Health Care Issues in the News

Health Care Issues in the News

If there is one thing that I always look for, its health care issues in the news. Why, because nowadays it seems like this health care issues in the news is getting worse and worse. When I look at health care issues in the news in different country its austonding and to to think human race still survives. I once read in the book that in this information technolog age there are two things that will make you reach, its bussiness about technology and health. Due to this scary health care issues in the news everybody is away, everybody wants to take care of his health. Well as for me I dont want to be included with once who has health care issues in the news. There are a lot of things I wanna do so health care issues in the news is a no no. Health care is top priority. I dont wants to have any health care issues.


Swine Flu: Is a Pandemic Inevitable?The past few years have had their share of potential pandemic scares: the A/H5N1 avian influenza (commonly called bird flu) and the West Nile virus both caused considerable anxiety across the globe. But as those threats subside, widespread apprehension of the next potentially deadly virus is upon us.

Obesity: An Ounce of PreventionObesity rates are escalating, and obesity-related diseases continue to take millions of lives.

Life and Health Basics: A Lifetime of Healthy Weight Obesity research shows that the best way to obtain and maintain a healthy weight is to replace bad habits with good habits, and that means changing the way we think about food and activity.

Food for Thought: Omega-3 and Omega-6For many years we have heard that fats are bad for us. In recent years science has discovered that dietary fats are not all equal, nor are they all bad.

Special Report: Nutrition Goes Back to SchoolSchool success depends on more than simply filling children’s minds with knowledge. Young bodies need healthy food to live well and learn well.

Fostering Health and Nutritional Awareness in ChildrenWhile current health news articles warn of the expanding problem of obesity in adults, our children are growing into the problem as well.

Parents, Schools and Children's NutritionIn an in-depth interview Prue Leith, internationally known food expert and chair of the United Kingdom’s School Food Trust, discussed subjects ranging from current health news to family and relationships and even what she would ban if she were “the Czar.”

Obesity Epidemic Continues to ExpandThe Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity was one of the first attempts by any government to draw
attention to the current health news of obesity as a public health crisis.

A Vision for the Future: The Obesity EpidemicIn 2001, the United States released the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity. The Call to Action included a section titled “A Vision for the Future.” Now the future is here, and the suggestions found in this report continue to be promoted in current health news around the world.

Possible Brain Shrinkage Expands Health Concerns About Marijuana AbuseNew studies from around the world give more reasons to avoid recreational use of marijuana.

Alcohol: Heavenly Healer or Devil's Delight?Researchers, government health agencies and various churches have a great deal to say on the subject of alcohol, though much of it is conflicting and therefore confusing. What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol?

Is There a Clear Choice for Healthy Soft Drinks?There is no doubt that sugar-sweetened soft drinks can wreak havoc with our health, and we consume far more sodas than we used to.

Enlightening News About Insomnia in the ElderlyInsomnia can be a serious problem for older adults. A lack of sleep can cause difficulties that mimic symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease: slower response time, increased falls, decreased memory, attention and cognitive performance.

Study Shows Marijuana and Tobacco Pose Similar Cancer RiskMarijuana was largely considered to be a mild intoxicant until the landmark study by Dr. Gabriel Nahas, published in book form in 1976 as Keep Off The Grass informed the public of its myriad medical hazards.

Life and Health Basics: What Is Moderate, Healthy Drinking?Study after study reaffirms that drinking a moderate amount of alcohol daily as a part of a healthy lifestyle can help you live longer—longer than if you abstain from alcohol altogether.

Life and Health Basics: What’s on Your Plate for Tomorrow?When you cook simple, healthy meals at home, it’s easy to cook a bit extra for another meal. Not only does this practice save time and money, but it also helps you avoid the fast-food trap when you’re coming home late from work and you have neither the desire nor the energy to spend hours in the kitchen.

Timing Little Tax Deductions Can Be Hazardous to Their HealthFor thousands of years, the harmonious synchronization of mother, placenta and fetus concluded in the birth of a healthy baby, born when it was ready to be born. Today, however, elective cesarean sections and, to a lesser degree, the use of modern labor-inducing drugs give parents the opportunity to choose their babies’ birth dates.

Developmental Disorders: Is There a Vaccination Correlation?In 2007 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that 1 in 150 eight-year-old children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Fixing School MealsSince many children today bring no food from home, the school cafeteria is their only source for food. However, the unfortunate truth is that many of the food and beverage options provided in mainstream schools today encourage lifelong habits of unhealthy eating choices.

