Archive for July 20th, 2009

RNC chairman: Obama’s health care is socialism (AP)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

AP – The chairman of the Republican Party on Monday called President Barack Obama’s plan to overhaul health care “socialism,” accusing the president of conducting a risky experiment that will hurt the economy and force millions to drop their current coverage.

Britain bids to quell flu fears (AFP)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

AFP – Britain announced plans Monday to vaccinate half the population against swine flu by year’s end as Russian health officials warned the virus was now affecting all parts of Europe’s largest country.

Gym’ll fix it: US jobless sweat it in a dire economy (AFP)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

AFP – Molly Fahey has a bachelor’s degree in physics, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and no job since January.

Perception May Affect Drinking by College Students (HealthDay)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

HealthDay – MONDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) — If college students knew
their friends really weren’t drinking as much as it might seem, they might
cut back on alcohol, a new study suggests.

Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets (HealthDay)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Pets can be adored members of a loving
family. But it’s important to keep youngsters safe and healthy when
playing with their furry friends.

Health Tip: Dealing With Dry Hair? (HealthDay)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Dry hair may be crunchy, brittle and lack
that healthy softness and shine of hair with enough moisture.

Elder Boom Will Be Felt Worldwide (HealthDay)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

HealthDay – MONDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of people who
are age 65 and older will double from 7 to 14 percent of the world’s total
population by 2040, says a new U.S. Census Bureau study.

Exposure to Common Pollutant in Womb Might Lower IQ (HealthDay)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

HealthDay – MONDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) — Fetal exposure to high levels
of a common airborne pollutant compound seems to threaten the intellectual
development of children, a new study suggests.

Health Highlights: July 20, 2009 (HealthDay)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Clinical Trials Update: July 20, 2009 (HealthDay)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

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