Number of fat people in US to grow, report says
By GREG KELLER 2010-09-23T20:49:04ZPARIS (AP) -- Citizens of the world's richest countries are getting fatter and fatter and the United States is leading the charge, an organization of leading economies said Thursday in its first ever obesity forecast.... hosted.ap.org |
New website shows prices for individual health coverage
Millions of consumers who shop for health insurance policies in the individual market will get a new tool today that helps them compare prices. ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Billions wasted in way medical devices are bought, study finds
A study published Wednesday says hospitals and the federal government could save tens of billions of dollars a year if they changed the way group ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Big VA study shows surgery checklist saves lives
By LINDSEY TANNER 2010-10-19T20:02:52ZCHICAGO (AP) -- Which hip is being repaired? Is this the right anesthesia? Do we have all the right surgery tools?... hosted.ap.org |
Shopping vouchers for walking to school
Children will receive shopping vouchers and cinema tickets simply for walking to school under a scheme aimed at tackling childhood obesity that could be rolled out nationwide. telegraph.co.uk |