Do you know…

February 26th, 2010

…why it costs so much money to have an operation?

President Obama’s much anticipated health care forum failed miserably

February 26th, 2010

Republicans and Democrats could not find a single point of agreement or compromise.

New study: Physically fit students do better academically

February 26th, 2010

Test scores dropped more than one point for each extra minute it took middle and high school students to complete a one mile run/walk fitness test, according to the university study.

Rendell’s Office of Health Care Reform receives $17M from federal Recovery Act

February 26th, 2010

The funds are to be dedicated to health information technology expansion.

Want to cut calories? Eat slower.

February 25th, 2010

Researchers have found evidence over the years that when people wolf their food, they end up consuming more calories than they would at a slower pace

New version of childhood vaccine Prevnar gets FDA approval

February 25th, 2010

Yesterday the FDA approved a childhood vaccine that will provide greater protection against certain serious bacterial infections.

Depression Relief During Pregnancy Without Drugs

February 25th, 2010

Pregnant women have a new option if they suffer from depression during pregnancy. A Stanford University study shows that accupuncture treatment helped relieve depression symptoms during pregnancy.

Budget Hearing – Department of Public Welfare

February 25th, 2010

Issues discussed during today’s House Appropriations hearing with the Department of Public Welfare

House Budget Hearing – Department of Aging

February 24th, 2010

Issues discussed during today’s House Appropriations hearing with the Department of Aging.

House Budget Hearing – Department of Insurnace

February 24th, 2010

Issues discussed during today’s House Appropriations hearing with the Department of Insurance.