Former U.S. President George Bush visits a tent camp for earthquake survivors on the outskirts of Islamabad on January 17, 2006 HOUSTON Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston, his office chief of staff, Jean Becker, tells KHOU 11 News, KSDK’s sister station in Houston. Becker says the former president, 92, is in stable condition and is “doing fine,” but the reason Bush was hospitalized was not immediately disclosed.
Month: January 2017
Former President George H.W. Bush Admitted To Hospital: Report
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized, KHOU 11 News reported Wednesday, citing his office chief of staff Jean Becker. Bush, who is 92 years old, is “doing fine,” Becker told the CBS affiliate station.
Teenagers who access mental health services see significant improvements, study shows
Young people with mental health problems who have contact with mental health services are significantly less likely to suffer from clinical depression later in their adolescence than those with equivalent difficulties who do not receive treatment, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. This comes as Prime Minister Theresa May announced measures to improve mental health support at every stage of a person’s life, with an emphasis on early intervention for children and young people.
Trump’s health pick set to defend investments at U.S. Senate hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for health secretary was expected to face hard questions from a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday about his personal stock investments and proposals to dismantle Obamacare. Representative Tom Price, a Georgia orthopedic surgeon who has been in politics for more than 20 years, was chosen by fellow Republican Trump, who will become president on Friday, to head an agency that manages scores of healthcare programs.
Former president George H.W. Bush hospitalized
… was not expected to attend the inauguration of the 45th President, Donald J. Trump, in Washington on Friday due to health concerns. Several bouts with illness have kept the 92-year-old out of the spotlight in recent years and he has rarely made …
The Mystery of American’s Ailing Flight Attendants an hour ago
From oozing blisters and wheezing to rashes, itchy eyes, and sore throats, numerous American Airlines Group Inc. flight attendants say their new work uniforms are making them sick. But after a battery of tests and a tense back-and-forth among their union, the airline, and the uniform supplier, it’s still not clear what exactly is behind the rise in health complaints.
$29.1M payout set in Marlboro case
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox on Tuesday approved paying $29.1 million from a $45 million lawsuit settlement fund to 21,132 Marlboro Lights smokers and their lawyers. The fund was set up to end a 13-year-old class-action lawsuit accusing Philip Morris USA and parent company Altria Group of misleading Arkansas consumers about the safety of Lights and companion brand Marlboro Ultra-Lights.
Letter: Portman has key role in vote
… years to develop an alternative to the Affordable Care Act that would maintain the patient protections and access to health services for millions of Americans. So far, all they can offer is repeal and debate. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, might be an …
Cancer cover-up warning
Cover up: Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive Penny Egan says all Tasmanians need to remain sun smart and wear sunscreen and protective clothing. Cricketers, tennis players as well as outdoor workers such as farmers and tradies are being reminded to protect against potentially deadly skin cancers.
Two views of the Obama presidency – Wed, 18 Jan 2017 PST
… I want to have a beer with. I want someone who is super smart. He didn’t disappoint me. “I think a single payer (health insurance system) would’ve been better, but I think Obamacare is a success. Two of my granddaughters have health care because of …
A look at cannabis use among 60-somethings
The 67-year-old local, who didn’t want his last name used because he didn’t initially obtain marijuana legally, says his wife acquired her card through a Colorado Springs doctor who was recommended by a local dispensary. She used it to buy creams and salves that helped with leg cramps and pain from a hip replacement.
Obituaries
… in Woodruff. Friday, January 27, 2017 Mary M. Woodruff, 73, Weston, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab, following a seven year battle with cancer. Friday, January 27, 2017 Imelda M. Duesing, age 90, of Lac du Flambeau, …
Polish smells, but it’s like spa treatment for your car
If the neglected aluminum wheels on your classic could talk, they’d be humming a merry tune after the facial you gave them with Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish. The smelly – yet effective – jar of white cream works like a day at the spa.
George H. W. Bush hospitalized for shortness of breath
… than 70 years, Barbara, would not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration this week due to the former president’s age and health. George Herbert Walker Bush, born June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, also served as a congressman, CIA director and …
Help available to students
They will serve grilled burgers with all the trimmings from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Sherburn American Legion. Everyone is welcome to stop in.
What are early signs of Alzheimera s disease?
Blushing, you laugh, call it “a senior moment” and move on. Five minutes later, that person’s name comes to you.
In dueling budget proposals, Texas House and Senate billions of dollars apart
… about $2.2 billion more in state funds for education than the Senate’s. The House proposal for state spending on health and human services is about $2 billion larger than the Senate’s as well. Nelson’s proposal would tap $103.6 billion in state …
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A Senior Citizens, free help with Medicare claims forms and Medigap insurance forms, for appointment call Area Agency on Aging, 723-3763.
A prescription for concierge care
After a relative suffered a heart attack a few years ago, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Adrian Aoun got an unsettling look at a health-care system that he diagnosed as an inefficient and outdated mess. A prescription for concierge care After a relative suffered a heart attack a few years ago, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Adrian Aoun got an unsettling look at a health-care system that he diagnosed as an inefficient and outdated mess.
Analysis: Legislators start with a $5.3 billion difference of opinion
… in peril and then figure out which ones need the most help, if any at all. Its budget’s biggest scrimps are in health and human services, where it proposed $2 billion in cuts; in public education, $1.5 billion in cuts; and in higher education, $690 …
Lawsuit says housing authority discriminated against family
A federal lawsuit accuses a housing authority in northeastern Ohio of wrongly discriminating by denying a family housing on the basis of disability. Cleveland.com reports the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Youngstown filed the suit last week against the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority in Warren.
