Sunday, September 16, 2007

Health news 16/09/2007

CDHPs: No Rx for Health Care (BusinessWeek)
Consumer-directed health plans look good on paper, but the financial burden on plan members is too high and incentives for preventive care are sorely lacking

Oral Drugs Used To Treat Diabetes: Metformin
Approved by the Federal Drug Administration in 1995, Metformin has been used successfully to treat men and women suffering from diabetes. This glucose-lowering medication can be found under the brand name "Glucophage". ...

87 dead in Thai air crash: health minister (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A total of 87 people, including foreigners, were killed Sunday when a Thai jet carrying 130 passengers and crew crashed on the resort island of Phuket, the health minister said in a statement.

Health Policies Stripped Down
Cheaper Insurance Plans Attract Some Workers, But Benefits Are Limited.

wild fermentation
He has a pretty special way of describing his passion for fermentation, including a very touching story about radishes. This book is great for anyone looking to spice up their cooking, jump start their health in a new way or reconnect ...

 
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