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Finding Health Insurance Can Be Tricky For Grads
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:50:00 -0500
Many young adults transition out of college into jobs that have limited benefits. Negotiating how to find health insurance that will meet their needs can be difficult.
Flu On Campus: Avoiding Misery For $20
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:29:00 -0500
Every year, about 1 in 4 college students gets the flu. A $20 flu shot can be a cheap insurance policy against aching joints and muscles, high fever, missed classes. But even that isn't enough to motivate some students to get vaccinated, so one health expert is trying an economic argument.
UnitedHealth Insures Against Becoming Uninsured
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:52:00 -0500
United Healthcare is allowing clients to pay a premium to guarantee their right to buy health insurance in the future. The new product, which is called "continuity," is aimed at policyholders who might lose coverage if they leave their jobs.
Clinic To Disclose Doctors' Industry Ties
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:49:00 -0500
The Cleveland Clinic is making it easier for the public to find out if its doctors get money from pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers. The move could help patients evaluate whether the doctors are acting in their best interests.
washingtonpost.com - Health
On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Ceci Connolly Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system.
Seeking a Second Opinion on Change in Health Care
Joe Davidson Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The nation's largest provider of health insurance for federal employees, under fire for changes to its benefits package, says it is willing to make adjustments in answer to the complaints if only Uncle Sam would let it.
Bill Gates Urges Obama to Increase Spending
Philip Rucker Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The world's richest technology entrepreneur -- and leading philanthropist -- came to Washington yesterday with a simple message for President-elect Barack Obama: Increase spending.
Reuters: Health News
Abortion not seen linked with depression
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:08:31 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - No high-quality study done to date can document that having an abortion causes psychological distress, or a "post-abortion syndrome," and efforts to show it does occur appear to be politically motivated, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
"Rogue" stem cell clinics exploit hope: report
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:47:36 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rogue clinics around the world may be exploiting hope and ignorance by offering unproven stem cell therapies, a group of stem cell experts said in a report released on Wednesday.
Study sheds light on breast cancer drug failure
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:58:12 -0500
LONDON (Reuters) - The most commonly used breast cancer drug may cause tumors to spread in a small number of women with low levels of a protein which makes cells stick together, British researchers said on Thursday.
CNN.com - Health
Less sun, more depression for people with SAD
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:50:16 -0500
Douglas Cootey is replacing his lightbulbs with brighter ones, but not just to see better. The new broad spectrum lights simulate sunlight, and might help enliven his mood in the gloomy winter months. Cootey realized that his symptoms fit those of seasonal affective disorder, a condition that typically generates depression during autumn and winter and then goes away in the sunnier months.
Zimbabweans ill with cholera crossing border
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:50:24 -0500
Doctors worry about the woman sitting on a bed inside the large tent, an IV in her arm. Chipo Matewe, 23, is eight months pregnant and stricken with cholera.
Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:09:55 -0500
It started with sinus congestion for Shawna Coronado. Then the splitting migraines came. Coronado soon discovered the furry causes: her family's dog and cat. Like the 10 million American pet owners with allergies, the Coronados faced a dilemma: Can a sneezy-wheezy human and pet co-exist in the same house?
ABC News: Health
Should Docs Disclose Drug Company Ties?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:10:20 -0500
Cleveland Clinic becomes first to disclose drug industry links online.
Parents Cut Corners in Poor Economy
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:29:53 -0500
From diluting milk to skipping check-ups, experts say the recession hurts kids.
Gym-Rat-in-Chief: Obama's Fitness Regimen
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:14:05 -0500
Some say Obama is obsessed with fitness, but others say it sets a good example.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Baby Faith remains seriously ill
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:01:37 -0000
A baby girl remains seriously ill after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them.
Psychiatric drugs force queried
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:26:40 -0000
The practice of forcing psychiatric patients to take medication is not backed by evidence, say researchers.
Zimbabwe cholera 'an emergency'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:02 -0000
Authorities in Zimbabwe declare a cholera outbreak that has killed more than 500 people a national emergency, state media reports.
Newsweek Health Headlines
Couples Face Tough Choices on Unused Embryos
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:04:51 -0000
A psychologist on the complicated reasons couples are reluctant to donate or destroy stored embryos after their fertility treatments end.
Are Gluten-Free Diets Healthier, or Is It Hype?
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:01:55 -0000
Americans are spending about $2 billion a year on gluten-free products, which advocates claim can help with everything from autism to ADHD, but is the trend more about hype than health?
The Seven Worst Winter Drinks
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:56:41 -0000
Hot apple cider and spiked hot chocolate might hit the spot this time of year, but watch out for skyrocketing calorie counts.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Can your personality help you weather tough economy?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:41:32 -0000
Does the economic downturn terrify you? Or are you plotting a new strategy for life with less money? Your reaction offers a peek ...
Fertility patients unsure what to do with leftover embryos
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:01:57 -0000
Perhaps half a million embryos lie frozen in U.S. clinics, and many are likely to continue to do so because fertility patients ...
Texas criticized for mental care
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:19:11 -0000
Texas has more mentally disabled patients in institutions than any other U.S. state, and the federal government has concluded ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
Get Back in the Game with Penn Orthopaedics
For athletes, a sports-related injury can be extremely frustrating. An injury can limit performance or can even take you out of the game. The orthopaedic surgeons at the Penn Sports Medicine Center treat all types of sports-related injuries for athletes of all levels. With new procedures and technologies like minimally invasive surgery and meniscal transplantation, athletes benefit from a faster recovery period. A faster recovery means you can get off the sidelines and back to your active lifestyle sooner.
Eat, Drink and Be Mindful
Looking for a way to combat those extra calories during the holiday season? Learn how to enjoy the holiday season while keeping a lid on those extra calories! Andrea Diamond, MS, RD, program director for the Albert J. Stunkard Weight Management Program at Penn Medicine provides some holiday nutrition tips.
Division of Hematology/Oncology moves into Perelman in December
On December 15, 2008, the outpatient practice of the division of hematology/oncology will move to the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. The Abramson Cancer Center’s new facilities in the Perelman Center have over 70 exam rooms, 80 state-of-the-art individual chemotherapy suites, easily accessible outpatient surgery suites, and a committed staff that is eager to facilitate your visits.
Reader's Digest: Health
Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.
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Finding Health Insurance Can Be Tricky For Grads
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:50:00 -0500
Many young adults transition out of college into jobs that have limited benefits. Negotiating how to find health insurance that will meet their needs can be difficult.
Flu On Campus: Avoiding Misery For $20
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:29:00 -0500
Every year, about 1 in 4 college students gets the flu. A $20 flu shot can be a cheap insurance policy against aching joints and muscles, high fever, missed classes. But even that isn't enough to motivate some students to get vaccinated, so one health expert is trying an economic argument.
UnitedHealth Insures Against Becoming Uninsured
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:52:00 -0500
United Healthcare is allowing clients to pay a premium to guarantee their right to buy health insurance in the future. The new product, which is called "continuity," is aimed at policyholders who might lose coverage if they leave their jobs.
Clinic To Disclose Doctors' Industry Ties
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:49:00 -0500
The Cleveland Clinic is making it easier for the public to find out if its doctors get money from pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers. The move could help patients evaluate whether the doctors are acting in their best interests.
washingtonpost.com - Health
On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Ceci Connolly Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system.
Seeking a Second Opinion on Change in Health Care
Joe Davidson Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The nation's largest provider of health insurance for federal employees, under fire for changes to its benefits package, says it is willing to make adjustments in answer to the complaints if only Uncle Sam would let it.
Bill Gates Urges Obama to Increase Spending
Philip Rucker Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The world's richest technology entrepreneur -- and leading philanthropist -- came to Washington yesterday with a simple message for President-elect Barack Obama: Increase spending.
Reuters: Health News
Abortion not seen linked with depression
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:08:31 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - No high-quality study done to date can document that having an abortion causes psychological distress, or a "post-abortion syndrome," and efforts to show it does occur appear to be politically motivated, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
"Rogue" stem cell clinics exploit hope: report
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:47:36 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rogue clinics around the world may be exploiting hope and ignorance by offering unproven stem cell therapies, a group of stem cell experts said in a report released on Wednesday.
Study sheds light on breast cancer drug failure
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:58:12 -0500
LONDON (Reuters) - The most commonly used breast cancer drug may cause tumors to spread in a small number of women with low levels of a protein which makes cells stick together, British researchers said on Thursday.
CNN.com - Health
Less sun, more depression for people with SAD
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:50:16 -0500
Douglas Cootey is replacing his lightbulbs with brighter ones, but not just to see better. The new broad spectrum lights simulate sunlight, and might help enliven his mood in the gloomy winter months. Cootey realized that his symptoms fit those of seasonal affective disorder, a condition that typically generates depression during autumn and winter and then goes away in the sunnier months.
