A nearly four-day ban on drinking the water in Corpus Christi, Texas, was lifted on Sunday after test results showed no contamination due to a chemical leak, the city’s mayor announced. None of the 28 drinking water samples the Environmental Protection Agency reviewed tested positive for Indulin AA-86, an asphalt-emulsifying agent that’s corrosive, the federal agency said Sunday in a statement.
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CenCal Rated in Top 10% of Nation’s Medicaid Plans
Results Illustrate High Quality of Health Care Provided for Low-Income Residents in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties This year, CenCal Health rated in the top 10 percent [1] of Medicaid plans nationally for nine areas of care in the most recent state quality measurement ratings. This marks CenCal Health’s best overall performance over the 15 years the State of California has been measuring quality indicators.
Message to Trump-anxious decentralizers: Is your federalism insurance premium paid up?
In a politico-legal ritual as timeless as the Gridiron Dinner, supporters of the Party that lost the Presidency are now discovering the virtues of federalism. Noah Feldman assures that “sanctuary cities” are safe from having their federal money yanked, because the Medicaid portion of NFIB v.
How Hanukkah sufganiyot became a national treat in the Netherlands
Though they are considered a caloric hazard in Israel, sufganiyot are a rare Hanukkah treat for many Jews in Europe. When the holiday arrives, some Jewish communities in Russia, Ukraine and beyond arrange special community bakes.
Patient with cystic fibrosis records crying doctor showing up to…
… complains about how much paperwork he has to type up when Mr Williams is admitted to the hospital. Waikato District Health Board chief executive Nigel Murray said they would be ‘urgently contacting’ the physician to ‘take action and offer the …
Cranberry pills not as effective as juice
Q: I have started taking cranberry capsules in the hope that they will work as well against urinary-tract infections as cranberry juice. What do you think? A: A recent study tested cranberry extract pills against placebo among women in nursing homes .
Millions of Americans Are Still Signing Up for Obamacare, Despite Pledges to Repeal It
… north of 4 million for 2017. Will more Americans sign up for coverage this year than ever before? And, what could health insurance reform mean for these individuals beyond 2017? This past Wednesday was originally the deadline to file for health …
South Korea: Zoos shut down as H5N6 bird flu approaches Seoul
… in the country’s disease control system. As a result, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said that health authorities are entitled to close any chicken farm or cote if necessary. On Sunday, a chicken farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi …
Iran, Uzbekistan agree to bring forward date of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier
The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Uzbekistan Football Federation have clinched an agreement for a 2018 FIFA World Cup round three qualifying match between national teams to be held sooner than scheduled. The contest between Team Melli and White Wolves was originally scheduled to be staged on June 13, 2017, which falls on the eve of Laylat al-Qadr during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Portable Cigar Ashtray for Vehicles – Designed by InventHelp Client…
Although vehicles often come equipped with ashtrays, they are generally designed to be used for cigarettes. Cigar smokers tend to have difficulty storing lit cigars while driving due to the size of a cigar, which has the potential to ultimately interfere with vehicle safety.
Trump action on health care could cost Planned Parenthood
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s first, and defining, acts next year could come on Republican legislation to cut off taxpayer money from Planned Parenthood. Trump sent mixed signals during the campaign about the 100-year-old organization, which provides birth control, abortions and various women’s health services.
Man dies 36 hours after marrying the love of his life in the hospital
When nurses at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo, Texas realized the end was near for Raul “Tiny” Hinojosa, they grew determined to fulfill his dying wish – to marry his longtime partner Yvonne Lamas. The staff quickly organized a thoughtful wedding for the couple in Hinojosa’s hospital room.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis Tests Market : Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 – 2022
Such inflammation of joint lining causes pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and redness. Rheumatoid arthritis is most prevalent among women.
Global Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Market Forecast 2015-2023
… affected by this, all over the world. It is more prevalent in middle to low-income countries. Almost 12% of global health expenditure is spent on diabetes. Advances in technological innovation and approval of artificial pancreas have help in …
Tax-Loss Selling: 3 Stocks to Dump Right Now
Tax-loss selling is an effective strategy to lower your tax bill. The basic idea is to sell stocks that have fallen on hard times and are unlikely to mount a comeback.
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… can do about those costs. Healthcare costs for the average over-65 household is $5,756 per year, including $3,900 for health insurance and another $672 for drugs. If your costs are higher, make sure to adjust your spending projection upward. If …
Having a Baby in 2017? Here’s What You Need to Know
… in out-of-pocket medical costs during a child’s first year of life, but if you have a child with medical issues or a health plan with lackluster coverage, you could see that figure climb. Not only that, but you’ll need to add your child to your …
Combination Smart Phone and Glucose Meter Invented by InventHelp…
Diabetics face the challenge of keeping their glucose levels within a healthy range on a daily basis. Until now, the only way they could do this was to carry a glucose meter with them.
West Michigan High School students deliver gifts to kids with cancer
Children with pediatric cancer who will be staying at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital over the holidays received some very special care packages from a group of Jennison High School students. It all started with a group of students taking part in the ‘Bigger Than You’ class at the high school which is best described as a philanthropy class where students pick out something they are passionate about, get into groups, and do something that betters the community.
Longtime opioid users motivated by fear of withdrawal
John Lenec remembers the song “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” going through his head moments after he slipped off a detox centre bed and began convulsing on the floor. It had been six hours since his last hit of heroin.
