Affluence putting health of Malaysians at risk (The New Straits Times)
BLAME it on metabolic disorders. Health Ministry statistics show that diabetes is today a common Malaysian malaise while coronary artery disease and obesity rates are reaching alarming levels, even among the young.
Health care reform alive and well (Grand Forks Herald)
ST. PAUL - Minnesota lawmakers say they scaled back their expectations for health care reform this year, but the Legislature still should make sweeping changes to the state’s health care system. Advertisement: Pita Pit $1 off any Pita This offer only valid at the Grand Forks location. Please mention the Grand Forks Herald "Deal of the Day" coupon when ordering.
Health fair offers free screenings, information (Northwest Indiana Times)
La Porte Regional Health System will host a Community Health Fair on Thursday, March 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the La Porte Hospital Auditorium, 1007 Lincolnway, Lower Level, La Porte.Attendees may learn more about health topics ranging from diabetes awareness, dental hygiene, breast cancer, heart disease, diet (including information on how to read food nutrition labels), smoking cessation to bike …
Rotary Club sponsors health fair, picnic (The Times and Democrat)
SANTEE — A Health Fair and Picnic, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lake Marion on March 15, featured valuable health information as well as food and fellowship.
ISSUES ‘08: Health insurance mandates or a tax break? (The Patriot-News)
Should the government force everybody to get health insurance? That’s the main disagreement on health care between Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama.
Thai health ministry battles rats (AP via Yahoo! News)
Health officials in Thailand have launched a national campaign against rats starting with their own offices.
Health (The Advertiser-Tribune)
FOSTORIA According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, periodic health screenings may help identify health problems early, when treatment may be most successful.
Health Highlights: March 22, 2008 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: