HealthDay – SATURDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) — Though good vision is what
allows the perception of the colors, shapes and sights of the world,
Americans appear to be fairly lackadaisical when it comes to protecting
their eye health, according to surveys done by U.S. eye groups.
HealthDay – SATURDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) — Golf may appear to be easier
on the body than many other sports, but don’t be fooled.
Reuters – U.S. lawmakers plan far-reaching insurance market reforms, and would require that businesses and individuals purchase medical coverage as they seek to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, an early draft of Senate legislation said on Saturday.
Reuters – Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc on Saturday said patients who complied with treatment during a recent pivotal trial of its experimental obesity drug lost more weight than was seen in the overall trial.
Reuters – An interim look at a long-term study of Onglyza, under development by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and AstraZeneca Plc, continued to show lowered glucose levels when used in combination with metformin in people with type 2 diabetes.
AP – President Barack Obama pleaded for action on his health care agenda, using his weekly radio and Internet address to focus on his domestic priority even while traveling overseas.
AFP – President Barack Obama urged Congress Saturday to move ahead on health care reform, arguing that any change in the current system should lower the cost of services, improve their quality and protect consumer choice.
AP – Employers would be required to offer health care to employees or pay a penalty and all Americans would be guaranteed health insurance under a draft bill circulated Friday by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s health committee.
AFP – Australia’s second city of Melbourne has become the “swine flu capital of the world”, according to a report, as the country’s confirmed tally of the disease soared to 1,009.
AP – Dr. Thomas Frieden has swung a big stick as New York City’s top health official, pushing through bans on smoking and artery-clogging trans fats.