Archive for July 7th, 2009

U.S. hospitals offer $155 billion for health reform: report (Reuters)

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Reuters – Three major hospital associations have offered to contribute about $155 billion over 10 years to help pay for a U.S. healthcare overhaul, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing industry sources.

Seattle doctors try flat-rate no-limit primary care (Reuters)

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Reuters – A Seattle clinic for people fed up with insurance, started by doctors fed up with insurance, has gotten $4 million in private venture capital money to expand, it announced on Monday.

More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory (HealthDay)

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

HealthDay – SUNDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) — The growing evidence that caffeine
consumption may help treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease has received an
extra boost from two new studies.

Health Tip: Wear a Helmet (HealthDay)

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Wearing a helmet during certain sports or
recreational activities can protect you against a serious head injury,
including brain damage.

Health Tip: How’s the Air Quality at Home? (HealthDay)

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — You mop the floors, vacuum the carpet and
dust the shelves to keep your home clean.

Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2009 (HealthDay)

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com and CenterWatch: