CDC Assists in Study Testing for Asymptomatic Bird Flu in Humans (MedPage Today) -- Top brass at the CDC, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other agencies shared a roadmap for preventing and understanding human infection with bird flu, along with their plan for developing countermeasures against the... California’s $25 health care hourly wage relies on federal boost, state worker exemption California's nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers will rely on a significant boost in federal funding and exempt thousands of state employees under an agreement that is expected to be approved in the coming days. L.A. County plans to put $5 million toward wiping out medical debt Los Angeles County is moving forward with a pilot program to relieve medical debt for struggling residents, setting aside $5 million for a planned agreement with a national nonprofit that buys and erases such debts. What to Wear to Barre Class, According to Instructors and a Former Ballerina If you've never been to a barre class IRL, you might be wondering what the heck you should wear. After all, the workout is partially based on ballet, done without shoes, and typically on a carpet - in other words, the circumstances are a little different than your typical gym or other workout classes. Will your favorite running shorts suffice? Or should you go full-on balletcore ? We tapped barre… |
States fail to track abuses in foster care facilities housing thousands of children, US says Many states are failing to track how frequently children in foster care facilities are abused, sexually assaulted or improperly restrained, leaving them vulnerable to mistreatment California doctor reveals the 10 big ‘lies’ the medical community is telling patients A California doctor wants people to know that the medical community doesn’t always tell patients the truth. Dr. Robert Lufkin shares an excerpt from his book, "Lies I Taught in Medical School." Texas heart surgeons accused of double-booking surgeries, delegating dangerous procedures Three Houston medical institutions have agreed to pay $15 million to settle federal allegations that they looked the other way for years as three surgeons double-booked themselves for complex heart procedures. Is white meat or dark meat healthier? The 1 major difference and tips to choose between them White meat, like chicken breast, is usually considered healthier than dark meat. But the differences between them are small, dietitians say. Here's how to pick. |