U.S. unemployed face higher healthcare premiums

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Millions of unemployed U.S. workers face sharply higher health insurance premiums and loss of coverage as temporary federal subsidies expire, a healthcare advocacy group said on Tuesday. With the U.S. unemployment rate topping 10 percent, FamiliesUSA is urging Congress to extend a measure that helps laid-off workers maintain employer-sponsored health coverage with a 65 percent subsidy... 

Lyzabeth Lopez fitness workout routine – Back & Shoulders

Posted by Navin on Nov 30, 2009 | 3 Comments

Lyzabeth Lopez, Professional Fitness Model and Personal Trainer and Holistic Nutritionist is preparing her first show of fitness is 4 years. This video showcases her preparation and workout routine.  Read More →

Smoking skunk raises risk of pyschosis, study finds

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By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – People who smoke “skunk” — a potent form of cannabis — are almost seven times more likely to develop psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia than those who smoke “hash” or cannabis resin, according to research. Scientists from King’s College London’s institute of psychiatry said their study was the first to look specifically... 

Abdominal CT scans overused: study

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By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – More than half of patients receiving abdominal CT scans, an advanced type of X-ray, got them for tests they did not need, exposing them to excess radiation that could raise the long-term risk of cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday. The study, presented on Monday at the Radiological Society of North America meeting in Chicago, adds to mounting evidence that Americans... 

U.S. readies new phase of global AIDS assistance

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By Andrew Quinn WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is ready to shift the focus of its global AIDS programs from emergency medical support to building sustainable health systems, U.S. officials said on Monday as they announced that Washington would host the world AIDS conference in 2012. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the Obama administration was strengthening its commitment to fighting AIDS and...