Veteran Rock DJ, Former Rockline Host Bob Coburn Passes Away
Bob Coburn , legendary L.A. DJ and longtime host of the syndicated show Rockline , has passed away at the age of 68. He had been fighting stage four lung cancer. Coburn began his career in radio in the late ’60s in Texas, with stops in Chicago and San Diego before ending up on the west coast.
How to prevent kidney stones
… nerally low in oxalate. For more information on diet changes that can lower your risk for kidney stones, talk to your health care provider or a dietitian. He or she can help guide your dietary choices to reduce your risk.
Top finishers hit brakes as conditions sap energy
Like everybody else who competed in Saturday’s Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon in Little Rock, top finishers Tyler Pake and Tia Stone worked up a good sweat. At 7 a.m., a field of 403 began their journey with temperatures nearly 40 degrees higher than typical for a mid-December morning in central Arkansas.
COLUMN: Be prepared for the festive season
… Finally, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. I would also like to say thank you to all of our wonderful staff who work together to provide a 24/7 service, and who …
Casey Affleck plays VERY naughty elf as he hosts Saturday Night Live
Casey Affleck plays one of three naughty elves in a hilarious sketch from the latest episode of Saturday Night Live. The actor, who was the evening’s host, along with SNL stars Kenan Thompson and Vanessa Bayer, were three elves who purposefully misbehaved in the hopes they would be punished by Mrs. Claus in a skit that aired on Saturday.
Zoos shut down as bird flu approaches Seoul
… in the country’s disease control system. As a result, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said that health authorities are entitled to close any chicken farm or cote if necessary. On Sunday, a chicken farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi …
Global Vaccine Partnering Terms and Agreements: Deal Trends, Players and Financials Outlook 2010-16
Global Vaccines Partnering Terms and Agreements 2010 to 2016: Deal trends, players and financials report provides a detailed understanding and analysis of how and why companies enter infectious vaccines partnering deals. The majority of deals are development stage whereby the licensee obtains a right or an option right to license the licensors vaccine technology.
Duterte painkiller use draws concern in Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s admission that he used a powerful painkiller has prompted concern about his health, with lawmakers urging him Sunday to undergo a medical examination and disclose the results. Duterte on Monday revealed that he used to take fentanyl, often prescribed for cancer pain and other chronic ailments, because of a spinal injury from previous motorcycle accidents.
Family of 7-month-old refuse to get son’s liver operation done in Mumbai
With Mumbai unable to match Chennai’s success rate in liver transplants, patients prefer the south for the high-risk surgery; doctors say there are very few specialists in the city While the city is hoping to perform a record-breaking surgery on the world’s heaviest woman, when it comes to life-saving liver surgery, Mumbai lags far behind Chennai. The family of seven-month-old Parth Rajwade is testimony to this.
Fish oil capsules are a good vitamin D supplement.
… to less depression, instead of due to increased vitamin D from sun exposure.” Depression is one of the biggest mental health problems among young people in Hong Kong. The number and severity of cases is on the rise, as is the number seeking help for …
Can’t buy love? Drug price hikes put sex beyond reach
… low sex drive called Addyi, costs $800 per month. Older products for women also have seen huge price run-ups, Truven Health Analytics data show. “Many of them don’t get past the pharmacy counter once they see the price,” says Sheryl Kingsberg, a …
Diabetic women using IUDs less prone to heart attacks, strokes
New York, Dec 18 : Diabetic women who use contraception measures such as intrauterine devices and under-the-skin implants are less likely to have strokes and heart attacks, researchers have found. [NK Health] The study found these birth control measures are the safest options for women with diabetes than using hormonal contraception.
Alcester Health Centre accredited as specialist Yellow Fever unit
Yellow fever is an acute viral illness which is spread by the female mosquito within certain areas of South America and Africa. Yellow fever is an acute viral illness which is spread by the female mosquito within certain areas of South America and Africa.
Clean rivers campaign ramps up for summer
… Management, set in 2014, included a requirement for regional councils to manage freshwater bodies so people’s health is safeguarded, and carries a bottom line that applies to “wading” and boating. Smith told the lecture audience the Government was …
Molly Banville returns home after intestine transplant
… causes the joints to become unstable. On her GoFundMe Web page, Molly writes, “This unusual combination of health issues has perplexed most of the medical community. Unfortunately, I have had over 25 surgeries that include my stomach, eyes …
Coakley landfill stirs fear, anger from residents
… also didn’t know about the landfill, or didn’t know the threat it posed to their residential wells and their health. “There’s definitely people who knew Coakley landfill existed,” she said. “But I don’t think they knew exactly …
2017 iaedp Symposium Reveals Need for Balance Between Help and Harm in…
… with an eating disorder initially were overweight or obese. Now there is grave concern that messages promoting health and well-being can trigger an eating disorder. In the presentation, “Help Without Harming…A Fine Balance in the Treatment of …
Size, Trends & Forecasts (2016-2020): Global Anticoagulants Market
The report entitled Global Anticoagulants Market : Size, Trends & Forecasts provides an analysis of the global anticoagulants market with detailed description of market size & growth and market share by products. The report also provides a detailed analysis of anticoagulants available in the market.
Job in the Dock
… cruise liner than a refinery of souls, while the default state of the pilgrim is one of largely unwavering joy, health, and abundance. Should we be surprised that this caricature of the Cross intersects with “nuts and bolts” Christianity at no …
Short-term, low-carb diets better for weight loss than low-fat diets
… low-carb diets, in order to find out if they are safe and effective for weight loss, and cardiovascular and metabolic health. They published the results of their study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association . Depending on the diet, …