Zimbabweans ill with cholera crossing border
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:50:24 -0500
Doctors worry about the woman sitting on a bed inside the large tent, an IV in her arm. Chipo Matewe, 23, is eight months pregnant and stricken with cholera.
Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:09:55 -0500
It started with sinus congestion for Shawna Coronado. Then the splitting migraines came. Coronado soon discovered the furry causes: her family's dog and cat. Like the 10 million American pet owners with allergies, the Coronados faced a dilemma: Can a sneezy-wheezy human and pet co-exist in the same house?
ABC News: Health
Should Docs Disclose Drug Company Ties?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:10:20 -0500
Cleveland Clinic becomes first to disclose drug industry links online.
Parents Cut Corners in Poor Economy
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:29:53 -0500
From diluting milk to skipping check-ups, experts say the recession hurts kids.
Gym-Rat-in-Chief: Obama's Fitness Regimen
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:14:05 -0500
Some say Obama is obsessed with fitness, but others say it sets a good example.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Baby Faith remains seriously ill
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:01:37 -0000
A baby girl remains seriously ill after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them.
Psychiatric drugs force queried
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:26:40 -0000
The practice of forcing psychiatric patients to take medication is not backed by evidence, say researchers.
Zimbabwe cholera 'an emergency'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:02 -0000
Authorities in Zimbabwe declare a cholera outbreak that has killed more than 500 people a national emergency, state media reports.
Newsweek Health Headlines
Couples Face Tough Choices on Unused Embryos
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:04:51 -0000
A psychologist on the complicated reasons couples are reluctant to donate or destroy stored embryos after their fertility treatments end.
Are Gluten-Free Diets Healthier, or Is It Hype?
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:01:55 -0000
Americans are spending about $2 billion a year on gluten-free products, which advocates claim can help with everything from autism to ADHD, but is the trend more about hype than health?
The Seven Worst Winter Drinks
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:56:41 -0000
Hot apple cider and spiked hot chocolate might hit the spot this time of year, but watch out for skyrocketing calorie counts.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Can your personality help you weather tough economy?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:41:32 -0000
Does the economic downturn terrify you? Or are you plotting a new strategy for life with less money? Your reaction offers a peek ...
Fertility patients unsure what to do with leftover embryos
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:01:57 -0000
Perhaps half a million embryos lie frozen in U.S. clinics, and many are likely to continue to do so because fertility patients ...
Texas criticized for mental care
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:19:11 -0000
Texas has more mentally disabled patients in institutions than any other U.S. state, and the federal government has concluded ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
Get Back in the Game with Penn Orthopaedics
For athletes, a sports-related injury can be extremely frustrating. An injury can limit performance or can even take you out of the game. The orthopaedic surgeons at the Penn Sports Medicine Center treat all types of sports-related injuries for athletes of all levels. With new procedures and technologies like minimally invasive surgery and meniscal transplantation, athletes benefit from a faster recovery period. A faster recovery means you can get off the sidelines and back to your active lifestyle sooner.
Eat, Drink and Be Mindful
Looking for a way to combat those extra calories during the holiday season? Learn how to enjoy the holiday season while keeping a lid on those extra calories! Andrea Diamond, MS, RD, program director for the Albert J. Stunkard Weight Management Program at Penn Medicine provides some holiday nutrition tips.
Division of Hematology/Oncology moves into Perelman in December
On December 15, 2008, the outpatient practice of the division of hematology/oncology will move to the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. The Abramson Cancer Center’s new facilities in the Perelman Center have over 70 exam rooms, 80 state-of-the-art individual chemotherapy suites, easily accessible outpatient surgery suites, and a committed staff that is eager to facilitate your visits.
Reader's Digest: Health
Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.

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American Cancer Society: Quitting Tips: Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. To kick the habit for good, you need motivation, dependable support, and sound strategies. We've got you covered with all three!
Arizona Smokers' Helpline: Offers research-based toll-free telephone outreach and support service to Arizona residents who are trying to quit tobacco and remain tobacco-free. Includes information on the effects of using tobacco and online email help from a certified counselor.
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British Heart Foundation Smoking Microsite: Give up before you clog up campaign provides information about the damage caused by smoking whilst giving advice and guidance on methods for stopping smoking.
