… family planning money is used to fund abortions, and the state’s funding for Planned Parenthood goes to other women’s health services such as birth control counseling and health exams. Iowa receives more than $3 million in federal Medicaid funding …
Day: January 10, 2017
Obamacare enrollment climbs in New Jersey
Obamacare enrollment climbs in New Jersey NJ enrollment grows, despite Congressional plans to repeal the law. Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2jsxqFD Across the nation and in New Jersey, health coverage enrollment through the Affordable Care Act is growing, despite talk of repeal in Washington.
Flu claims nine lives so far, ministry bans medicine export
Nine people died of flu in the Czech Republic from the beginning of the season until January 6, the State Health Institute said in a report on Monday, and the Health Ministry has banned the export of the Tamiflu anti-flu medicine in connection with the current epidemic. A total of 35 serious flu cases were registered in the country in the given period, with patients mostly aged over 60. Nine patients have died.
Lupus Foundation to offer free tai chi and yoga classes
The Indiana Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America will offer free yoga and tai chi classes at IU North Hospital. They are available to people with lupus and one caregiver or support person.
‘More evidence’ of green tea’s slimming potential needed to boost products beyond Japan
… yet to gain European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approval for weight loss claims, they have developed something of a health halo and have been used in slimming teas, especially in Japan.” The report’s author, Stephanie Mattucci, adds that the …
‘Hypnobirthing’ Southampton mum says she can help women have pain-free births
But now the Southampton mum is teaching other women how to achieve a pain-free delivery after discovering a birthing technique that is literally fit for a queen! A pain-free birth without any medical intervention may sound far-fetched but Emma says anyone can achieve this with ‘hypnobirthing’. And what’s more, Kate Middleton is said to have used the techniques when she gave birth to Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Blood Glucose Device Global Market Segmentation and Major Players Analysis and Forecast to 2020
PUNE, INDIA, January 10, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Device Market is expected to cross over US$ 16 Billion by 2020 as incidence of diabetes is increasing dramatically. It is estimated that 642 Million people will develop the disease by 2040.
Ap Fact Check: Despite woes Obamacare not in ‘death spiral’
As congressional Republicans prepare to repeal the health law, they are working to portray it as a mess of Democrats’ making, and themselves as the ones who will clean up that mess. In the process they are exaggerating the law’s very real problems, according to health care experts, who largely believe that the Affordable Care Act’s troubles with high prices and lack of competition could be addressed with bipartisan solutions.
Valeant sells cancer vaccine to China’s Sanpower Group for $819.9 million
Valeant Pharmaceuticals has agreed to sell all outstanding equity interests in Dendreon Pharmaceuticals to a privately-owned Chinese conglomerate. Sanpower Group will pay $819.9 million for Dendreon’s only commercialized product called Provenge, a vaccine for prostate cancer treatment.
Research suggests the stem cells in our teeth can be energized to fill in chips, cracks, and cavities
The stem cells in our teeth can be energized to fill in chips, cracks, and cavities, researchers say, and the findings could one day possibly make dental cement obsolete. The work has been conducted just in mice so far, but the research , published Monday in the journal Scientific Reports, highlights a way to motivate stem cells to repair tooth defects at a scale they normally can’t, with a drug that already has some safety testing behind it.
‘Tooth repair drug’ may replace fillings
“Teeth can be encouraged to repair themselves in a way that could see an end to fillings, say scientists. The team at King’s College London showed that a chemical could encourage cells in the dental pulp to heal small holes in mice teeth.
Whata s Goina On
… will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting to follow. Guest speakers will be Connie Pettyjohn (director of Retiree Health Care, Kentucky Retirement Systems) and Tracey Garrison (account executive group Medicare, Humana). Any retiree (and their …
Superior’s outdoor smoking, vaping ban stumbles amid regulation concerns
… traditional cigarettes and provides an alternative for those unable to quit in other conventional ways. Recent health studies, however, have pointed to the by-products of vaping as harmful, including high levels of diacetyl found in a 2015 Harvard …
US organ transplants reach record high
Organ transplants performed in the United States reached a record high during 2016, for the fourth year in a row, according to preliminary data from the United Network for Organ Sharing. During 2016, there were 33,606 transplants, an 8.5% increase over 2015 and up 19.8% since 2012.
Walker’s – Coming Home’ concert generates funds for The Hope Center Foundation
As snow blanketed Bartow County Friday night, Butch Walker played to a full house at The Grand Theatre. Since losing his father to pancreatic cancer, Walker has formed a foundation to benefit cancer patients, and he presented a check to Cartersville Medical Center’s Hope Center Foundation during the concert.
Former Steeler Kendall Simmons’ NFL career helped him manage life with diabetes
… other products to manage the disease. In 2016, he made more than 25 appearances for Novo Nordisk at diabetes camps, health fairs, children’s hospitals and other events. He discusses his experiences in managing diabetes successfully with the theme …
GOP Congressmen urge denial of Gov. Roy Coopera s request to expand Medicaid –
… eligibility requirements are changed, than more than half a million residents of the Tar Heel State could “receive health care beginning in January 2018.” “This is North Carolina common sense,” Cooper said in a statement. “We can receive between $3 …
Wheels Coming Off the Obamacare Repeal Train
… today Lamar Alexander again expressed his opposition (he did so in November too). Alexander is the Chair of the key health care committee in the Senate. Then came Bob Corker saying not to repeal the Obamacare taxes before there was a replacement (a …
Douste-Blazy suggests travel tax to help fund health care
Professor Philippe Douste-Blazy, special adviser on innovative financing for development in the United Nations, has expressed the possibility of Jamaica implementing levies on airfare and cruise line passengers to strengthen their health budget and close the financial gaps in the public system. “If each head of state implements this, then the region is going to have some millions of dollars to share to improve your health care systems.
Harper’s Bazaar marks 150th year with fashionable women list
Madonna is one of 150 women chosen by editors of the Hearst magazine’s 32 editions worldwide as the most fashionable women around … . FILE- In this Sept.
Johns Hopkins researchers identify new biological target for treating spinal muscular atrophy
Johns Hopkins researchers along with academic and drug industry investigators say they have identified a new biological target for treating spinal muscular atrophy. They report they have evidence that an experimental medicine aimed at this target works as a “booster” in conjunction with a drug called nusinersen that was recently FDA-approved to improve symptoms of the disorder in mice.
Dr. Mark Braasch, Aurora, CO Pediatric Dentist, Welcomes Patients for …
Dr. Mark Braasch now accepts new patients for the HealthyStarta pediatric dentistry system, with or without a referral. As a trusted pediatric dentist in Aurora, CO, Dr. Braasch is proud to offer this innovative program that treats and corrects common bite issues and other childhood disorders.