Apathy.net - Health

How Far Should Water Recycling Go?

john — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:20:13 -0500

In much of the western U.S., water demand vastly outstrips supply. Some municipalities are moving toward a greater use of recycled waste water as a means to stretch supply. It sounds good in theory, but how far should it go?

No Interest Health Care Loans

john — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:27:45 -0400

A marketing scheme that seems to have done well for cars has made its way into the health care industry.

White House Moves To Bar Expansion Of Children’s Health Insurance Program

john — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:00:59 -0400

Late Friday, the Bush Administration notified states that should they wish to raise the income eligibility requirements above 250% of the poverty level as New York and California have passed legislation to do, they can forget about it.

The Healthcare Economy

john — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:32:28 -0400

America spends $2 trillion a year on health care, or $6,666 per man, woman, and child in this country. Meanwhile, a new study suggests that the only meaningful growth in jobs between 2001 and 2006 was in Health Care. Have we become dependent on a broken system for economic survival?

Proposal Raises Cigar Tax From 5 cents to 10 dollars

john — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:52:00 -0400

A tax proposal being considered by Congress to pay for children's health care proposed substantial increases in tobacco taxes.

High Fructose Corn Syrup Debate Gets Murkier

john — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:41:58 -0400

Past studies have condemned using high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as a substitute for sugar because it was believed it interferes with leptin, a hormone that tells your brain you've eaten enough. New studies point to some far more disturbing things about HFCS.

Asked About Sicko, Huckabee Stoops To Attacking Moore's Fitness

john — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:03:02 -0400

When asked about the issues raised in the movie 'Sicko', Republican presidential candidate and former governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, deflected the issue by suggesting that overweight people like Moore are the reason for rising medical costs.

Giuliani Opposed To Medical Marijuana

john — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:58:37 -0400

Republican presidential hopeful, Rudy Giuliani has gone on record as opposing the legalization of marijuana for medical use.

Moore Sets CNN Straight

john — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:38:54 -0400

In response to 'Sicko', CNN prepared a segment featuring Dr Sanjay Gupta, challenging some of the numbers Moore uses. Then, just before to of Moore's appearances, they ran their segment to put Moore off balance before interviewing him.

White House Gagged Surgeon General

john — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:09:06 -0400

Testifying before congress, Richard H Carmona, Surgeon General from 2002 to 2006, said that top Bush Administration officials interfered with his office for political reasons.

Pollution Causes 500,000 Deaths A Year In China

john — Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:39:17 -0400

A study conducted by China's environmental agency has concluded that pollution contributes to widespread unrest, riots, and over 500,000 deaths a year.

Link Between Stress And Weight Found

john — Mon, 2 Jul 2007 09:48:33 -0400

Scientists may have discovered a link between how stressed people are and how much they weigh, and the link is not about poor food choices on the part of stressed people.

Sicko Facts

john — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:40:49 -0400

If you're thinking of engaging in a debate about the movie 'Sicko', take a look at a review CNN did of the mostly accurate claims in the movie.

Want Your Boss To Manage Your Health Too?

john — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:47:14 -0400

Gov. Mike Huckabeee, Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Arkansas, believes that managing people's health is the responsibility of employers.

First Born Children Smarter? Try To Tell Matilda That!

john — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:59:06 -0400

A new study, released today, shows that first born children have IQs 3-4% better than their siblings. Meanwhile, a curiously times story from the U.K. of two year old Matilda who is the fifth born in her family, and, oh yeah, a member of Mensa with a 152 IQ.

Injured US Civilians In Iraq Face Denied Claims

john — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:48:29 -0400

The LA Times has uncovered a pattern of civilians returning from Iraq with mental illnesses, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, that are being systematically denied for insurance claims to cover their treatment.

Bloomberg's Green Apple

john — Sat, 9 Jun 2007 22:21:43 -0400

In recent weeks, New York City's Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has put forth some astoundingly progressive proposals seeking to reduce the city's greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.

Congress Sends Stem Cell Bill To Certain Veto

john — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 21:11:44 -0400

Highlighting deep philosophical differences between the Bush Administration and the majority of Americans, Congress has passed another bill expanding stem cell research. The bill faces a certain veto from president Bush.

Surgeon General Nominee Considers Gays Unnatural

john — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 08:07:55 -0400

Dr James Holsinger, president Bush's nominee for Surgeon General, has an established track record, including writings, stating a belief that gays are unnatural and that gay sex is unhealthy.

Obama Promises Health Care For All

john — Wed, 30 May 2007 08:19:52 -0400

First-Term Senator and Presidential Candidate, Barack Obama, is promising to sign a law granting universal health care into law by the end of his first term has president. The estimated annual cost of $50-65 billion would come mostly from allowing some of Bush's tax cuts to expire and repealing some other tax cuts put in place by the Republican congress.