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

While occasional hamburger or can of Cola won't ruin your health, frequent consumption of the following foods may result in numerous health problems. picked by karenben 2 years ago

Ginseng, Vitamin A, Garlic, St. Johns Wort and more may react dangerously with common prescription drugs. picked by fred 2 years ago

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

Chocoholics, we've been told for the last three years how our drug of choice is so beneficial to our health. "Oh, chocolate is a wonderful anti-oxidant! Eat it! It will keep you healthy," they said. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

In a reflection of a legislative strategy that has left no stone unturned, President Barack Obama on Monday called on like-minded bloggers to help his administration keep the heat on lawmakers to pass health care reform. picked by nateebiinature 4 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

If the U.S. health care system performed as well as the top three countries, there would be 101,000 fewer deaths in the United States per year, according to researchers writing in the journal Health Affairs. picked by mandolinorange 2 years 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

Health and life insurance companies in the US and abroad have nearly $4.5 billion invested in tobacco stocks, according to Harvard doctors. picked by bornbad 6 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

"Iraq and Afghanistan universal health coverage provided by U.S. war funding" picked by misswinkle 2 years 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

"I walked up to him and told him that he was violating a number of health codes," Cohen recalled. "Next thing I know I'm surrounded by hippies saying, 'Get lost, we're hungry.' " picked by kakana 3 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

Allowing teens to work too many hours in the wrong environment can be dangerous for their sexual health by fostering conditions that lead them to older sex partners, a new study shows. picked by Bingo 3 months 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