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Maker Drops Hip Device, Then Warns of Failures
09 March 10 11:06 PM

DePuy Orthopaedics alerted doctors to a high early failure rate of its artificial hip after announcing it would phase out the device citing slow sales. Read More...

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Filed under: Medicine and Health, Medical Devices, Implants, Hips, DePuy Orthopaedics, Johnson & Johnson Inc

Economic Scene: Wishing for a Health Care Plan That Cuts Costs
09 March 10 11:06 PM

President Obama’s health reform plan is a mixed bag, but it may be the only program passed. Read More...

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Filed under: Reform and Reorganization, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Law and Legislation, United States Politics and Government, Federal Budget (US), Medicine and Health, United States Economy

Personal Health: To Keep Moving, Look Beyond the Physical
08 March 10 04:21 PM

For many people, regular physical activity is as much about social interaction as it is about being healthy. Read More...

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Filed under: Medicine and Health, Exercise, Walking, Health Clubs

Really?: The Claim: A Glass of Wine With Dinner Aids Digestion.
08 March 10 04:10 PM

Can wine help you digest your meal? Read More...

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Filed under: Medicine and Health, Alcoholic Beverages, Digestive Tract, Wines

Bloomberg Says a Soda Tax ‘Makes Sense’
07 March 10 09:00 PM

In his weekly radio address, the mayor stepped up his call for the Legislature to pass a penny-per-ounce tax on soda to stave off major service cuts to education and health care. Read More...

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Filed under: Medicine and Health, Weight, Taxation, Soft Drinks, Bloomberg, Michael R, Paterson, David A

Obama Wields Goldman Sachs Study of Insurers in Health Fight
06 March 10 10:30 PM

Seeking support for an overhaul, the administration is pointing to a Goldman Sachs study suggesting investors buy insurance shares because rates are up and competition is down. Read More...

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Filed under: Reform and Reorganization, Health Insurance and Managed Care, United States Politics and Government, Obama, Barack, Medicine and Health, Sebelius, Kathleen, Goldman Sachs Group, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna Corp

Obama Wields Analysis of Insurers in Health Battle
06 March 10 10:00 PM

Seeking support for an overhaul, the administration is pointing to a Goldman Sachs study suggesting investors buy insurance shares because rates are up and competition is down. Read More...

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Filed under: Reform and Reorganization, Health Insurance and Managed Care, United States Politics and Government, Obama, Barack, Medicine and Health, Sebelius, Kathleen, Goldman Sachs Group, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna Corp

Miami Board Looks to Close Two Hospitals
06 March 10 12:12 AM

At risk of running out of money in May, Miami’s public health care system is also considering laying off 4,487 employees, a third of its work force. Read More...

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Filed under: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicine and Health, Hospitals, Budgets and Budgeting, Layoffs and Job Reductions, Shutdowns (Institutional), Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami (Fla)

Patient Money: A Child’s Allergies Are Serious but Can Be Treated Effectively
05 March 10 10:06 PM

Many dubious remedies exist, but immunotherapy and careful cleaning to remove allergens and immunotherapy may be the best options. Read More...

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Filed under: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicine and Health, Children and Youth, Allergies

Really?: The Claim: Fruit Juice Can Prevent Kidney Stones
01 March 10 05:21 PM

Can drinking fruit juices prevent kidney stones? Read More...

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Filed under: Medicine and Health, Kidneys, Calcium, Juices, Citrus Fruits