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Why Congress is way richer than you [infographic]
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Top 10 outrageous ICD-10 code categories
Most Popular Items from healthcarefinancenews.com7 Feb 2012 | 6:06 amAlthough the debate over the delay of ICD-10 has been heated, if there’s one thing both sides can agree on, it’s the sometimes-hilarous specificity of some of the new ICD-10 codes. That’s why we asked our readers, tweeters, and LinkedIn users to weigh in on some of the most ridiculous codes they know of. They outlined 10 of the most outlandish types of ICD-10 codes. Election Feature Content: No Feature read more -
Osteoporosis Medication Linked to Unusual Thigh Fractures
WebMD Health8 Feb 2012 | 3:33 pmSome drugs used to strengthen bones may increase the risk of an unusual type of fracture if patients take them on a long-term basis for multiple years, a new study shows. -
Study Explores Electrical Stimulation to Aid Memory
NYT > Health8 Feb 2012 | 3:22 pmA small study shows promise that could lead to clues to encoding memory and treating neurological diseases. -
Avoid the afternoon stress-eating binge
CNN.com - Health8 Feb 2012 | 6:55 amAnyone who has dived into a bag of chips at the end of a day gone wrong knows emotional eating is a dangerous habit. Use these tips from stress columnist Amanda Enayati to skip the dip.
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Why Congress is way richer than you [infographic]
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The bookcase that’s always ready for more
8 Feb 2012 | 4:19 pmThe thing about bibliophiles is that, before you know it, the bookcase is full and it’s time to drag in a few more boards and cinder blocks to accommodate the newcomers. With the REK, such worries are a thing of the past, as the system accordions out when more space is needed and collapses into a handy rectangle when it’s time to pack up shop and move on to greener pastures. Unfortunately, the price is listed as “on request” meaning the 99% is out of luck, but perhaps it’ll inspire you to hit the workshop for a little DIY action if you can drag your nose out of… -
How Harvard spends student tuition [infographic]
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Lizard shortage offers rare evolution test
8 Feb 2012 | 1:01 pmA devastating 2004 hurricane that wiped out a Caribbean lizard population offered an unprecedented opportunity to put an evolutionary theory known as the “founder effect” to the test. The founder effect describes the loss of genetic variation that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population. “Founder effects are very hard to study,” says Thomas Schoener, a professor of evolution and ecology at University of California, Davis and a co-author of the study. “One must be in exactly the right place at the… -
Petty controversy: The Oscars diss the Muppets
8 Feb 2012 | 12:48 pmAcademy Awards producers outrage Kermit lovers with a proposal to shorten the telecast by scrapping Best Original Song performances It's an odd year for the Oscars' Best Original Song category. Thanks to the Academy's ever-changing and increasingly labyrinthine rules, only two songs earned nominations. At first, critics weren't too troubled by the abbreviated list, since it included the comically existential Muppets ballad "Man or Muppet," written by Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie and performed by Jason Segel and Walter the Muppet. But alas, producers are planning to scrap the Best…
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Most Popular Items from healthcarefinancenews.com
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Top 10 outrageous ICD-10 code categories
7 Feb 2012 | 6:06 amAlthough the debate over the delay of ICD-10 has been heated, if there’s one thing both sides can agree on, it’s the sometimes-hilarous specificity of some of the new ICD-10 codes. That’s why we asked our readers, tweeters, and LinkedIn users to weigh in on some of the most ridiculous codes they know of. They outlined 10 of the most outlandish types of ICD-10 codes. Election Feature Content: No Feature read more -
4 reasons patients aren't managing their care
1 Feb 2012 | 8:21 amIt's no secret successful healthcare only works with well-engaged patients. But, whether it's a lack of usable technology or unproven theories, recent research has shown patients are still not interested in managing their care. Steve Krupa, managing member at healthcare investment firm PSILOS, outlines four reasons why patients aren't managing their healthcare. read more -
4 industry issues plaguing healthcare CEOs in 2012
26 Jan 2012 | 10:37 amRecently, the Huron Consulting Group released its report, “Leading Through Transformation: Top Healthcare CEO’s Perspectives on the Future of Healthcare.” The report included insights from the Huron Healthcare CEO Forum and took a hard look at some of the top industry issues that will be plaguing CEOs in the year to come. Election Feature Content: No Feature read more -
Secrets of healthcare's best companies to work for
24 Jan 2012 | 11:07 amFortune magazine recently released its annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Healthcare companies nabbed 17 slots. What is their secret to creating a workplace that makes employees want to stay and makes their companies the ones for which job seekers aim? Healthcare Finance News reached out to those companies to find out. Of those responding, one thing stood out: The importance of listening to their employees and responding to them. read more -
HHS to allow some organizations extra year to comply with contraceptive benefits
23 Jan 2012 | 7:50 amDespite efforts by some religious organizations to be exempt from its provisions, the Obama Administration announced Friday that employers must offer health benefits that provide coverage for contraceptive services without charging a co-pay, co-insurance or a deductible. read more
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Osteoporosis Medication Linked to Unusual Thigh Fractures
8 Feb 2012 | 3:33 pmSome drugs used to strengthen bones may increase the risk of an unusual type of fracture if patients take them on a long-term basis for multiple years, a new study shows. -
Some Men May Inherit a Higher Risk of Heart Disease From Dad
8 Feb 2012 | 3:30 pmMove over, estrogen. There's a new theory that helps explain why men are more likely than women to get heart disease. -
Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
8 Feb 2012 | 2:05 pmTai chi, a kind of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. -
Doctors’ Honesty Put to the Test
8 Feb 2012 | 1:01 pmIs your doctor always telling you the truth? Maybe not, according to a survey on doctor honesty. More than 1,800 doctors nationwide answered anonymously. -
Would You Like to ‘Downsize’ That?
8 Feb 2012 | 1:01 pmForget “supersize” that. Tulane University marketing professor Janet Schwartz, PhD, would like fast-food restaurants to instead ask their customers if they’d like to “downsize” that.
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NYT > Health
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Study Explores Electrical Stimulation to Aid Memory
8 Feb 2012 | 3:22 pmA small study shows promise that could lead to clues to encoding memory and treating neurological diseases. -
Well Blog: Blood Levels of Trans Fats Are Declining in Americans
8 Feb 2012 | 2:57 pmA new report shows that since 2000, levels of trans fats in Americans' bloodstreams have plummeted nearly 60 percent. -
After Outcry, Karen Handel Resigns From Komen
8 Feb 2012 | 1:20 pmKaren Handel’s resignation came just days after the cancer foundation reversed its decision to cut funds to Planned Parenthood. -
Boehner Vows to Fight Contraception Rule
8 Feb 2012 | 1:09 pmThe speaker said House Republicans would push to change the administration’s rule that religious institutions must offer insurance plans that cover birth control. -
Obama Addresses Ire on Health Insurance Contraception Rule
8 Feb 2012 | 1:07 pmFacing criticism from religious-affiliated institutions, the Obama administration promised on Tuesday to explore ways to make a new health insurance requirement more flexible.
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CNN.com - Health
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Avoid the afternoon stress-eating binge
8 Feb 2012 | 6:55 amAnyone who has dived into a bag of chips at the end of a day gone wrong knows emotional eating is a dangerous habit. Use these tips from stress columnist Amanda Enayati to skip the dip. -
Are depressed kids bully magnets?
8 Feb 2012 | 4:56 amPsychologists, not to mention parents, have long observed that kids who seem depressed tend to have trouble being accepted by their peers. -
Caribbean cruise cut short by illness
7 Feb 2012 | 3:44 pmPassengers on the Crown Princess are coming home early from a Caribbean cruise, thanks to a second nasty outbreak of gastrointestinal illness. -
Obama to boost Alzheimer's research funding
7 Feb 2012 | 9:17 amThe Obama administration will push for a $156 million increase in funding for Alzheimer's research over the next two years, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday. -
Obesity ads hurt more than help?
7 Feb 2012 | 5:08 amGeorgia's controversial child obesity ads are being phased out, but debate continues over whether they do more harm than good.
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Why People Believe Misinformation, Even After It's Corrected
8 Feb 2012 | 12:23 pmThese days we are bombarded with information, much of it incorrect, and long after the political campaigns are over a lot of it will still be buried in the part of our brain where we store our memories. And new research shows that the more intensely we believe something to be true, the more likely it will resurface in the future, even if we have learned it was false. -
Women Would Rather Facebook Than Have Sex With Husbands, Says Valentine's Week Survey
8 Feb 2012 | 10:21 amAw, how romantic. A new survey by the women's lifestyle site iVillage indicates that two-thirds of married women would almost... -
When It Comes to Breakfast, Scientists Say You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
8 Feb 2012 | 1:10 pmGood news for da ladeeeeeez. Turns out that topping off your breakfast with a chocolatey dessert could be the key to losing (and keeping off) weight. Those are your priorities, right? -
7 Hurdles Women Want Men To Clear For Them
8 Feb 2012 | 6:27 amMen are kind of like Johnny Appleseed: they have the urge to roam the lands, planting their seed wherever they go. The only reason that most of us don’t do this is because we eventually end up feeling connected to a certain special someone. This woman has the power to make us go from boner-wielding nomads to family men. But along the way, there are certain hurdles that women tend to want their man to clear… -
After Susan G. Komen Debacle, Senators Launch Women's Rights Campaign
8 Feb 2012 | 2:08 pmWASHINGTON -- Inspired by the backlash over the brief attempt by Susan G. Komen for the Cure to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, a group of senators Wednesday is launching a bid to organize 1 million people in support of women's rights. Led by Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), seven Democratic senators and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee are appealing to backers on all of their websites to sign on to "One Million Strong For Women" in hopes of harnessing the energy displayed in the backlash against Komen.
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Komen charity under scrutiny for funding, science
8 Feb 2012 | 1:58 pmThe Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity defines its mission as finding a cure for breast cancer. In recent years, however, it has cut by nearly half the proportion of fund-raising dollars it spends on grants to scientists working to understand the causes and develop effective new treatments for the disease. -
Most docs tell white lies, study finds
8 Feb 2012 | 1:18 pmMore than half of doctors surveyed told patients an untruth and 20 percent didn't report a medical mistake, new research finds. -
Care to downsize that order? Many want smaller portions
8 Feb 2012 | 1:17 pmStudy finds that, when offered, many restaurant patrons choose to consume less food and fewer calories. -
Tainted wipes destroyed as firm moves forward
8 Feb 2012 | 1:06 pmTruckloads of alcohol wipes, tankers of bulk liquids and cartons of chemicals have been hauled to secure landfills and waste disposal centers as a Wisconsin medical products supplier works to recover from a year-long contamination scandal blamed for illness and death. -
Americans significantly lower trans fat over decade
8 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amStudy finds that Americancs have experienced a decline in their blood levels of trans fat, which could mean a decreased risk of heart disease.
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Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's (AP)
8 Feb 2012 | 4:11 pmAP - The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease. -
Health Tip: Coping With Migraines During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
8 Feb 2012 | 4:06 pmHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Migraines may pose a dilemma for pregnant women, since these painful headaches may strike more often during pregnancy. -
Quality Day Care Predicts Later Parental Involvement in School (HealthDay)
8 Feb 2012 | 4:06 pmHealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Mothers whose kids went to high-quality day care were more involved in their children's schools later on than the moms of kids in poorer quality day care or no day care, new research finds. -
Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control: Study (HealthDay)
8 Feb 2012 | 4:06 pmHealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Taking short breaks while exercising, or "intermittent" exercise, is an effective way to improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new British study. -
Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study (HealthDay)
8 Feb 2012 | 4:06 pmHealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Fasting, especially when combined with chemotherapy, appears to slow the growth of cancerous tumors in mice, new research suggests.
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Is your doctor lying to you? New study says it's likely
8 Feb 2012 | 2:18 pmMore than 50 percent of surveyed doctors give patients rosy prognosis, 20 percent don't tell patients they made mistake -
Video: Zsa Zsa at 95: Husband releases birthday photos
8 Feb 2012 | 1:58 pmZsa Zsa Gabor turned 95 years old this week and her husband, Prince Frederic Von Anhalt, has released pictures from her birthday celebration which was attended by the likes of Larry King. CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi reports. -
Video: Obama pledges $130M for Alzheimer's research
8 Feb 2012 | 1:41 pmPresident Obama pledged $130 million for Alzheimer's disease research over the next two years, and an additional $26 million to support caregivers. But, will that funding be enough to make a difference? Dr. Jon LaPook reports. -
Chinese mom gives birth to 15-pound baby
8 Feb 2012 | 11:23 amChun Chun may be largest newborn on record since China was founded in 1949 -
Drinking soda raises risk for asthma, COPD: Study
8 Feb 2012 | 11:17 amOverall, 13.3 percent of participants with asthma and 15.6 percent of those with COPD drank more than two cups of soda each day, study found
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Men's health News From Medical News Today
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In HIV Prevention More Focus Needed On Men
8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amEdward Mills of the University of Ottawa, Canada and colleagues argue in this week's PLoS Medicine that the HIV/AIDS response in Africa needs a more balanced approach to gender, so that both men and women are involved in HIV treatment and prevention... -
Patients With Anemia May Be At More Than Triple The Risk Of Dying After A Stroke
6 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amBeing anemic could more than triple your risk of dying within a year after having a stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012. "Among stroke patients, severe anemia is a potent predictor of dying throughout the first year after a stroke," said Jason Sico, M.D... -
Men With Reduced Fertility At Reduced Risk For Prostate Cancer
3 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amInvoluntary childlessness owing to reduced fertility is a concern for many men. However, these men do have one advantage - they run a significantly lower risk of suffering from prostate cancer. Researchers are interested in whether this phenomenon could be used in the fight against cancer. There is a clear link between male subfertility and a lower risk of prostate cancer... -
Recommendations For HPV And Hepatitis B Vaccinations Broadened By 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule
2 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amThe CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends routine HPV vaccination for males aged 11 to 12 years and catch-up vaccination for males aged 13 to 21. These are just two of the changes to the 2012 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule published February 1 in Annals of Internal Medicine, the flagship journal of the American College of Physicians (ACP)... -
Men More Likely To Have An Accurate Memory Of Unpleasant Experiences
2 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amA woman's memory of an experience is less likely to be accurate than a man's if it was unpleasant and emotionally provocative, according to research undertaken by University of Montreal researchers at Louis-H Lafontaine Hospital...
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6 Sex Mistakes You're Making
8 Feb 2012 | 3:41 pmJumpstart your sex life by breaking these relationship routines -
How Strong is Your Core?
7 Feb 2012 | 2:41 pmTake our test to see if your abs meet the Men's Health standard -
Renovations that will Make You Rich
7 Feb 2012 | 8:39 amDIY Network's Million Dollar Contractor shows you how to raise your property value without spending a fortune -
How Ricky Gervais Lost it
6 Feb 2012 | 2:18 pmThe edgiest comedian in Hollywood reveals his secrets for dropping pounds -
Don't Be a Smartphone Idiot
6 Feb 2012 | 2:13 pm10 commandments for tech-savvy men everywhere
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Anti Aging News Updates
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Nutrition Helps to Keep You Youthful
24 Jan 2012 | 9:08 amRemember that as we mature, our ability to appear and feel young involves more than human growth hormone replacement therapy, though that can certainly be an essential key. Exercise, proper sleep, food selections, minerals and vitamins all combine in a synergy to play integral roles in this process. Nutrition Helps to Keep You Youthful is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News -
Magnesium Deficiency and Alzheimer’s – Hopeful News
17 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amMagnesium deficiency has long been associated with Alzheimer's Disease. As far back as 1990 (okay, maybe not THAT long ago), it was discovered that low levels of Magnesium, particularly in that part of the brain associated with short- and long-term memory, appears to be an important factor in Alzheimer's disease. However, what is news now is the testing used to discover magnesium deficiency and also mis-diagnosis of Alzheimer's, when in fact it could be something else. Magnesium Deficiency and Alzheimer’s – Hopeful News is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News -
Telomere Length and Lifespans
10 Jan 2012 | 8:48 amA new study has been released from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (see this article ) that measured the telomere length of zebra finch nestlings during their entire lifespan. You may ask "WHY would we measure a bird's telomere length?"Telomere Length and Lifespans is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News -
FDA and Dietary Supplements – Big Problems Coming?
