Reuters – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are preparing to unveil a proposal for a sweeping healthcare overhaul that includes a new public insurance plan and would require individuals and businesses to obtain coverage, lawmakers said on Monday.
Reuters – A U.S. senator on Monday said he dropped plans to try to add a measure allowing importation of lower-priced medicines from other countries to tobacco legislation after being told the Senate will consider the drug issue separately.
AP – Senior House Democrats drafting health care legislation are considering slapping an unspecified financial penalty on anyone who refuses to purchase affordable health insurance, a key committee chairman said Monday.
AFP – Mexico will next month host an international summit on swine flu at the Caribbean beach resort of Cancun, the country’s health minister said Monday.
HealthDay – SUNDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) — Drugs should be the first line of
treatment for diabetics who are also battling heart disease, a new study
finds.
HealthDay – MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) — A genetic link between anxiety,
depression and insomnia has been identified by U.S. researchers, who said
adolescents who suffer from anxiety and depression should also be screened
for insomnia.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Fast food may be inexpensive and convenient,
but it is often high in calories, fat, sugar and salt.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Biking is great exercise — not to mention a
lot of fun. But a nasty spill can ruin your fun, so it’s important to
protect yourself every time you pedal.
HealthDay – MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) — Many generations ago, a dark night
sky and fatigue probably signaled it was time to go to sleep.
HealthDay – MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) — The thrills and chills of computer
games can be a nocturnal nightmare for some people, new research
suggests.