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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.
CNN.com - Health
Looking for hope amid the ashes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:06:25 -0500
Jonathan Reyes whimpered softly as he and his parents approached what was left of their house, one of more than than 500 structures razed by wildfires raging in Los Angeles County. His parents were anguished about explaining the loss to their son. Any 7-year-old would find such loss devastating, but Jonathan is even more fragile. He has autism.
U.S. opens FDA office in China after scares
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:40 -0500
The first foreign office of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened Wednesday in Beijing after an influx of contaminated Chinese food and drug imports to the United States.
Healthy Thanksgiving tips, market to table
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:58:28 -0500
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a season where eating is central to the festivities. While it's also the season of indulgence, it's easy to plan a holiday meal that's delicious and healthful. Whether you're serving two or 20, these guidelines will help make sure your big dinner is a success. Follow our tips for making smart choices at the market, in the kitchen, and at the table.
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.
CNN.com - Health
Looking for hope amid the ashes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:06:25 -0500
Jonathan Reyes whimpered softly as he and his parents approached what was left of their house, one of more than than 500 structures razed by wildfires raging in Los Angeles County. His parents were anguished about explaining the loss to their son. Any 7-year-old would find such loss devastating, but Jonathan is even more fragile. He has autism.
U.S. opens FDA office in China after scares
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:40 -0500
The first foreign office of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened Wednesday in Beijing after an influx of contaminated Chinese food and drug imports to the United States.
Healthy Thanksgiving tips, market to table
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:58:28 -0500
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a season where eating is central to the festivities. While it's also the season of indulgence, it's easy to plan a holiday meal that's delicious and healthful. Whether you're serving two or 20, these guidelines will help make sure your big dinner is a success. Follow our tips for making smart choices at the market, in the kitchen, and at the table.
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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AboutFace: International organization providing information and emotional support to individuals and their families affected by facial differences and disfigurements.Acne Support Group: ! An exciting to acne, pimples, blackheads, zits ! Do you want to get rid of them? Learn how here Are they affecting your life?
Beneath the Surface: Offers support and understanding to individuals of facial difference.
Birthmark Support Group: provide support and information for people with a birthmark, port wine stain, haemangioma, congenital melanocytic naevi
Cancer Of The Eye Linkline (CELL): cancer,eye ,melanoma,enucleation,support,cancer of the eye,help,helpline,linkline, support,phoneline,cancer links,support group
Changing Faces: ,,,,,,,Changing Faces: the way you face disfigurement
Children's Craniofacial Association: Childrens Craniofacial Association is a national, nonprofit organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with facial differences and their families.
Crouzon's Bridge of Hope Foundation: Bridging the gap between hope and knowledge for those suffering with Crouzon Syndrome.
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association: Support and resources concerning craniofacial disorders including information on 28 specific craniofacial disorders. Financial assistance for secondary costs. USA based organization.
Foundation for Faces of Children: Expert information for families and health care professionals about craniofacial conditions.
John Hopkins Center for Craniofacial Development and Disorders: Provides information on research, education and clinical care for researchers and physicians. An educational interactive resource for families. Details activies at the Center.
Let's Face It USA: A nonprofit network for people with facial difference, their families, friends and professionals. We link professionals, patients, parents and communities to each other and to networks, books and articles.
Moebius Syndrome: Moebius Syndrome support, information and resource site.
Sincere Meditations: Born with a severe facial disfigurement, David Roche has turned his "flaw" into a wonderful source of strength and he brings this to his audiences
Support Works Online: SupportWorks directory of support groups and other resources in Charlotte, NC addressing Facial Differences
The Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland: The Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland is a multidisciplinary society for professionals involved in the care of people with Cleft Lip and Palate and other Craniofacial Anomalies.
The DRM WebWatcher: Facial Differences: A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best online resources about craniofacial differences.
The New Face Foundation: A non-profit corporation that treats children born with facial and craniofacial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.
The Personal Side of Craniofacial Differences: The Personal Side of Craniofacial Differences
XP Support Group: UK-based organisation giving support, help and information to those affected by xeroderma pigmentosum and other photosensitive conditions.
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