and potentially unsafe, according to two reports. The Commons defence committee said it was unacceptable that more than 60% of the forces' single living accommodation was ... |
Hospital services badly affected due to agitation by doctors
New Kerala Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:49 PM PDT
Bangalore, Jun 25 : Services at private hospitals was affected, while private clinics were shut down as doctors went on day-long strike today in response to a nationwide strike protesting against the Central Government's proposal to constitute National Council for Human Resources in Health (NCHRH). |
State sued over AHCCCS copayments
Douglas Dispatch Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:47 PM PDT
PHOENIX -- A public interest law firm is suing the state over what it says are illegal copayment requirements of some health care recipients. |
Brazos County offering free HIV tests Wednesday
The Bryan-College Station Eagle Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:34 PM PDT
The Brazos County Health Department will participate in National HIV Testing Day on Wednesday with free tests from 1 to 3 p.m. |
CVMC challenges men to get healthy
The Daily Home Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:30 PM PDT
SYLACAUGA â€" Coosa Valley Medical Center is challenging men to step up to the plate when it comes to their health. The hospital is hosting a Men’s Health Challenge on Tuesday at Harvey’s on Noble. The sports-themed event starts at 5 p.m. with a health fair and pre-game appetizers. |
Federal panel recommends intensive counseling for obese adults
The Fargo Forum Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:26 PM PDT
WASHINGTON - In a move that could significantly expand insurance coverage of weight-loss treatments, a federal health advisory panel on Monday recommended that all obese adults receive intensive counseling in an effort to rein in a growing health crisis in America. |
Are you depressed? These 10 questions are a good test
The Philadelphia Inquirer Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:24 PM PDT
Question: What types of screening tests are available for depression? What blood tests, X-ray tests, verbalization tests, written tests might help diagnose depression?Answer: I believe you can't look at the physical health without looking at the mental health, and vice versa. Whenever I perform a complete history and physical examination, I always inquire about mental health â€" particularly when ... |
Eurozone crisis live: Cyprus applies for EU bailout
Guardian Unlimited Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:21 PM PDT
• Greece's finance minister resigns due to ill health • Moody's expected to downgrade Spanish banks • Greek leaders' illnesses throw government into disarray • Cyprus downgraded to junk by Fitch • European markets close down, Italy and Spain yields rise 6.25pm: That's the end of our eurozone crisis blog for today. But we will be back here tomorrow to keep you up to date with every cough and ... |
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