Public Healthcare Issues

Microsleep is said to be the cause for 15 to 20 percent of accidents that occur in the aviation industry. Cardiac Rhythm Disruption accounts largely for microsleep.

Dec 16, 2009 - Prakash Thulasimani

Harvard study reveals that the death rate of uninsured US adults aged 17 through 64 is much higher than for those adults who have private health insurance.

Dec 14, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Cosmetic companies are seeking a variety of unusual anti-aging ingredients to lure wrinkle-obsessed consumers into buying new products to fight tell-tale lines.

Dec 12, 2009 - Ruth Winter

Hospital stays can be productive and healing or they can be confusing and unhealthy. However, hospital stays can turn out well with just a few precautions and preparation

Dec 11, 2009 - Toni Star

An L.A. Care Health Plan project to place accessible examination tables and scales in clinics shows accommodating disabled patients improves preventative care for all.

Dec 5, 2009 - Andrew Leibs

What are the real risks and what needs to be done? Some new evidence suggests annual mammograms and breast self-exams don't lower breast cancer deaths.

Dec 5, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Many researchers believe that there are a number of specific factors that influence the likelihood of childhood obesity. These components affect obesity later in life.

Nov 21, 2009 - Victoria Rodriguez-Baziuk

We had a swine flu scare back in 1976. Is that experience repeating itself, or is this time different?

Nov 20, 2009 - Doug Jefferys

Many people are not aware that America had a swine flu scare back in 1976. What lessons can we learn from that episode?

Nov 20, 2009 - Doug Jefferys

Increasing scientific evidence shows that statins significantly reduces one's risk of acquiring serious infections and dying from such maladies including the H1N1 virus.

Nov 19, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

All veterans enrolled in the VA health care system are eligible to receive the same basic VA benefits. However, an individual's financial status determines copay levels.

Nov 17, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

VA medical centers have been providing health care to America's veterans for many years. Learn about their history and what makes them different from private hospitals.

Nov 17, 2009 - Susie Yakowicz

The Department of Veterans Affairs operates a vast VA health care system which includes a large network of medical facilities and veterans health insurance coverage.

Nov 17, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

Bisphenol A (BPA) leaches from some plastic water and food containers and may cause behavioral changes in children. Thermal printers may be a more serious BPA problem.

Nov 16, 2009 - Art Ayers

There is much conflict between supporters and opponents of a public health insurance plan. Charity health insurance modeled after medical charities may offer a compromise

Nov 14, 2009 - Bharat Bhatia

Smokers are asked to not light up and put out the butts on November 19th, 2009 for the Great American Smokeout.

Nov 13, 2009 - Elvira Nieto

People are understandably asking doctors and other providers if the H1N1 vaccine is safe. How could it be, they ask, if it is brand new?

Nov 11, 2009 - James Cooper

Use these tips to avoid the swine flu during the holidays by using common sense at parties. Keep from getting sick with a H1N1 infection by following this simple guide.

Nov 10, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Ads for fraudulent swine flu cures are online. Fake flu treatments, remedies, and even vaccines are unregulated. Scams are worse than perceived H1N1 vaccine dangers.

Nov 10, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

The H1N1 nasal spray vaccine side effects are pending ongoing testing. Risks exist to some groups who should not use the inhaled swine flu vaccine with live virus.

Nov 9, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

As at-risk people must stand in line for limited supplies of swine flu vaccine some are able to buy their way to the front of the line.

Nov 9, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Governments need more help from their citizens in order to produce and enforce public policies to eliminate toxins from industrial and technological productivity.

Nov 9, 2009 - Yana Marshall

Since infants under six months are at risk, but cannot be vaccinated against the H1N1 virus according to the CDC, other ways to prevent swine flu in babies must be used.

Nov 9, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Many cases of H1N1 in babies and toddlers are minor, and resolve with home care. Other infants develop complications from the swine flu, with life-threatening symptoms.

Nov 8, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Regardless of what the media reports (SARS, avian flu, swine flu) as the "disaster of the year," good health habits year round build immunity for cold and flu season.

Nov 7, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray