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We have made history tonight, President Barack Obama says

Editor's note: Health insurance helps many people. Hoover, it can be a sure way to waste money for patients. Remember that many diagnostic procedures and treatments are not justified and they are used simply to make money for some businesses and individuals. The money comes from taxpayers, either businesses or individuals. For many people, the health care bill could be a burden. At this time, each person in the United States spends about $7,700 on health care, but its healthcare ranking is not in the top 30 list. Soon one in every 5 dollars in this country will be used for healthcare.

Update: Dengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions

This information is current as of today, March 16, 2010 at 18:00 EDT Updated: March 16, 2010 Situation Information Dengue fever is the most common cause of fever in ...
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CDC advisory panel recommends flu vaccine for all Americans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice  (ACIP) voted Feb 24 to recommend flu vaccine for all Americans aged 6 ...
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FDA Advisory on Diabetes Drug Avandia

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing data submitted in August 2009 from a large, long-term study on possible heart-related risks with the diabetes ...
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CDC:Vaccine Selection for the 2010–2011 Influenza Season

Questions & Answers Vaccine Selection for the 2010–2011 Influenza Season How are the viruses selected to make flu vaccine? The viruses used in making seasonal flu vaccines are ...
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FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: December 2009

editor's note: The following is a public notice the FDA posted on its website to alert consumers to the drugs that have some safety issue....
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This week is the National Influenza Vaccination Week

Editor's note: The CDC released the latest issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on Jan 8 to announce that the week beginning on Jan 10 is designated as the National Influenza Vaccination Week....
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UK expected to raise alcohol price

By Jimmy Downs The UK government is considering introducing minimum pricing for alcohol in hopes that the new measure will help cut abuse and costs in ...
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FDA Warns Public of Continued Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators (PR)

FDA NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release: Dec. 29, 2009 Media Inquiries: Tom Gasparoli, 301-796-4737, thomas.gasparoli@fda.hhs.govConsumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Warns Public of Continued Extortion Scam by FDA ImpersonatorsThe U.S. ...
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Disposal by Flushing of Certain Unused Medicines

Disposal by Flushing of Certain Unused Medicines: What You Should Know   Medicines play an important role in treating certain conditions and diseases, but they must be ...
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