A new study has examined the effectiveness of Massachusetts’ new statewide health care program and found that, overall, the program was meeting its specified goals. Currently, approximately 95% of Massachusetts taxpayers have health insurance, a higher percentage than any other state in the nation.
New Study: Universal Health Care Succeeding in Massachusetts
Stop-Smoking Drug “Chantix” Linked to Traffic Accidents
The popular prescription drug known as Chantix has been linked to a series of traffic accidents, according to the Los Angeles Times. Chantix is prescribed to help smokers kick the habit, but several users of the medication have reported unusual symptoms, such as eyes rolling back in the head, and “blanking out” while driving like an animal caught in the headlights.
Stress During Pregnancy Increases Child’s Risk of Asthma and Allergies
It’s been known since the ancient times that our state of mind affects our physical health to some degree; but recent studies have shown that our “thinking habits” are more responsible for good health than most people realize. Case in point: a new study quoted in the Washington Post indicates that pregnant mothers with elevated stress levels are more likely to give birth to a child with asthma or allergy problems.
Brain Exercising Programs Gain Popularity Among Baby Boomers
For many people, one of the most annoying aspects of growing older is the prospect of a failing memory. With the American population “graying,” and the baby boomer generation becoming senior citizens, there is a huge interest these days in keeping the brain alert and active, and preventing the onset of dementia or just plain old “senior moment” forgetfulness.
Donda West’s Plastic Surgeon: Jan Adams
Due to respecting the wishes of the West family, plastic surgeon, Jan Adams walked off of an interview with Larry King on November 20, 2007. The show began with a panel of editors for daily tabloid and celebrity magazines discussing Donda West, her charitable nature, and her funeral and all rallied around Kanye West and his family. The family is requesting that media attention be diverted from Donda’s case. It is obvious that the family is in a deep time of mourning as Kanye West broke down on his last concert in Paris. The spotlight has shifted focus to Dr. Jan Adams as reports and suspicions are beginning to indicate that Donda West died as a result of plastic surgery procedures that were performed when Donda had not met previous health requirements.
Girl With Eight Limbs Undergoes Surgery
A little girl with eight limbs is undergoing forty hours of surgery. Lakshmi Tatma was born with four arms and four legs. The additional limbs are the result of a conjoined twin that failed to develop. The twin has no head, but does have a torso and limbs. There are nearly thirty surgeons who are undertaking the endeavor and working round the clock to give Lakshmi a chance at a normal life. However, the surgery is not without its risks, nor is it without controversy. You see, many villagers believe that Lakshmi is the reincarnation of the Hindu goddess for whom she was named.
Lead in Lipstick?
Decades ago, the United States had a real problem with lead — particularly the lead found in house paint, which was found to cause a wide variety of serious health issues. But after rectifying the lead paint problem all those years ago, lead poisoning seemed to be a disease from the Victorian age, with no relevance in the 21st century.
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