Archive for April, 2007
Health Highlights: April 30, 2007 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Worst for indigenous health (Sydney Morning Herald)
Health of Aborigines lags almost 100 years behind other Australians and they are the sickest indigenous people of all wealthy nations: report.
Vet Shortage Raises Health Concerns (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Public health experts are concerned that a shortage of farm animal veterinarians could lead to disease outbreaks, potentially endangering human health and risking the nation's food supply.
Health Net 1Q Profit Rises 15.7 Percent (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Insurance company Health Net Inc. said Monday its first-quarter income rose 15.7 percent on higher revenue, despite an expected membership decline.
Public perceptions harsh of kids, mental health (USA Today)
A study out today is the first of its kind to examine American attitudes toward mental health in children.