Health News

2:53 PM
3-November
2009 J&J To Cut 8,200 Jobs To Save More Than $1 BillionHealth care product company Johnson & Johnson will trim its work force by up to 7 percent in an effort to cut costs by nearly $2 billion.
Topics: Business, Health, United States

2:45 PM
3-November
2009 Telemedicine Services Launched In BangladeshTelemedicine Reference Centre Limited (TRCL) in collaboration with Entra Health Systems of the U.S. has launched a mobile phone-based health (mHealth) service for diabetic patients under the brand name 'Amcare.'
Topics: Health, Good

1:41 PM
3-November
2009 Survey Finds Bad Behavior Is Pervasive Among Medical PersonnelSome of the crazy antics popular on television medical dramas or daytime television surrounding a hospital are being acted out in real life medical centers. According to a new survey conducted by the American College of Physician Executives more than 2,100 physicians and nurses found examples of bad behavior are common in the health care field.
Topics: Offbeat, Health

1:24 PM
3-November
2009 A Key Healthcare Vote, Lieberman Denies Report On His Support For Public OptionLess than a week after saying he would campaign for the GOP in 2010, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) is shooting down a report that he has reached an agreement with Democrats about his opposition to a public option. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is seeking enough votes for a healthcare reform proposal that he said would have a government insurance plan.
Topics: Health, Politics, United States

8:53 AM
3-November
2009 Cycle Rally To Create Awareness About Commonwealth Games 2010 And The EnvironmentA cycle rally held in the capital Delhi was aimed at raising awareness about the Commonwealth Games 2010 being hosted by Delhi, as well as understanding the need to adopt a healthier and green lifestyle.
Topics: World, Health, Environment

   

8:01 AM
3-November
2009 Lack Of Caregivers Plagues Old People In IndiaA recent survey reveals the need to sentitize the younger generation to the needs of the elderly in India, researchers say.
Topics: World, Health

7:14 AM
3-November
2009 Lozenge Plus Patch The Best Way To Quit SmokingA new study suggests that the nicotine patch combined with the nicotine lozenge is the most effective way to quit smoking.
Topics: Health, Science

6:49 AM
3-November
2009 Disorder Causing Dementia In Younger Patients Found To Be HereditaryA rare brain disorder that causes early dementia is highly hereditary, according to a new report from British researchers.
Topics: Health, Science

6:41 AM
3-November
2009 Hot Tub Injuries Up Almost 200 Percent Since 1990The number of people being injured in hot tubs has increased dramatically over the years, coinciding with their popularity, according to a new study.
Topics: Health

5:16 PM
2-November
2009 Ontario To Double Number Of H1N1 Vaccine ClinicsAs the number of Canadians seeking protection against the Influenza A (H1N1) virus grows, provincial officials are exerting efforts to provide vaccination to all. Ontario, for instance, has doubled the number of swine flu immunization clinics for the priority groups.
Topics: Canada, Health, Science