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Health Insurers Offer to Accept All Applicants, on Condition
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 -0000
The health insurance industry said it would support a plan requiring insurers to accept all customers, but asked that Congress require all Americans to have coverage in return.
What Happy People Don’t Do
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:47:05 -0000
Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers — but they don’t spend a lot of time watching television, a new study finds.
Weight Loss Surgery Helps Obese Women Have Healthier Babies
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:47:16 -0000
A new report suggests that women who become pregnant after weight-loss surgery have easier pregnancies than do obese women who become pregnant.
BBC News | Health | World Edition
Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk'
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:49 -0000
Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.
Windpipe transplant breakthrough
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:28:49 -0000
Surgeons in Spain claim a major breakthrough by giving a woman a new windpipe with tissue grown from her own stem cells.
Technology to eradicate malaria
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:40:01 -0000
Emerging technologies could boost supplies of essential plant-based drugs to combat malaria, says a report.
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Health Insurers Offer to Accept All Applicants, on Condition
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 -0000
The health insurance industry said it would support a plan requiring insurers to accept all customers, but asked that Congress require all Americans to have coverage in return.
What Happy People Don’t Do
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:47:05 -0000
Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers — but they don’t spend a lot of time watching television, a new study finds.
Weight Loss Surgery Helps Obese Women Have Healthier Babies
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:47:16 -0000
A new report suggests that women who become pregnant after weight-loss surgery have easier pregnancies than do obese women who become pregnant.
BBC News | Health | World Edition
Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk'
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:49 -0000
Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.
Windpipe transplant breakthrough
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:28:49 -0000
Surgeons in Spain claim a major breakthrough by giving a woman a new windpipe with tissue grown from her own stem cells.
Technology to eradicate malaria
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:40:01 -0000
Emerging technologies could boost supplies of essential plant-based drugs to combat malaria, says a report.
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International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment, European Region: Shares information and knowledge on the field of education and rehabilitation of people with visual impairment.Lighthouse International: Worldwide organization dedicated to overcoming vision impairment through rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy.
National Association for Visually Handicapped (NAVH): For visually impaired and professionals, we offer an online low vision aids store, discussion list, large print lending library, newsletters, support groups, and education.
National Eye Research Foundation (NERF): Offers public and professional education on preventative and therapeutic eye care.
Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank: The Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank Procures corneal tissue for sight restoration, improvement of visual impairments, and for medical research seeking cures for eye disorders.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB): National UK charity providing a good range of information for blind or partially sighted people.
The South Australian Royal Society For the Blind: The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) of South Australia helps those with little or no sight to optimise their opportunities by providing specialist staff, information and technology resources to meet individual needs.
Vision Australia Foundation: Vision Australia is the largest provider of services to people who are blind or vision impaired in Australia, assisting more than 38,000 children and adults to live the lives they choose.
Vision Council of America (VICA): Optical trade organization dedicated to educating the public about eye health and eyewear. Site includes tips on choosing the most attractive eyeglasses for the shape of your face.
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