09.30.07
The ancient Greek writers commented on the good state of health among
the Egyptians, and modern medical writers marvel that they made so
little use of drugs
The ancient Greek writers commented on the good state of health among
the Egyptians, and modern medical writers marvel that they made so
little use of drugs. Evidently they found drugs of little value, for
they were taught hygienic living. The admirable health laws laid down by
Moses were derived from Egyptian sources.
 Think Progress |
Why Bush resists child health bill
Christian Science Monitor, MA - Washington - President Bush heads into only the fourth veto of his presidency with most of America's health establishment and nearly two-thirds of the … Baltimore family returns to DC to push health program Baltimore boy touts health insurance program Transcript: Democratic Response to President Bush's Radio Address |
 New York Daily News |
Poor Smokers Would Pay for Health Bill
The Associated Press - WASHINGTON (AP) Congressional Democrats have chosen an unlikely source to pay for the bulk of their proposed $35 billion increase in children's health … Oklahoma tied for third highest rate of smokers Clerics to launch anti-smoking drive Let the smokers pay for their building |
 KNX1070 |
Bush faces battle on health bill
Taipei Times, Taiwan - But, Blunt said, the coincidental timing of the vote on the child health bill and the request for money in Iraq "was not helpful. … Health debate has different stakes in Minnesota President Bush's new health rules are wrong for children Bush Says Congress `Irresponsible' About Child Health (Update1) |
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Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2007
U.S. News & World Report, DC - The increase in cases has health officials concerned, with predictions of more cases in the future, the Associated Press reported. … Brain damaging amoeba linked to 6 deaths Lake Amoeba Has Killed 6 This Year Brain eating bacteria claims six lives |
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Price control eclipsing public health?
Hindu Business Line, India - Mumbai, Sept 30 Is public health being eclipsed by price control? That is the concern raised by health advocacy workers at the recent Group of Ministers … |
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Expansion of health care for kids unwise
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Here in 2007, the use of children for political purposes hangs over the understandable, well-meaning desire to make sure uninsured kids have health-care … |
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Indigenous male health convention starts
The Age, Australia - Indigenous leaders will gather in Adelaide this week to discuss Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health. The Fourth National Aboriginal & Torres … |
 Brisbane Times |
State of emergency grips cash-starved hospitals
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - DOCTORS in charge warn that every emergency unit in the state public health system is plagued with chronic management problems that jeopardise patient care. … Health Minister apologises to veteran's family Compassion critical in miscarriage cases: NSW Health No inquiry into hospital's hire nurse affair |
 The Olympian |
Prison officials face soaring health-care tab
Savannah Morning News, GA - He recently told the Board of Corrections that the $25 million for health care was just part of the $103 million increase in prison funding that he is … Aging inmates clogging nation's prisons Oregon prisons get new model Taser stun guns |
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Capital Health to ban cellphones while driving
Edmonton Sun, Canada - Capital Health plans to follow its Calgary counterpart in implementing a policy banning employees from using their cellphones while driving on the job. … Capital Health to ban employees from phoning while driving Calgary Health Region plans employee cellphone ban |