| Lucas backs patient travel subsidy efforts Health Minister Paul Lucas has defended the subsidy available for regional Queenslanders who have to travel for medical care. abc.net.au |
Beet it: To exercise longer, try beetroot juice By MARIA CHENG 2010-10-02T11:10:35ZLONDON (AP) -- When Chris Carver ran an ultra-marathon in Scotland last year, which challenges athletes to run as far as possible within 24 hours, he ran 140 miles (225 kilometers).... hosted.ap.org |
NY seeks to ban sugary drinks from food stamp buys By SARA KUGLER FRAZIER 2010-10-08T05:37:44ZNEW YORK (AP) -- Using food stamps to buy sodas, teas, sports drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages would not be allowed in New York City under a new government effort to battle obesity.... hosted.ap.org |
Health Care Overhaul Depends on States’ Insurance Exchanges The battle over health care is shifting to the states, and Massachusetts and Utah offer radically different models for the design of insurance exchanges across the country. feeds.nytimes.com |
Hanukkah hype: More gifts available for Jewish holiday The celebration has become more like Christmas, with related decorations and toys sold widely. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |