Health officials intensify drive vs dengue

A HEALTH official said Friday that the local health officials have further intensified the campaign against dengue in Zamboanga City. read more


Health officials urge post-flood caution

Public health officials advise residents affected by recent flooding to take precautions to protect their health, including attention to hygiene, current vaccinations and any actual contact with floodwaters.


Health Law Needs Repeal: Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Michael Ramlet

The new health-care law is a threat to the health of small businesses. Its heavy dosage of mandates and penalties will be a financial burden, and the law is riddled with hidden barriers to stronger job growth.


Health Experts Express Concern About U.S. Funding For International AIDS Treatment

Health experts at last week's International AIDS Conference in Vienna expressed anger and concern about future U.S. funding for HIV treatment in developing nations and the knowledge that due to funding constraints, some African nations already are turning away patients who need treatment, the Washington Post reports. According to the Post, current funding levels barely cover the 5.2 million ...


Health Buzz: Mouth-to-Mouth Not Key to CPR Effectiveness

Health insurance scams on the rise; a team effort to re-engineer care at hospitals.


Health Care REIT declares second-quarter cash dividend

Health Care REIT, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of $0.69 per share. The dividend will be the company's 157th consecutive quarterly payment, payable August 20, 2010, to stockholders of record on August 9, 2010. The dividend is a one cent increase from the dividend paid for the first quarter of 2010.


Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety

Title: Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety Category: Health News Created: 7/29/2010 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/29/2010


Health Tip: Is Your Blood Sugar High?

Title: Health Tip: Is Your Blood Sugar High? Category: Health News Created: 7/29/2010 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/29/2010


Health Highlights: July 29, 2010

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:


Health Net Announces Appearance at BMO Capital Markets Conference

LOS ANGELES----Health Net, Inc. announced today that members of its management team are scheduled to present at the BMO Capital Markets 10th Annual Focus on Healthcare Conference on August 5, 2010, at approximately 9:00 a.m.