Thoughts on health care, continued
As I indicated in my post last week, I've been interested in the issue of health care and health information for a while. I just spoke at a conference about some of the challenges in the health care system that we at Google want to
Health Savings Accounts Combine Health Care and Savings
A recent study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) reveals more Americans are feeling the crunch of health care costs, and it is affecting the way they save for retirement. A solution to both problems can be found with a
Mental Health Bill: Sign The Petition
People with mental health problems should have the right to help when they ask Patients should only be detained against their will if it will benefit their health. Reform of the 1983 Mental Health Act must be taken seriously.
Health Insurance Should Be Personal And Portable
Health insurance in the US should be personal and portable, according to John Goodman, President of the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA). Goodman's article, appearing today in the Nov./Dec. edition of Health Affairs,
Genetics Interview #27: Kim McAllister of Emergiblog
She and I were both included in FOXNews.com’s best health blogs list. But unlike me, she got 30 comments congratulating her! That should tell you what a great person Kim is but this interview should convince you further.
Top 10 Health And Fitness Tips - Get In The Best Shape Of Your
Below are our top 10 health and fitness tips, in no particular order. From healthy eating habits to exercise programs, these health and fitness tips will These foods will help you burn more fat, stay in shape and better your health.
A preview of Google's "health URL"
"We believe that patients should control and own their own health In a speech today at a health conference, Bosworth provided more clues about what There is no place individuals can go to get a comprehensive set of health and
FDA Sued Over Health Claims on Food Labels
Consumer Groups Say Unproven Health Claims Will Mislead Consumers
[IWS] EBRI/CF CONSUMERISM IN HEALTH CARE SURVEY, 2006 [7 December
The online survey of 3158 privately insured adults ages 21­64 was conducted to provide nationally representative data regarding the growth of consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs),
Social Determinants of Health In Action
While the fundamental social determinants of health will only be fully addressed with major shifts in government policy and action, there are many innovative and effective ways in which their impact on health disparities can be

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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Yahoo Health: Qigong
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