Cheap, strong alcohol ruining health of a whole generation

Cheap, strong alcohol ruining health of a whole generation
ENOUGH is enough, it’s time to call time on cheap, strong alcohol – that is the message from Cumbria’s health chief.
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EDITORIAL: Cutting behavioral health court not prudent

EDITORIAL: Cutting behavioral health court not prudent
The realization that more than half of the people behind bars have a mental illness caused Fresno County officials to start a behavioral health court. Even though this court saves money, it could be closed down because of the county’s severe financia
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Minn. governor directs state to decline health reform

Minn. governor directs state to decline health reform
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty directed state agencies on Tuesday to decline all discretionary participation in federal healthcare reform, throwing up roadblocks to President Barack Obama’s goal of providing health insurance to all Americans.
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So much for the health care bounce

So much for the health care bounce
The unrelenting, high-dollar organized opposition plays a part, of course. But I thought the advent of the valuable aspects of health care reform would slowly increase positive feelings about health legislation. It’s not happening. The only good news is that one recent poll still shows only a third favoring [...]

Some states suing feds also claim health subsidies

Some states suing feds also claim health subsidies
WASHINGTON- More than half a dozen states suing to overturn President Barack Obama’s health care law are also claiming its subsidies for covering retired state government employees, according to a list released Tuesday by the administration.
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At NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference, Cardinal Health Helps Retail Pharmacies Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

At NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference, Cardinal Health Helps Retail Pharmacies Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
At the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference, taking place August 28-31 in San Diego, Calif., Cardinal Health will encourage attendees to learn more about how they can get involved in the fight against prescription drug abuse. Today, prescription medication abuse is [...]

Health worker strikes ‘to affect thousands’

Health worker strikes ‘to affect thousands’
Industrial action by hospital workers is expected to affect thousands of patients around the country over the coming weeks as elective surgery is cancelled, surgical bookings postponed, and some emergency services limited.
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Mental health group plans self-help centers

Mental health group plans self-help centers
Vancouver — Consumer Voices Are Born, a mental health agency run by and for those in recovery, has won a three-year Statewide Consumer Network Grant worth $210,000.
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UN conference unveils Australia’s indigenous health record (2)

UN conference unveils Australia’s indigenous health record (2)
Flick Nicol said that too often “bureaucratic processes” got in the way of the roll-out of health services by NGOs in remote Australia that could have boosted Australia’s domestic efforts to meet its commitment to the MDGs.
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Energy drinks flop in antioxidant health

Energy drinks flop in antioxidant health
According to a report made by University of Illinois researchers, many energy drinks have a whole bunch of caffeine but very little health benefits.
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