Life & Health Basics: How Much Sleep Do We Need—and How Do We Get It?Living in this caffeine-charged, 24-7 society leaves a large percentage of us chronically and dangerously sleep deprived.

Life & Health Basics: ABZzzzs of SleepAs our lives get busier, we all find we are trying to fit more and more into what may seem like shorter and shorter days. We often make the choice to make more time by cutting back on the hours we sleep, usually underestimating the toll it’s taking on our health.

Teen Sleep: Powering Down for the NightHabitual late bedtimes and sleep disrupted with computers, television and other electronic devices are growing problems—and they’re not limited to American teens.

2007 WHO Report Focuses on Global Health SecurityThe World Health Organization provides the public with an in-depth look at the global health situation in their annual World Health Reports. In a startling departure from tradition, the 2007 report, released in August, does not focus on conventional topics but on global security.

Cocaine Highs Are Finally LowerSome of the claims of the medicinal benefits of cocaine and extracts of the coca plant are now known to be frighteningly absurd while others may be valid.

Marijuana: Docile Drug or Wicked Weed?The scientific knowledge and public perception of the dangers of marijuana use is also undergoing a noteworthy change.

Abdominal Obesity: Greater Than the Sum of Its PartsUntil now, the specific reasons for abdominal weight gain in some people have remained a scientific mystery.

Life and Health Basics: Stress-Free, Healthy MealsMultiple studies have shown both the physical and mental health benefits of shared meals in a peaceful setting.

Quarantine: Eternal Wisdom for Disease PreventionThe problems associated with exposure to communicable diseases have plagued humankind since ancient times. Thousands of years before Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first observed bacteria with his early-17th-century microscopes, some knew the principle of isolating ill patients to prevent the spread of disease.

Alli: Magic Weight Loss Pill?Amid growing concerns about the spreading problem of overweight and obesity in Western nations, the promise of Alli, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved diet pill newly available without a prescription, is giving hope to many.

Old Preservative Study Sparks New Media FizzNewsrooms and chat rooms were effervescent last week with yet another health scare: sodium benzoate in soft drinks may cause cell damage, premature aging, cirrhosis of the liver, and Parkinson’s and other degenerative diseases.

Beyond Peanut ButterParents can easily underestimate the power of example. It is what they do, not what they say, that affects the health of the next generation.

Give Sorrow More Than WordsThe last decade has seen great strides in understanding some of the brain science behind emotions like sorrow and joy—at least of the mechanics. One area that begs further study is that of grief and bereavement. How can we use the discoveries of neuroscience to help those who are grieving avoid the pitfalls that often lead to depression? Such discussions must begin with an understanding of how bereavement affects us.

A Modern Menace: Emerging Infectious DiseasesBy the 1970s, the medical community believed they had all but won the war against communicable diseases. What happened?

The Sickness BusinessMany disorders that were previously regarded as derived from moral or social problems are now viewed as medically treatable.
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The Revelation of ChernobylTwenty years after the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, two doctors discuss the timeline of events that led to the catastrophe and the ongoing suffering of Ukranian citizens, especially the children.

Preparing for the Next PandemicExperts predict that the avian flu virus will likely mutate and cause a human pandemic. How might that happen, and what can we do?

Changing the “Self” in “Self-Esteem”You may have to lose yourself to find true self-worth.

The Pain of Letting GoHow can we cope (or help someone else cope) with the death of a loved one?

Air SickVision speaks with Farrol Kahn, founder and director of the Aviation Medicine Institute about health issues related to flying.

After LifeWhat happens to a person at death? You might be surprised at what the Bible has to say on the subject.

Breathtaking ProofWarning: The following statistics may leave you gasping. Despite mountains of evidence about the harmful effects of cigarette smoking, the death toll continues to rise as tobacco companies find new ways to push their products.

Searching for the Fountain of YouthMore and more people are grasping at ways to stay young. Will science find a way for us to live forever?

The Invisible EnemyCan the battle against AIDS in South Africa be won? Vision interviews author Clem Sunter on the subject. Sunter serves on the board of governors of the South African Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS.

Hope Held CaptiveJust when South Africa thought its future looked bright, a new and ominous crisis emerged.

Equivocal EvidenceVision looks at some of the failings of evolutionary theory.

Chernobyl: The Fallout ContinuesThe world's most infamous nuclear power plant is finally closed. But that doesn't mean we can put the whole radioactive mess behind us.

