Archive for March, 2009

Analysis: Dems punt hard choices on Obama budget - The Associated Press


FOXNews
Analysis: Dems punt hard choices on Obama budget
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in Congress are taking only baby steps with his budget, putting off crucial decisions on his ambitious plans to expand health care, curb global warming and raise taxes on the wealthy. …
Budget difficult for all sides Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Gregg: Obama's budget plan 'will lead to immense national debt' The Union Leader
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March 31st, 2009
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CIGNA Stepping Up: 15th Year as National Sponsor for March for Babies - FOXBusiness

CIGNA Stepping Up: 15th Year as National Sponsor for March for Babies
FOXBusiness
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, …
March 31st, 2009
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Maternal smoking may alter the arousal process of infants … - EurekAlert (press release)


LIVENEWS.com.au
Maternal smoking may alter the arousal process of infants …
EurekAlert (press release), DC
Cortical arousals were lowest in babies with higher levels of smoke exposure. According to senior investigator Rosemary Horne, PhD, scientific director of the Ritchie Centre for Baby Health Research at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, …
Study backs link between smoking and SIDS LIVENEWS.com.au
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March 31st, 2009
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Lighthouse International Expands Vision Health Services for All … - FOXBusiness

Lighthouse International Expands Vision Health Services for All …
FOXBusiness
This new service extends our reach to the many New Yorkers who will need our expertise as baby boomers age and more people have diabetes and other diseases that affect their eyesight." According to Lighthouse International, about one million people (45 …
March 31st, 2009
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Is my water bottle killing me? - WCBD


Consumer Online
Is my water bottle killing me?
WCBD, SC
Last year, Canadian health authorities banned the use of BPA in baby bottles. The FDA still considers the chemical to be “safe,” but agreed to revisit their topic in light of the newest findings. In the meantime, one important way to reduce exposure to …
Inspecting Food Containers NPR
BPA Concerns WVNS-TV
Schumer Announces Law to Ban BPA from Children's Containers WROC-TV
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March 31st, 2009
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Cost of having a baby could rise by $2000 in crackdown on Medicare … - NEWS.com.au


Daily Telegraph
Cost of having a baby could rise by $2000 in crackdown on Medicare …
NEWS.com.au, Australia
Emma Keen, of Mittagong, gave birth to daughter Madeline on Saturday at North Shore Private Hospital in Sydney. Despite having private health insurance, she paid the gap on obstetrician fees and scans. "It's not cheap having a baby. …
Medicare Budget cuts will hit new families Melbourne Herald Sun
Prenatal care, IVF may rise by $2000 The Age
Doctors propose Medicare safety net cut for births, IVF LIVENEWS.com.au
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March 31st, 2009
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Hospital staff fired for peeks at Nadya Suleman's files - Los Angeles Times

Hospital staff fired for peeks at Nadya Suleman's files
Los Angeles Times, CA
But would you have been able to resist peeking at Nadya Suleman’s health records? Suleman, 33, now has six of her eight babies at home in La Habra, Calif. Baby No. 7 is due home soon, but baby 8 may remain in the hospital until he's healthier. …
March 31st, 2009
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Flooding Risks Include Major Health Concerns - WMBB-TV

Flooding Risks Include Major Health Concerns
WMBB-TV, FL
This will prevent contamination; or • Use only bottled water, especially for mixing baby formula. • Have your water tested by your local health department or by a laboratory certified by the State to perform a drinking water analysis. …
March 31st, 2009
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April is Minority Health Awareness Month - WIBW

April is Minority Health Awareness Month
WIBW, KS
Conference keynote speakers are Rear Admiral John Babb, US Department of Health and Human Services Regional Health Administrator, and Tonya Lewis-Lee, national spokesperson for the “A Healthy Baby Begins With You” campaign. In addition, there will be a …
March 31st, 2009
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Retirees ill prepared for the long-term costs - The Associated Press

Retirees ill prepared for the long-term costs
The Associated Press
The cost of health care will create such an unexpected hardship on unprepared retiring baby boomers that it's imperative to sound the warning now, said Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research. The stock market collapse that has …
Long-Term Care Costs Cause Increase in National Retirement Risk Index Business Wire (press release)
Nearly Two-Thirds Face Risky Retirement Due to Long-Term Care Costs ElderLawAnswers.com
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March 31st, 2009
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