Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2006 HealthDay via Yahoo! News
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Health Tip: Healing a Fractured Tailbone HealthDay via Yahoo! News
(HealthDay News) -- A fractured tailbone can be extremely painful, and usually takes about four to six weeks to heal. To help minimize pain and stay comfortable while the injury is healing, follow these suggestions from the University of Michigan Health System: Use a doughnut cushion when seated. Apply an ice pack to the injury for about 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. Talk to your
Outsource Model Key To E-Health Records Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News
The legendary problem of doctors' poor handwriting should become a lesser issue as more health practitioners move to electronic records.
$44,000 a year for health insurance? USA Today
Hundreds of entertainment industry workers in California and New Jersey who buy health insurance as a group are being hit with a rate increase that will raise some family-plan premiums to more than $44,000 a year. Insurer Cigna will raise rates for members of the group an average of 82% in California next year.
A gift that keeps on giving: Electronic health records Houston Chronicle
About 2.5 million workers and their dependents would have access to their health records through their computer. The information, compiled by an independent, nonprofit organization, will be stored in a database that only the employee is supposed to be able to access.
The gift that keeps on giving: Electronic health records Boston Globe
Five of the nation's largest employers plan to soon give their workers a unique health care benefit -- their very own electronic medical record that they can take when they travel, change jobs or see a new doctor.
Pennsylvania Health Dept. launches E.coli probe Reuters via Yahoo! News
The Pennsylvania Health Department said on Tuesday it had begun an investigation into four cases of an E. coli in Montgomery County.
State's 'health score' better but still mediocre: survey Chicago Sun-Times
In the past year, Illinois has made more gains in the health of its citizens than any other state, an annual survey has found. Nevertheless, Illinois still ranks a middling 25th among states in its overall health score. Last year, Illinois ranked 28th.
City Health Board Approves Ban on Trans Fats New York Times
The health department’s new limits have thrust New York City into the forefront of efforts to reduce the consumption of artificial fats.
Minnesota tops list in health rankings CNN.com
WASHINGTON (AP) -- An annual report released Tuesday put Minnesota at the top of its health rankings for the fourth straight year, while concluding that the nation's health improved slightly.

Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2006 HealthDay via Yahoo! News
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Health Tip: Healing a Fractured Tailbone HealthDay via Yahoo! News
(HealthDay News) -- A fractured tailbone can be extremely painful, and usually takes about four to six weeks to heal. To help minimize pain and stay comfortable while the injury is healing, follow these suggestions from the University of Michigan Health System: Use a doughnut cushion when seated. Apply an ice pack to the injury for about 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. Talk to your
Five big firms to promote electronic health files MSNBC
Five of the nation's largest employers plan to soon give their workers a unique health care benefit — their very own electronic medical record that they can take when they travel, change jobs or see a new doctor.
Outsource Model Key To E-Health Records Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News
The legendary problem of doctors' poor handwriting should become a lesser issue as more health practitioners move to electronic records.
$44,000 a year for health insurance? USA Today
Hundreds of entertainment industry workers in California and New Jersey who buy health insurance as a group are being hit with a rate increase that will raise some family-plan premiums to more than $44,000 a year. Insurer Cigna will raise rates for members of the group an average of 82% in California next year.
A gift that keeps on giving: Electronic health records Houston Chronicle
About 2.5 million workers and their dependents would have access to their health records through their computer. The information, compiled by an independent, nonprofit organization, will be stored in a database that only the employee is supposed to be able to access.
Pennsylvania Health Dept. launches E.coli probe Reuters via Yahoo! News
The Pennsylvania Health Department said on Tuesday it had begun an investigation into four cases of an E. coli in Montgomery County.
City Health Board Approves Ban on Trans Fats New York Times
The health department’s new limits have thrust New York City into the forefront of efforts to reduce the consumption of artificial fats.
Minnesota tops list in health rankings CNN.com
WASHINGTON (AP) -- An annual report released Tuesday put Minnesota at the top of its health rankings for the fourth straight year, while concluding that the nation's health improved slightly.
State's 'health score' better but still mediocre: survey Chicago Sun-Times
In the past year, Illinois has made more gains in the health of its citizens than any other state, an annual survey has found. Nevertheless, Illinois still ranks a middling 25th among states in its overall health score. Last year, Illinois ranked 28th.health+health: health mental , , health mental , , health+health