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Photo from Mail Online NHS protected from complaints because apathetic patients believe 'nothing will be done'
One in seven patients using the NHS is unhappy, but most do not complain because they believe 'nothing will be done', a report reveals.
Mail Online  –  Oct 9, 2008 11:01 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Texas Has Highest Rate of Uninsured
Health insurance coverage rates are much lower for Hispanics in the U.S. than for African-Americans and whites, new Census Bureau figures confirm.
WebMD  –  Oct 9, 2008 10:22 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
FDA Rethinks Spiriva Stroke Warning
The FDA is reconsidering its warning that the lung disease drug Spiriva might up stroke risk. A recent study shows no link between stroke and Spiriva.
WebMD  –  Oct 9, 2008 10:22 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Photo from Mail Online The energy-saving light bulbs that could leave you red-faced... from UV radiation
Some energy-saving light bulbs emit harmful ultraviolet radiation, health experts warn. Unencapsulated fluorescent light bulbs could make the skin red if used for long periods close to the body.
Mail Online  –  Oct 9, 2008 10:21 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
The New Old Age: Reading the Family Narrative Backwards
More on what geriatric care managers can do for caregiving families.
New York Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 10:18 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Photo from Mail Online The energy-saving light bulbs that could leave you red-faced
Some energy-saving light bulbs emit harmful ultraviolet radiation, health experts have warned. Unencapsulated fluorescent light bulbs could make the skin red if used for long periods close to the body.
Mail Online  –  Oct 9, 2008 9:57 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Photo from MSNBC.com When puppies play, it's ladies first
A new study has found that young male dogs playing with female pups will often let the females win, even if the males have a physical advantage.
MSNBC.com  –  Oct 9, 2008 9:36 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Women satisfied with breast procedures
CHICAGO, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Breast lift and lift augmentation surgery have a high level of patient satisfaction that rivals breast augmentation and reduction, U.S. researchers said.
United Press International  –  Oct 9, 2008 9:32 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Concerned about your mental health? Get depression screening
Depression can be treated. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, get depression screening. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
MayoClinic.com  –  Oct 9, 2008 9:16 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
N.L. nurses say employers threatening discipline over job action
The union representing Newfoundland and Labrador's nurses said Thursday their employers are threatening them with discipline if they don't continue with non-nursing duties.
CBC.ca  –  Oct 9, 2008 9:12 PM [GMT]  –  comment?