Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Americans Expect Widespread Swine Flu – 551th Edition

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

A survey shows that people think swine flu will make a big comeback, and it could cost them money.
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Blacks Are Most Obese Group, Study Finds – 552th Edition

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese — much more than other major racial or ethnic groups — and that gap exists in most states, a new federal study finds.
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Jenny, NutriSystem, Or Weight Watchers? – 553th Edition

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

There are three big names in the weight-loss industry. Which plan is right for you?
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WHO: Licensed Swine Flu Vaccine Months Away – 541th Edition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

A fully licensed swine flu vaccine might not be available until the end of the year, a top official at the World Health Organization says.
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Walking, Biking To Work Linked With Fitness – 542th Edition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Walking or biking to work, even part way, is linked with fitness, but very few Americans do it, a study finds.
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Bath Tub Falls Injure 43,000 Kids A Year – 543th Edition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Slips in tubs and showers send about 120 children a day to the emergency room, many with injuries to their faces.
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House Health Care Plan Puts Burden On Rich – 544th Edition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Democrats on roll out a far-reaching $1.5 trillion plan.
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NY AG: Facelift Firm Placed Bogus Online Reviews – 545th Edition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

The online journal gave a chatty account of a problem-free face lift. “You will never regret it,” the patient wrote.
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World’s Oldest Mother Dies – 546th Edition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

A Spanish woman believed to have become the world’s oldest new mother when she gave birth at age 66 dies, leaving behind twin toddlers.
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30-Week Fetuses Show Signs Of Memory – 547th Edition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Unborn babies can get used to things and remember what they are like, researchers say.
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