Nuclear DummiesThanks to the MAD doctrine, the Cold War left its mark on two regions of the former Soviet Union.

Murderous Microbes, a.k.a. SuperbugsThe antibiotics battle is on, and new strains of deadly bacteria are fighting back with a vengeance.

Genes, Genome and GenesisSurprisingly, what geneticists are seeking to discover by probing the mysteries of life was revealed long ago.


Swine flu is spreading so far and fast in the U.S. that state health officials may soon stop counting individual cases, a federal health official said Monday.
The novel H1N1 virus accounted for 40 percent of flu viruses logged in the U.S. in the past week and helped propel an uptick in overall flu-like illnesses, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, a deputy director with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“I think the cases we’re confirming are the tip of the iceberg here,” Schuchat said in a press briefing Monday.

The CDC has confirmed more than 2,000 cases in 43 states and Washington D.C., with 94 hospitalizations and three deaths. Another 700 cases are suspected. Although the flu is spreading quickly, it remains relatively mild in the U.S., say health officials.
“They tell us for sure this virus is circulating throughout the United States and it’s likely to be in every state,” Schuchat said, adding: “It’s a time when we really need to guard against complacency as we move to a new normal.”
The CDC has started tracking the novel virus using the surveillance system used for seasonal influenza, called FluView.
Because many states did not report cases over the past weekend, Schuchat said she expects a big jump in cases to be reported Tuesday.
So far, three people in the U.S. have died from complications of swine flu. On Saturday, Washington state health officials reported the death of a man in his 30s. America’s other two swine flu deaths — a toddler and a pregnant woman — each suffered from several other illnesses when they were infected with the virus, according to a study released Thursday.
Health officials said the Washington victim had underlying heart conditions and viral pneumonia when he died Thursday from what appeared to be complications from swine flu.
“We’re working with local and federal partners to track this outbreak,” said Washington State Secretary of Health Mary Selecky.
The man was not further identified. He began showing symptoms on April 30, and was treated with anti-viral medication. Dr. Gary Goldbaum, Snohomish Health District medical director, said medical officials hadn’t been able to isolate any “risk factors” for the man to identify where he might have been exposed.
Neighboring Canada reported its first death from swine flu on Friday — a woman who was in her 30s. Alberta's chief medical officer says the woman from northern Alberta and did not travel recently. He says she also had other medical conditions. Dr. Andre Corriveau made the announcement at a news conference Friday.
The report by the CDC presented a clearer picture of the complicated medical situations faced by those who have gotten swine flu and had the most serious cases so far.
The Mexican toddler had a chronic muscle weakness called myasthenia gravis, a heart defect, a swallowing problem and lack of oxygen. Little Miguel Tejada Vazquez fell ill and died during a family visit to Texas.
The pregnant woman, Judy Trunnell, 33, was hospitalized for two weeks until she died Tuesday. The teacher was in a coma, and her baby girl was delivered by cesarean section. According to the report, she had asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, a skin condition called psoriasis and was 35 weeks pregnant.
People with chronic illnesses are at greatest risk for severe illness from the flu, along with the elderly and young children. So far, most of those with the swine flu in the U.S. and Mexico have been young adults.

“We’re still learning about what patients are most at risk” from the new virus, said Dr. Fatima Dawood, a CDC epidemiologist.
The CDC report released by the New England Journal of Medicine also provided more detailed information on 22 people hospitalized with swine flu. Nine had chronic medical conditions, including the two who died and a 25-year-old man with Down syndrome and a congenital heart disease. Five of the patients had asthma alone.
President Barack Obama said Friday that public health agencies must reach all corners of the nation when providing information on matters such as swine flu.
The president dropped by a town hall-style meeting at the White House co-sponsored by the Spanish-language media company Univision.
He said, "we're all in this together. We're one country, we're one community. When one person gets sick, it has the potential of making us all sick."
‘We’re still learning’Last week, the CDC also described the symptoms experienced by Americans with swine flu. About 90 percent reported fever, 84 percent reported cough and 61 percent reported a sore throat — all similar to what’s seen with seasonal flu. But about one in four cases have also involved either vomiting or diarrhea, which is not typical for the normal flu bug.
It’s possible the virus is spreading not only through coughed and sneezed droplets — as with seasonal flu — but also through feces-contaminated hands, said Dawood.
“This is a new virus and we’re still learning how transmission occurs,” she said.
About 10 percent of the Americans who got swine flu had traveled to Mexico and likely picked up the infection there.