Canadian Cancer Society: For Smokers Who Don't Want to Quit: Welcome to the Canadian Cancer Society – we are a community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and enhancement of the quality of lives of people living with cancer.
Circle of Friends: Organization helping people break their addiction to tobacco. Statistics, tips for quitting, and a bulletin board for sharing stories.
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Joe Chemo: A Camel Who Wishes He'd Never Smoked: Official site of Joe Chemo, where you can test your Tobacco IQ, get your Smoke-o-Scope, and more. Excellent!
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mindspa: Stop smoking in a single session of hypnotherapy - guaranteed - it's easy, it's painless and it works. Clinics in London, Richmond and Brighton.
My Fight for My Life: A personal homepage on overcoming nicotine addicition!
NASA - Smoking Cessation: NASA's occupational health program pulls together a lot of resources on quitting.
National Jewish Medical and Research Center: Offers a free pamphlet on quitting smoking.
Nicotine Addiction: Screening and treatment information on nicotine addiction
Oregon Tobacco Quit Line: A free telephone service available to all Oregon residents who want to stop using tobacco.
PhlexTeck's Quit Smoking Support and Information: Informational site for people who wish to quit smoking.
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Quit Now - The National Tobacco Campaign: This is the web site of the Australian National Tobacco Campaign. The site is a one-stop-shop with all the information you need on the campaign and how to get information on quitting.
Quit Smokeless Organization: Do you want to stop chewing or dipping tobacco? Information and support for smokeless tobacco users.
Quit Smoking - QuitWA: Assistance for quitting smoking, including reasons to quit, how to quit, and staying a non-smoker. Government of Western Australia.
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Quitting: Information from Quit Victoria: deciding to quit; getting ready to quit; staying a non-smoker; coping with setbacks; helping others quit.
Rush North Shore Medical Center's Stop Smoking Clinic: Lots of self-help material for smoking cessation and reinforcement materials for ex-smokers on relapse prevention. Check under link of Reinforcement Materials. Site and material developed by Joel Spitzer.
Smoke-Free Families: Know a Pregnant Smoker?: Benefits of quitting for you and your baby, resources that will help you quit smoking and stay quit, and how to contact Smoke-Free Families.
Smoke-Free Virginia: Smoking cessation programs in Virginia for people wanting to quit smoking or using tobacco, including those addicted to nicotine.
Smoke-Free Zone: Ending tobacco addiction and exposing the bad behavior of tobacco companies., A college professor offers advice on smoking cessation and information about the environmental effects of the tobacco industry.
Smokenders Australia website: Smokenders is a program thats been developed to help people quit smoking by dealing with every aspect of the smoking habit.
Smoker's Hall of Shame: Support, information, and links to help smokers quit. Lots of animations.
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Smoking Cessation Programs in Rhode Island: Database of smoking cessation programs in Rhode Island using a variety of proven methods to help people of all ages quit smoking.
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Stop Smoking Clinic: Reinforcement letters: Over 100 reinforcement letters on quitting, including medical, psychological, social, and economic implications of smoking. Particularly strong on relapse prevention. Sponsorted by Rush North Shore Medical Center's Good Health Program.
Stopping Smoking: ASH's 15 Tips: From ASH-UK. Support and encouragement, especially for smokers in the UK who'd like to quit.
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TalkingStick.net: TalkingStick.net documents one woman's profound experience quitting smoking.
The California Smokers' Helpline: A telephone program designed to help people kick the habit. Free of charge.
The Sober Alcoholic's Stop Smoking Support Page: Lots of information on the subject, extensively footnoted. Most alcoholics or drug addicts have several addictions, and smoking is the most common other addiction by far. Many alcoholics in recovery do not realize that their cigarette smoking is probably an even greater threat to their health and...
The Time Is Right: Establishing the facts about nicotine addiction and health implications of smoking, demonstrating the health and financial benefits and available options and methods of quitting, and providing action plans and support for quitters.
Tobacco Cessation Guidelines: Materials for consumers and clinicians from the Surgeon General including a 5-day plan to get ready, tips for the first week, five common myths about quitting; most materials provided in English and Spanish.
Tobacco-Free Ways: Pima County's Tobacco Education and Prevention Program: Tobacco-Free Ways is a tobacco control program funded by the Arizona Department of Health Services Tobacco Education and Prevention Program and the Pima County Health Department through the Arizona Tobacco Tax and Health Care Act.
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What Happens When You Stop Smoking: ASH-UK factsheet gives concise summary of what to expect.