Theranos closes its last remaining blood-testing lab after it reportedly failed an inspection
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Organ transplants are making a difference in New Jersey
… istry or an advanced directive.” You should also let your family know. And if you are an iPhone user, you can use the health app to register on the “National Donate Life” registry.
UC President Janet Napolitano Undergoing Cancer Treatment
University of California President Janet Napolitano has been hospitalized for side effects related to treatment she is undergoing for cancer, the university system said Tuesday. Ms. Napolitano was diagnosed with cancer in late August, the school said, and is nearly done with her course of treatment.
Country Hour for Wednesday 18 January, 2017
The first vegetable crop in a $600,000 green-house operation has been planted in the south of Western Australia – the developers are calling it a pilot plant as they’re hoping this crop will be the first of many across the Wheatbelt. Victoria’s peak farm lobby group says the Federal Government should subsidise the cost of Q Fever vaccinations to improve the management of the disease.
Study provides insights into CPEB4 gene and fatty liver disease
This condition generally leads to chronic inflammation , which can trigger fibrosis, cirrhosis and ultimately liver cancer. This study on the basic biology of the liver paves the way to examine therapeutic strategies to fight and prevent fatty liver disease .
Georgia State University, GeoVax join forces to advance development…
The Georgia State University Research Foundation has entered into a research collaboration agreement with GeoVax Labs, Inc., a Georgia-based biotechnology company developing human vaccines, to advance development of a therapeutic vaccine for treatment of chronic Hepatitis B infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates between 700,000 to 1.4 million people in the United States have chronic Hepatitis B virus infections, with an estimated 20,000 new infections every year.
Calorie restriction helps rhesus monkeys live longer and healthier lives, report shows
… however, the NIA study team reported no significant improvement in survival, but did find a trend toward improved health. “These conflicting outcomes had cast a shadow of doubt on the translatability of the caloric-restriction paradigm as a means to …
Rathbun pleased with VDMC’s growth
… the Affordable Care Act. “My response is generally always the same:a Swe’re used to this sort of thing -all of us in health care. People in the Legislature make decisions that may affect us or our patients unfavorably,” she said. Rathbun said the …
Group maps out healthy civic goals
More than 50 leaders from across Mesa County gathered Tuesday to begin a yearlong process of facilitating change for good in the community. At the Healthy Mesa County Community Transformation Meeting, participants from schools, the health care industry, law enforcement and public safety, human services and local governments met to identify the biggest problems in the county and start to work toward solving those problems.
MDxHealth Announces Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey…
… the growing list of payers covering ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer. Horizon BCBS is New Jersey’s oldest and largest health insurer, with more than 3.8 million members. “The positive coverage decision by Horizon BCBS of New Jersey further validates …
Inspired by her mothera s journey, RN forms ostomy support groupPosted on Wed. Jan 18th, 2017
By SARA ARTHURS Staff Writer A new support group is starting for people living with ostomies – and, though someone new to this situation might feel alone, there are actually many who can relate.
Cuero Pilot Club plans Masquerade Ball 12 minutes ago The Pilot Club…
Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the entertainment will be from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Feb. 4 at The Venue on Church Street, 125 E. Church St. in Cuero. The event raises money for scholarships for local seniors who would like to pursue a future in the medical field.
Egg prices starting to stabilize after imports arrive
Egg prices that have been jumping for over a month from the avian influenza epidemic in the country are showing signs of calming down after imports started arriving, officials said Wednesday. The price for a set of 30 eggs fell for the first time in 37 days Friday, and again Tuesday.
Feds: McKeeson agrees to pay $150M in pill shipment case
… latest distributor to agree to settlements in West Virginia over painkiller shipments. Earlier this month, Cardinal Health agreed to pay $20 million and AmerisourceBergen will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by West Virginia alleging they …
Snyder highlights aging infrastructure, Medicaid expansion
Gov. Rick Snyder called Tuesday for addressing Michigan’s aging infrastructure over the next several decades, citing the Flint water crisis that has roiled his administration and a football field-sized sinkhole that formed recently in suburban Detroit. In his seventh annual State of the State address to lawmakers, the Republican also touted the state’s Medicaid expansion, which has provided health insurance to 600,000 low-income adults but which is in jeopardy as the GOP-led Congress seeks to repeal the federal health care law.
COLUMN: Anti-LGBTQ Catholic bishop retires
Henry made headlines over the years regarding his intolerant views on LGBTQ rights and equality. His adamant opposition to LGBTQ rights has been well documented and he may count himself as one of the most vocal, intolerant critics in this country.
Minka Kelly on Fashion That Gives Back
Barrett Ward, CEO and founder of FASHIONABLE, and actress Minka Kelly attend the FASHIONABLE Flagship Grand Opening in Nashville, Tennessee. There’s no need for buyer’s remorse when you shop FASHION ABLE .
1 in 3 misdiagnosed with asthma: study
… is. “Apart from the side effects the individual might be experiencing there’s also the costs to both themself and the health care system,” Ms Goldman said. The study looked at 613 randomly selected patients from 10 Canadian cities diagnosed with …
Time for a Wake Up Call? 10 Sleep Myths Debunked
The new year should serve as a “wake up” call for America, giving us the opportunity to reflect on one of the most overlooked health priorities in our lives: sleep! The masses of the sleep-deprived have a higher risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity and depression. So, let’s end this vicious cycle of misinformation and begin to feel better – by revealing the truth behind common sleep myths.