Top 10 Gifts That Bring Health and Holiday Cheer
A tooth cleaning for Christmas? Don't laugh. In a tight economy, giving the gift of health isn't just practical, it can be a life-saver.

Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
Zimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health care system, and state media reported Thursday the government is seeking more international help to pay for food and drugs to combat the crisis.

Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and health care system collapse, and is seeking more international help to pay for food, drugs and hospital equipment, the state-run newspaper said Thursday.

Health Coverage For Volunteers Often Limited
An increasing number of young adults are choosing to volunteer. Most organizations provide health insurance to the volunteers, who effectively live at the poverty level, but the benefits are not usually as complete as employer-provided insurance.

Poor Mental Health, Asthma Risk Linked?
A new study hints at a possible link between poor mental health and the odds of having asthma.

Health care rivals go to trial
The antitrust legal dispute between Wuesthoff Health System and Health First will go to a jury trial in November 2009.

US health care company recruiting 600 Filipino workers
MANILA, Philippines - Despite massive layoffs threatening overseas Filipino workers (OFW) all over the world, a well-known US-based health care employment provider will be arriving in January to interview selected Filipino applicants who wish to work in US hospitals.

Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
HARARE , Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over its cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health system due the country?s economic crisis.

On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system.

Can the Internet drive a health care consensus?
The Internet, specifically a Web site called change.gov, is the tool with which the Obama Administration hopes to drive the health care debate, from the bottom up. by Dana Blankenhorn

La. pediatricians, health chief clash on merits of lawsuit
Louisiana?s health chief Thursday said the statewide organization of pediatricians was playing games when it sued the state for not releasing public records.

Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
HARARE, Zimbabwe ? Zimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health care system, and a government-run newspaper reported today that more international help is being sought to pay for food and drugs.

Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2008
Title: Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 12/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2008

Study: Long-Term Health Risks for Brain-Injured Soldiers
Many of the thousands of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan are at risk of long-term health problems including depression and Alzheimer's-like symptoms, researchers say.

Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
Zimbabwe health officials declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health care system.

Palin Announces Health Priorities
The lack of affordable health care in Alaska is leaving thousands without the medical care they need. There is an estimated 45,000 uninsured people here in Anchorage.

Health Tip: Are You Anemic?
Title: Health Tip: Are You Anemic? Category: Health News Created: 12/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2008

First test arrives of Obama promise to transform health IT
Between them the military and veterans control one of the biggest pieces of IT infrastructure in the nation. Their choice could easily define the direction of health IT for everyone else. by Dana Blankenhorn

Judge Says Calif. Violates Law On HIV Health Care
A judge's ruling that the state is violating a law that extends Medi-Cal coverage to people with HIV is forcing state health officials to review their practices.

Judge: State violating law on HIV health care
Thu, Dec 4, 2008 (8:57 p.m.) A judge's ruling that the state is violating a law that extends Medi-Cal coverage to people with HIV is forcing state health officials to review their practices.