(NaturalNews) Vaccinations are modern medicine's most-favored form of quackery. Even while the bulk of the evidence shows vaccines and flu shots ultimately harm more people than they help, they continue to be pushed by doctors, drug companies and state health authorities. Now you can add pediatricians to that list.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, a group of drug-pushing doctors that claim to care for children, is now demanding that parents get Read the rest of this entry »

Globally, the need for efficiently introducing new pharmaceuticals is
urgent. "Without breakthroughs, we face a
medical tsunami of healthcare costs posing immense economic and social
threats," stated Dr. Raymond L. Woosley, C-Path's
president and CEO. "In the United States
alone, the annual cost of caring for patients with just one disease,
Alzheimer's, is $150 billion, a staggering
figure that Read the rest of this entry »

The latest victim of the economic recession could be your health. According to a recent AARP survey, one in five adults ages 45 and older are suffering health problems due to financial stress. The survey details the health care problems and challenges many Americans are facing because of the current economic situation.
"Right now people are increasingly concerned about their jobs, retirement savings and simply being able to provide for their families Read the rest of this entry »

(Dec 10, 2008)
Even though the public school board is planning to build elsewhere, McMaster's plan for a downtown health centre is as firm as ever -- perhaps even firmer -- says the dean of the university's medical school.
"Our agenda has not changed one bit," said John Kelton, a university vice-president and dean of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. "Our big vision is to build a family health centre, and we want it in downtown Hamilton."
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Primary credit concerns include a high uninsured and Medicaid load,
leaving the system vulnerable to reductions in reimbursement and other
policy changes as well as the departure of other providers in the Denver
service area. The system is reliant on governmental support and receives
approximately $44 million in disproportionate share payments and
receives approximately $187 million in additional federal funds. Read the rest of this entry »

The Department of Environmental Health cites an obscure law banning food businesses in private homes.
Jack Melton of Redding gave away many of his pecan-filled fruitcakes. But health officials saw a small handmade window sign offering some for sale.
Health specialist Fern Hastings says Melton must use a commercial bakery that has passed a health inspection even if he gives his cakes to the public.
Melton says the 10- to 14-dozen fruitcakes he Read the rest of this entry »

Gymtime Rhythm & Glues is offering a wonderful opportunity to
introduce children to the necessity of physical activity and healthy
eating. Children will have the chance to work in our kitchen with our
teacher-chefs creating and eating a healthy snack. Here, children
will be encouraged to explore nutrition, as well as participate in
activities such as measuring, pouring, and stirring to advance their
fine motor capability. Children will also Read the rest of this entry »