Archive for July 5th, 2009

Australia reports 11th swine flu-related death (AFP)

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

AFP - Australia reported its 11th death linked to swine flu on Sunday, as the number of cases in Asia-Pacific’s worst-hit nation soared to 5,298.

Living Healthily on Less (HealthDay)

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

HealthDay - SATURDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) — Most people are cutting back
in these tough economic times, trying to save more and make do with less.
But can you cut back when it comes to your health?

Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet (HealthDay)

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

HealthDay - SATURDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) — While baby boomers are not
as young as they used to be, exercise is just as important as ever, but
certain precautions are in order to stay injury-free.

Europe’s free, state-run health care has drawbacks (AP)

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

AP - As President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the American health care system, the role of government is at the heart of the debate. In Europe, free, state-run health care is a given.

Canada reports four more swine flu deaths (AFP)

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

AFP - Canada has reported four new swine flu deaths, bringing to 31 the country’s toll from the A(H1N1) virus.

Canada reports four more swine flu deaths (AFP)

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

AFP - Canada has reported four new swine flu deaths, bringing to 31 the country’s toll from the A(H1N1) virus.

Jackson kids face hurdles to coping with his death (AP)

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

AP - No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson’s children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent.

Calif. regulators warn of pot’s cancer capability (AP)

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

AP - It might take Californians a puff or two to get their heads around an apparent contradiction recently enshrined in state law. The same marijuana smoke that doctors can recommend to ease cancer patients’ suffering must soon come with a warning saying it causes the disease.