1 Dec 2011 | 7:51 amI have a feeling many of you have received these letters already about the new FDA rules that are about to be enacted, but if not, I'm reprinting one from the Second Opinion newsletter. I've always tended to take these messages with a grain of salt, but if it's true - scary stuff! Read on...FDA and Dietary Supplements – Big Problems Coming? is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News -
Does Fish Oil Improve Wrinkles?
22 Nov 2011 | 10:13 amFish oil has long been regarded as a nutrient providing a multitude of health benefits. But what exactly is fish oil and, if it can affect the heart and circulatory system, what about fish oil for skin and can it improve wrinkles? (Guest post)Does Fish Oil Improve Wrinkles? is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News
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Renegade Health - High Raw Food Diet, Vegan Diet Friendly, and Organic Diet Articles, Tips, Advice and TV
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The Truth about Homeopathy (What Is It?) : The Renegade Health Show Episode #918
8 Feb 2012 | 9:04 amWhen I was with Dr. Williams recently in Sarasota, I gathered a ton of questions for him… Good news, for you, is that I didn’t ask him those questions in private, I did it all on video so I could share them with you. This video is the first of three videos on my questions about homeopathy. I really don’t have a strong understanding of this practice, so I wanted to learn more from Dr. Williams who uses some in his practice. Here’s where you can watch the first of a three part series that covers what homeopathy is, if it works and how it differs from other types of… -
Do You Know Your Total Radiation Exposure? : An Exclusive Renegade Health Article by Dr. J.E. Williams
7 Feb 2012 | 10:22 amRadiation is everywhere. In fact, natural radiation has been part of our environment since the planet was born. This chart shows the sources of radiation exposure in the United States. Resident Medical Authority: J. E. Williams, OMD, FAAIM In my last blog, I introduced the concept of the proactive patient – some one who cooperates with their health… In thirty years of clinical practice, I’ve never had a patient present a record of their cumulative medical radiation dosage. I’ve never understood why not, as having a personal radiation dose chart seems important, especially for… -
Can’t or Don’t Want to Eat Chocolate? No Problem, Try This… : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
6 Feb 2012 | 4:08 pmThese pretty flowers will turn into cacao pods! Many of you know my public struggles with chocolate… I ended up eating a large amount over an extended period of time and started to get rashes, adrenal fatigue and muscle cramping. My magnesium levels were at an all time low — so low that my muscles would cramp when I did the smallest amount of exercise. This in itself was curious since chocolate is a well documented source of magnesium. Anyway, I truly wanted chocolate to work for me as a health food, but it didn’t. So I stopped eating it regularly. (I do eat an occasional… -
Three Cool Things for Your Sunday (Hear Me Speak in a Few Ways and Places) : Renegade Health Announcements
5 Feb 2012 | 12:53 pmIn Sunday’s past, we’d likely be building aquaducts like this Incan masterpiece, not surfing the Web or watching football on HD TVs… Alright, today’s been a long day already… I’ve been up since 5:45 AM, working, exercising, and recording. I took a run at about 6:30, and I must have only seen 3 people the whole hour. I really enjoy being out when everyone else is sleeping. I feel like I’m getting a head start on the day. In this quick post, I have three special announcements, so don’t blink or you’ll miss ‘em. -
The First Step to Replacing the Old Doctor-Patient Model (The Proactive Patient II) : An Exclusive Renegade Health Article by Dr. J.E. Williams
4 Feb 2012 | 3:37 pmThe first step to becoming a proactive patient is to stop consuming the standard American diet of processed foods and instead eat a diet of whole, fresh foods – like these organic vegetables, grown out of the ground. Resident Medical Authority: J. E. Williams, OMD, FAAIM In my last blog, I introduced the concept of the proactive patient – some one who cooperates with their health care provider. This doctor-patient-partnership replaces the old, outdated model of a medical doctor acting as supreme authority on not only your medicine, but also your life. This conventional relationship is…
