Fact is health reform is going to cost a ton of money. All of us will pay more. Some people from states mostly with Democratic congress people will be given special breaks however as an incentive to vote for the bill. Got to hand it to the politicians who are in favor of health reform even at higher costs - provided those who have to pay more can't vote them out of office. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office tells THE WEEKLY STANDARD that the speaker will not allow the final language of the health care to be posted online for 72 hours before bringing the bill to a vote on the House floor, despite her September 24 statement that she was "absolutely" committed to doing so. picked by shuallyo 4 weeks 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

Documents Health Net was forced to hand over reveal senior analyst, Barbara Fowler, single-handedly dropped hundreds of policy holders like Bates from the rolls every year.

*I.am.speechless. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A randomly sampled poll of doctors nationwide — including some from the AMA, which officially opposes a public option — predominantly supports a public health care option. picked by lynxears 3 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 2 months ago

Figures out today have revealed that the NHS (National Health Service) is spending upwards of £32 million a year employing religious personel in its hospitals – an amount that could be used to fund an extra 1,300 nurses or 2,645 cleaners instead. picked by iamamaniac 8 months 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

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

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

Some things worth considering before turning health care entirely over to the government. picked by cb__ 8 months 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 4 months ago

Malaysian doctors have declared neckties a health hazard and called on the heath ministry to stop insisting that physicians wear them. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

MSN reported today that a new study shows a link between the Human papillomavirus, or HPV, (which is what researchers believe is a major cause of cervical cancer), and cancer of the mouth and throat. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

Democratic governor of NY wants Universal Health Care. Looks like Hillary has a potential running mate. picked by sfeldner 3 years ago

Free, detailed instructions explaining how to successfully pass a drug test using common kitchen and household items. picked by qmriley 3 years ago

US dark chocolate sales are anything but bittersweet, as its much-touted health benefits and mass marketing introduced by companies such as Hershey Co. and Lindt & Sprungli Co. Plc. turn the product into a popular, guilt-free indulgence. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Includes: World Population; Govt. & Economics; Education; Environment; Food; Water; Energy and Health picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

An insightful presentation at the 2007 TED conference. It is a follow up to a presentation at the 2006 TED conference (link on the same page, watch it if you haven't seen it before). It addresses the relationship between health, wealth and CO2 emissions among others. picked by Stadsman 2 years ago