GOP lawmakers change tune on costly health plans (AP)

AP - Democrats are troubled by the inconsistency of Republican lawmakers who approved a major Medicare expansion six years ago that has added tens of billions of dollars to federal deficits, but oppose current health overhaul plans.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 26 Dec 2009 | 3:31 am

Political Memo: Debate Shows Obama Plays by Washington’s Rules

Howard Dean’s sharp words over the health care compromise illustrate the roots of the Democrats’ ideological breach.


Source: NYT > Health | 26 Dec 2009 | 12:28 am

Patient Money: Resolution: Get a Deal on a Gym Membership

As health clubs ratchet up promotions during their busy season for new memberships, it pays to shop around.


Source: NYT > Health | 26 Dec 2009 | 12:01 am

Catholic Group Supports Senate on Abortion Aid

The nation’s Catholic hospitals have apparently split with bishops on an abortion-financing compromise in the health overhaul, offering cover for some Democrats.


Source: NYT > Health | 25 Dec 2009 | 10:17 pm

Health Tip: Breast-feeding With Diabetes (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Following pregnancy, diabetic women need to continue careful monitoring of their blood glucose levels as their bodies adjust to postpartum hormonal changes, disturbed sleep and other changes in the daily routine.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Dec 2009 | 9:48 pm

China treats severe swine flu patients with plasma harvested from recovered, vaccinated people

BEIJING - China has started treating severely infected swine flu patients with blood plasma donated by survivors - a therapy not yet proven to work but one that has shown potential to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 9:45 pm

Snow suffering

The cold brings misery for people with arthritis
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 25 Dec 2009 | 5:03 pm

Troubleshooters that block cancer

A family of "limpet-like" proteins play a crucial role in repairing DNA damage which can lead to cancer, two studies show.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 25 Dec 2009 | 5:03 pm

Polish official who campaigned for swine flu vaccines now sick with the virus

WARSAW, Poland - A Polish official who has waged a campaign against the government for refusing to import swine flu vaccines says he is himself now sick with the illness. Janusz...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Sberbank wants GM to compensate for Opel -report

NEW YORK, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Russian state-controlled Sberbank has said General Motors [GM.UL] should compensate it for an aborted attempt to sell a stake in Opel or it will sue, the Associated Press...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:18 pm

Winemaker in rebel Abkhazia hopes to conquer world markets

Nikolai Achba dreams of the day when wines from his native Abkhazia will become a world-class product prized in Europe and beyond. But as head of the largest winery in this war-ravaged...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 12:51 pm

'What's in my tabbouleh?', Lebanese ask

A series of food scandals has prompted the Lebanese, who pride themselves on the quality of their cuisine, to look more closely at what goes on their plates and to increasingly turn to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 12:22 pm

Japan weather agency to end cherry blossom forecasts

Japan's weather agency said Friday it would stop giving forecasts for the start of the cherry blossom season, an annual rite which sees millions of people flock to picnic under the delicate
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 12:07 pm

UPDATE 2-Russia fears gas problems with Ukraine, stops oil

MOSCOW, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Russia has scrapped January oil exports via Ukrainian ports and also said it fears Ukraine will have problems paying for its gas, a sign of a possible repeat of New Year gas...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 10:19 am

Senate bill could hurt insurers at least initially (AP)

AP - Health insurers get some big presents in the Senate's health overhaul bill — about 20 million new customers and no competition from a new government plan.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 25 Dec 2009 | 9:50 am

Russia scraps Jan oil exports via Ukraine -trade

MOSCOW, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Russia has fully scrapped its oil export plans via Ukraine in January and will have to divert some 0.5 million tonnes of crude meant for the port of Yuzhny to other destinations,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 8:57 am

Gazprom: Ukraine has problems paying for gas-RIA

MOSCOW, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Russia's gas export monopoly Gazprom said on Friday Ukraine was facing difficulties with payments for its gas, RIA news agency quoted Gazprom Chief Executive Alexei Miller as...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 8:39 am

20 ways to get healthier for free

Celebrate the New Year with a new you -- by dipping into our smart batch of strategies to keep you happy and healthy (at no cost!) all year long.
Source: CNN.com - Health | 25 Dec 2009 | 7:02 am

Life with Hepatitis C for London's teenage 'It Girl'

Recently named London's "It Girl" by society magazine Vanity Fair, 18-year-old Jazzy de Lisser is said to have it all. She is beautiful and affluent, her best friends include Sting's daughter, Coco Sumner, and she is often compared to another famous British trend-setter, Kate Moss.
Source: CNN.com - Health | 25 Dec 2009 | 6:47 am

Health Care Changes Wouldn’t Have Big Effect for Many

For the roughly 160 million people who get insurance through an employer, the result of the long, angry health care debate may be just more of the same.


Source: NYT > Health | 25 Dec 2009 | 6:15 am

Geely will keep Volvo running as is -report

BEIJING, Dec 25 (Reuters) - China's Geely would barely lay a finger on Ford Motor Co's Volvo if it succeeds in acquiring the Swedish luxury car brand, the firm's top executive was quoted by state media...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 25 Dec 2009 | 3:03 am