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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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Alliance of Genetic Support Groups: Genetic Alliance increases the capacity of genetic advocacy groups to achieve their missions and leverages the voices of millions of individuals and families living with genetic conditions.Chromosome 22 Central: A support group for families who have children affected by disorders involving chromosome 22.
Chromosome Deletion Outreach, Inc. (CDO): Chromosome Deletion Outreach, Inc. (CDO) is a non-profit organization for families affected by any type of rare chromosome disorder: deletions, translocations, trisomies, rings and inversions
Chromosome Help-Station: The Chromosome Help-Station provides information on people with anomalies on chromosomes as a reference guide for families, patients and their organisations.
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation Outreach: The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation is a nonprofit [501 (c) (3)] voluntary health organization based in Avon, Connecticut (USA). The Foundation provides a host of services that attract, educate, and unite families touched by this rare birth disorder which causes individuals to develo...
Distal Trisomy 10q Families: Home page for Distal Trisomy 10q Support Group. Letter's from families, description, links, and papers.
Forum for Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy 2: MyotonicDystrophy2: Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy 2 - PROMM
Ideas: A support group for families and professionals interested in the chromosomal condition known as isodicentric 15 (formerly inverted duplication 15).
Lafora body disease research talk: This is a group about lafora body disease also known as lafora disease. It was set up to discuss medical research but over time it has turned into a general discussion and support group for lafora. Anybody with a interest may join this group and discuss issues of interest to them.
Online Genetic Syndrome Support Groups: Genetic Syndrome Support Groups Online Directory
Oto-Palatal-Digital Syndrome Family Resource Network: Resources, articles, support and general information on the rare disorder, Oto-Palatal-Digital Syndrome.
Parents of Polydactyly and Webbed Children: A community for those who have children born with extra toes or fingers (or webbing of either)
Peter's Anomaly Support Group: An online support group for people dealing with Peter's Anomaly.
Philadelphia, PA., Internet Support For Invisible/Hidden Disabilities: The Philadelphia, PA., Internetsupport For invisible/hidden disabilities.
S.O.F.T.: S.O.F.T UK provides support for families affected by Patau's Syndrome (Trisomy 13), Edward's Syndrome (Trisomy 18), partial Trisomy, mosaicism, rings, translocation, deletion, and related disorders.
S.O.F.T.: Support Organization in the United States for Trisomy 18, 13, and other related disorders. Provides literature, conferences, newsletter, chapter information, and international contacts.
The Rainbow: The Rainbow is a teen support site on mental illness.
Trisomy 18 Angel: Our Trisomy 18 Angel - Abigail Renee. This site was created to help other families who have been given a Trisomy 18 diagnosis.
Trisomy 18 Moms: A resource site for families of babies diagnosed with T18, Trisomy 18, Edwards syndrome to get help with building or listing a website. Telling your unique story on the web can help others.
Trisomy 18 Support Online Community: The Trisomy 18 Support Online Community is comprised of parents and those who support these families, personally and professionally.
Unique Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group: Unique - Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group for families affected by any rare chromosome disorder such as deletions, duplications, translocations, trisomy, monosomy, rings, mosaic, inversion, isodicentric, microdeletions, tetrasomy, monosomy, congenital, inherited
Who is EPI ?: The mission of the European Porphyria Initiative (EPI) is to present an up to date approach to the understanding of porphyria.
X-Linked Alpha Thalassemia M/R Syndrome: atr-x: X-Linked Alpha Thalassemia M/R Syndrome
Yahoo Groups Floating Harbor: floating_harbor: Floating_Harbor_Group
Yahoo Support Group for CMT-HMSN-HNPP: CMT-Support: CMT- Friends and Support
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