Hawaii is dropping the only state universal child health care program in the country just seven months after it launched.

Image that... Universal Health Care not working out like they'd like us to believe. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

Americans' health improved by 18 percent between 1990 and 2000, but has leveled off over the past four years and may be about to decline, according to the 2008 America's Health Rankings report picked by karenben 12 months ago

A drug currently available in some Canadian stores — said to induce the same kind of "high" as the street drug ecstasy — may pose serious health risks, Health Canada says. picked by muppet 10 months ago

Ginseng, Vitamin A, Garlic, St. Johns Wort and more may react dangerously with common prescription drugs. picked by fred 3 years ago

The authors of the bestselling new book "Eat This, Not That!" uncover the most misunderstood "health" foods in America. picked by karenben 2 years ago

Excellent WashPo article regarding health care myths.

Seriously, people, change isn't scary, and it won't kill you or cost you "all" of your own money. picked by bcgrote 3 months ago

Many foods are far saltier than we realize. Example
Atlanta Bread Company Raspberry Scone
1,750 mg sodium, 360 calories
This is as much sodium load as seven servings of bacon picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

Although she was in perfect health, Peggy Robertson says she was denied health care coverage by an insurance company in 2007 because, they said, she had had a previous cesarean section. picked by suebe 1 month ago

Director Michael Moore says the U.S. health care system is driven by greed in his new documentary "SiCKO." He also took a group of volunteers suffering ill health after helping in the September 11, 2001 rescue efforts to Cuba, where they received exemplary treatment at virtually no cost picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

McCain's version of taxes on health benefits was twisted and he was nearly burned in effigy by Obama and his supporters. Obama's administration has been discussing taxing health benefits for some time now - however union members who helped get him elected (and have some of the most extensive benefits) will be exempt from such taxes. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

For months pensioners at a sheltered housing complex have enjoyed a weekly lunchtime treat thanks to fellow resident George Pretty's fish and chip shop run.

But bosses at the complex banned the 72-year-old from going down the chippy for his friends - for health and safety reasons. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

At issue are what insurance companies consider absurdly low penalties for people who choose not to buy health insurance. picked by JoshSF49 1 month ago

Both sides are lying about the house version of the health care act - or rather everyone is interpreting the act in their own way. Much is open. Many with strong opinions haven't even read it. (PDF). Here is one person's attempt to answer some of the concerns in a relatively bias-free way. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Some things worth considering before turning health care entirely over to the government. picked by cb__ 8 months ago

At a town hall meeting Wednesday Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) told Chickasha residents he does not need to read the 1,000 page health care reform bill, he will simply vote against it.
"I don't have to read it, or know what's in it. I'm going to oppose it anyways," he said.

**I'm sure he's not the only one picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Hillary has been pretty unsuccessful running her campaign and is deeply in debt ($8.7 million at the end of February. That may include the $5 million she loaned the campaign). Now records show that although she touts a universal health care program she has a hard time paying the bill for her employee's current health plan. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Psychological researchers have discovered that women gain a health benefit by living with neurotic men.
Their study, of adults over age 50, also found that women, but not men, get an added health benefit when paired with someone who is conscientious and neurotic. picked by bingo 7 months ago

May not be bribes, but taking $220,000 in "speaking fees" from health companies who stand to benefit or suffer depending on the health decisions doesn't look good for the proposed Secretary of Health and Human Services. This is in addition to his tax evasion. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

The man authorities called “an immediate and substantial threat to the public health and welfare” was caught Friday at about 6 p.m. on Highway 90. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Medical care in the United States is derided as miserable compared to health care systems in the rest of the developed world. Economists, government officials, insurers, and academics beat the drum for a far larger government role in health care. Much of the public assumes that their arguments are sound because the calls for change are so ubiquitous and the topic so complex. Before we turn to gove... read full post picked by shuallyo 4 months ago