Lack of insurance can be fatal

by Keith Loria. December 28, 2009

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As the nation continues to battle over a health bill, a new study conducted by Harvard Medical School is garnering significant attention. The study found that nearly 45,000 people die in the U.S. each year because they lack health insurance.

Stress and overeating

by Paul Tinder. November 11, 2009

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A new study by researchers at the University of California-San Francisco found that people under chronic stress are more likely than others to say they eat fattening foods and feel that their eating is out of control.

Business owners are happiest

by Keith Loria. October 24, 2009

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A recent Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index from September indicates that business owners are the happiest Americans. The survey shows that those working in manufacturing are the least satisfied.

Ocular research center to improve quality of life for visually impaired

by Keith Loria. October 12, 2009

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The Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research has presented real-time biomedical studies of factors leading to vision impairment.

“Michelle’s Law” lets sick students keep health coverage

by Keith Loria. October 5, 2009

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A new federal law will keep seriously ill or injured college students from having to choose between taking time off or keeping their health insurance.