Medicare Back on the Brink Over Cuts to Doctors

Budget issue could undermine health care for millions of elderly and disabled beneficiaries

2011-11-28

Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Politicians of both parties outdo each other vying for the approval of seniors, but their inability to compromise on the federal budget has put Medicare in the crosshairs again. Read the complete article

Octomom's Fertility Doctor Wants License Back

Medical records discussed during the doctor's licensing hearing revealed she had been implanted with 12 embryos

2011-11-27

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The doctor whose fertility treatments gave "Octomom" Nadya Suleman her octuplets and six other children wants to practice medicine again and asked a court to reconsider the revocation of his license by the state medical board. Read the complete article

Future Cancers From Fukushima Plant May Be Hidden

Ailments caused by the radiation may be too few to show up in large population studies

2011-11-25

Malcom Ritter and Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) -- Even if the worst nuclear accident in 25 years leads to many people developing cancer, we may never find out. Read the complete article

HEALTHY FOOD: Turkey Wraps with Curried Mayonnaise

Food to Fight Cancer

2011-11-23

The American Institute for Cancer Research

Heat curry powder, stirring constantly, in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer curry powder to small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill, covered, until ready to use.

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HEALTHY FOOD: Slimming Holiday Recipes

Eat healthy festive cuisine and stay slim

2011-11-23

Chobani Kitchen

There’s no need to entirely forgo your favorite festive foods this season. Get creative in the kitchen and try substituting healthier ingredients into your favorite recipes. Read the complete article

Where's the Salt? Hidden in Your Thanksgiving Menu

Stuffing mix, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie all tend to be heavy in sodium

2011-11-23

Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- No need for a salt shaker on the Thanksgiving table: Unless you really cooked from scratch, there's lots of sodium already hidden in the menu. Read the complete article

Stop The War on Vegetables

Decision by Congress to call pizza a vegetable satisfies industry but angers health advocates

2011-11-21

By David Kidd of The Skanner News

Nutrition advocates decry pizza being called a vegetable because childhood obesity is a public crisis. But Minnesota's regulations protecting that insanity passed in Congress last week. The claim?  Tomato paste in pizza sauce makes it qualify. It is no coincidence that Minnesota's Schwan Food Corporation is America's largest supplier of school lunch pizzas. Read the complete article

Census Finds Reaching Age 90 More Likely Than Ever

People who are 90 or older have nearly tripled in number since 1980, to 1.9 million

2011-11-18

Hope Yen The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans are more likely than ever to reach age 90, redefining in a way what it means to be old. People who are 90 or older have nearly tripled in number since 1980, to 1.9 million, according to Thursday's first-ever census numbers on the age group. The trend is posing unique health challenges and adding to rising government costs for the strained Medicare and Social Security programs. Read the complete article

Grow Your Own Good Food

For aspiring urban farmers and community land stewards

2011-11-15

Designed to give a new generation of beginning farmers the knowledge and skills they need to break into the field of sustainable small-scale, urban farming. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills of urban farming. Read the complete article

One in 10 Adults Could Have Diabetes by 2030

Report says aging and demographic changes may bring about big boost in disease

2011-11-15

GENEVA (AP) -- The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to its latest statistics. Read the complete article