Czech Health Fees Upheld (New York Times)
Czech Health Fees Upheld (New York Times)
The Czech Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that the government had the right to charge fees for patients using the health-care system.
Health care to get the Hollywood treatment (USA Today)
Hollywood writers and producers are working with senior advocacy group AARP to bring attention to the need to provide affordable health care, the groups will announce today.
Health Highlights: May 28, 2008 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
NYC Health Department: Mice at Met Opera (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
On-stage villains aren’t the only vermin at the Metropolitan Opera. The grand theater at Lincoln Center, where much of New York’s society gathers to show off gowns and jewels, has been cited for sanitary violations by the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
U.K.’s Health Service Ends Contract With Fujitsu, BBC Reports (Bloomberg.com)
May 28 (Bloomberg) — Plans to computerize the National Health Service in England could face further delays after a contract with a supplier, Fujitsu Ltd.
Closing glance: Health care equipment and supplies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies ended regular trading mixed on Wednesday, despite a moderate gain in the broader market, as investors were encouraged by a smaller-than-expected drop in durable goods orders.
Health Tip: Take a Short Nap (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
(HealthDay News) — While a full night’s sleep is vital to good health, stamina and alertness, a short nap also can do wonders for your mood and performance.
Food crisis could set back children’s health: UNICEF (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The global rise in food prices threatens to reverse gains made in children’s health in Africa, where mortality rates have been falling even in the poorest countries, UNICEF warned Wednesday.
States’ Scorecard Finds Big Differences in Kids’ Health Care (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
WEDNESDAY, May 28 (HealthDay News) — The quality of children’s health care in America varies widely from state to state, as does their access to insurance and care and the likelihood of living long and healthy lives.
Closing Glance: Health care stocks waver (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Shares of health care providers and service companies wavered Wednesday, with hospital operator Tenet Healthcare Corp. rising ahead of the company’s investor day on June 3.