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Last Updated: Aug 17, 2010 - 7:30:12 PM


CDC Health Advisory Notices & Announcements
Flu and Diabetes: Increased Risk from Flu
People with diabetes (type 1 and 2), even when well-managed, are at increased risk of severe disease and complications, like hospitalization and even death, as a result of getting the flu.
Aug 17, 2010 - 7:22:50 PM

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Bogus Medical Discount Cards: FTC Crack Down on Bogus "Medical Discount Plans
With so many Americans struggling to deal with the costs of health care, these medical discount benefit plans sound appealing because they masquerade as health insurance,” said David Vladeck, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “But they are not insurance.
Aug 12, 2010 - 4:30:41 AM

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CDC : Pregnant Women & Influenza (Flu)
Getting a flu shot is the first and most important step in protecting against flu. The flu shot given during pregnancy has been shown to protect both the mother and her baby (up to 6 months old) from flu. (The nasal spray vaccine should not be given to women who are pregnant.) Learn more about the......
Aug 12, 2010 - 3:57:45 AM

Women's Health
What's New: Pregnancy and Medicines Government Topic Page

There is no clear-cut answer to this question. Before you start or stop any medicine, it is always best to speak with the doctor who is caring for you while you are pregnant. Read on to learn about deciding to use medicine while pregnant.


Aug 5, 2010 - 2:17:06 PM

Health News | Health Resources
Suicide Attempts Constitute a Significant Portion of Drug-Related Hospital Emergency Department Visits
Nearly 1 in 10 drug-related hospital emergency department visits made by adolescents involved suicide attempts - with females making more than 72 percent of these attempts.
Jul 16, 2010 - 8:01:13 AM

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Gulf Oil Spill 2010: Information for Parents
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working together to continue monitoring the levels of oil and oil dispersants in the environment. If we begin to find levels that are likely to be harmful, we will tell the public.
Jul 8, 2010 - 10:50:51 AM

Insurance Related Press Releases
Aetna Withdraws Rate Hike Filing After California Finds Major Math Errors

First, we found major problems with the Anthem Blue Cross rate filing," said Commissioner Poizner. "Now, additional scrutiny has revealed that Aetna's filing has significant mathematical errors. 


Jun 25, 2010 - 12:34:28 PM

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Recruiting Participants for Substance Abuse Web-based Videoconferencing
This research is being done to compare the effectiveness of standard on-site, in-person counseling with Internet web-based videoconferencing (e-therapy) in drug-dependent patients in opioid-agonist treatment programs. The study is looking to see if there are any differences in satisfaction or in treatment outcome if counseling sessions are given by e-therapy compared to standard, in-person counseling given in the clinic.
Jun 23, 2010 - 10:36:33 AM

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U.S. Postal Service: New Mailing Rules for Tobacco Products Set for Summer
The Postal Service will no longer be allowed to accept or transport packages containing cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products. The general mailability ban will extend to cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco. The prohibition does not include cigars.
Jun 22, 2010 - 1:29:31 PM

Health News | Health Resources
Substance Abuse: Sharp Increase of Older Americans Being Admitted for Substances such as Cocaine, Heroin and Marijuana
New admissions data show sharp increase in the proportion of older Americans being treated for illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin and marijuana
Jun 17, 2010 - 9:43:54 PM

Announcements
Men's Health:10 TIPS FOR MEN’S HEALTH WEEK
Regular doctor check-ups, plenty of exercise, healthy eating and disease screening can add years and quality to a man’s life. That’s why, during this National Men's Health Week leading up to Father’s Day, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is sharing top health tips to keep men healthy.
Jun 17, 2010 - 9:39:42 PM

Health News | Health Resources
Weight Loss Supplements and the Risk of Liver Failure

FDA has identified and reviewed 12 cases of severe liver injury reported in people taking Xenical and one case reported with the use of Alli. In some of these cases, other factors or drugs may have contributed to the development of severe liver injury.


May 27, 2010 - 10:45:32 AM

Announcements
Medical Billing Fraud: Work at Home Scamster Caught
3,500 Checks Being Mailed This Week on Behalf of FTC to Consumers Nationwide
May 20, 2010 - 12:01:21 PM

DOL | Federal OSHA | Cal-OSHA Related Information
Heat Symptoms: Videos on Heat Stress & Heat Related Illnesses

Working in Hot weather? The videos below help you to avoid heat stress and help you to look for heat related symptoms. Learn about heat exhaustion and heat stroke trhough these videos. Heat stroke is a medical emergency with symptoms such as: dizziness, confusion, coma, hot, flushed, dry skin


May 13, 2010 - 6:03:20 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Hourly earnings of healthcare and technical occupations,
Depending on their level of skill, workers in healthcare practitioner and technical occupations earned from $11.20 per hour (level 2) to $106.50 per hour (level 14) in 2008.
May 3, 2010 - 9:03:05 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Weight-loss Supplements form QVC
More than 140,000 refund checks totaling about $6 million to consumers who bought certain "For Women Only" brand dietary supplements from TV home shopping channel QVC will be refunded arccording to FTC
Apr 27, 2010 - 7:17:54 PM

Health News | Health Resources
Free Substance Abuse Treatment
Private non-profit organizations operated the majority of facilities offering "all free" care and "partial free" facilities (73.8 and 68.1 percent, respectively); among facilities offering "no free" care, approximately equal percentages were operated by private for-profit (46.9 percent) and private non-profit (46.4 percent) organizations
Apr 16, 2010 - 12:01:55 PM

Health News | Health Resources
Vitamin Supplements: Do Vitamin C and E Supplements Reduce Risk for Blood Pressure Disorders during Pregnancy?
Taking vitamin C and E supplements starting in early pregnancy does not reduce the risk for the hypertensive disorders and their complications that occur during pregnancy, according to a study by a National Institutes of Health research network.
Apr 8, 2010 - 7:42:29 AM

Health News | Health Resources
National Public Health Week is April 5-11
Our nation’s health is in poor shape. Despite spending more money on healthcare than any other country; an estimated 46 million Americans do not have health insurance; nearly 900,000 people die from deaths that can be prevented each year and for the first time, American children may live shorter lives than their parents.
Apr 6, 2010 - 9:49:15 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Same-Day Surgery: What You Should Know

If you need surgery, there's a better-than-average chance that you'll have it and go home the same day. That's good news for several reasons, but same-day surgery does require some planning on your part.


Apr 6, 2010 - 8:04:53 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Alcohol Prevention Tips for Alcohol Awareness Month
If you are drinking too much, you can improve your health by cutting back or quitting. Keep track of how much you drink, avoid places where overdrinking occurs, and find new ways to deal with stress. If you are concerned about someone else’s drinking, offer to help.
Apr 5, 2010 - 11:31:32 AM

Health News | Health Resources
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in the United States, individuals age 12 or older experienced an estimated 222,000 rapes or sexual assaults in 2008. Research indicates that, over the course of their lifetimes, 18 percent of women in this country are raped.
Apr 2, 2010 - 9:38:08 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS: Health Coverage Tax Credit-Eight Important Facts
The Health Coverage Tax Credit pays 80 percent of health insurance premiums for eligible taxpayers and their qualified family members.
Mar 25, 2010 - 5:02:10 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Prescription-Drug Ring: Brown Announces Investigation into Prescription-Drug Ring Linked to Former Child Star Corey Haim
An unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.

 

Mar 15, 2010 - 2:27:27 PM

Health News | Health Resources
National Sleep Awareness Week Is March 7-13
Chronic, long-term sleep disorders affect millions of Americans each year. These disorders and the sleep deprivation they cause can interfere with work, driving, social activities, and overall quality of life, and can have serious health implications.

 
 

Mar 12, 2010 - 9:21:07 AM

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