A wellness program at Johnson & Johnson has improved employee health and cut health costs.
$300 million in research funding floods into the state. Back to basics in school PE. E. coli still a threat.
Hospitals lobby against proposed charity care rules The American Hospital Association has sent out a bulletin urging its members to press Congress not to pass legislation that would require hospitals to provide a minimal level of charitable care as a condition for keeping their tax-exempt status, New York Times reporter Robert Pear writes. “A formulaic, [...]
The Seattle-base Cascade Bicycle Club has created a “map mashup” Web site where cyclists can pinpoint bicycle accidents, thefts and hazards on a map of the Seattle area. The Club says that 75 percent of bike crashes go unreported. The new Web site, www.bikewise.org will help identify crash “hotspots” that pose a danger to cyclists. [...]
Staying sharp as you age Benedict Carey writes in the New York Times about the work of researchers who are trying to figure out why some people are able to stay mentally sharp well into their 90s. Carey writes: “The evidence suggests that people who spend long stretches of their days, three hours and more, [...]
People taking 72 weight-loss products sold as herbal remedies and dietary supplements should stop taking them immediately and consult their health care providers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said today. The products which are often marketed as “natural” supplements actually contain potent pharmaceutical ingredients, the FDA said. “These tainted weight loss products pose a [...]
New bicycle guide maps showing bike paths, trails and routes throughout King County are now available online. The downloadable maps are posted on King County’s Bicycling Resource page, which, in addition to the maps. provides links to dozens of additional resources including information about Metro Transit’s services for cyclists, bicycle skills and safety courses, and [...]
Should you try to lose weight with a low-fat diet? A high-protein diet? Or is avoiding carbs the answer? Well, according to a new study in this week’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, it doesn’t seem matter—as long as you cut calories.
Even modest weight loss can make a big difference in your health and how you feel: a loss of just 5 to 7 percent of your body weight can reduce your blood pressure, lower your risk of diabetes, and improve your cholesterol levels. But how to get started? In today’s column, Dr. Carolyn Clancy, director of [...]
The US Government has released new physical activity guidelines that officials are calling the “most comprehensive of their kind.” A review of scientific evidence conducted by an expert panel found that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer and other diseases and improve mood and the quality of life.
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Lost in translation: Lack of trained interpreters can lead to medical errors
Interpreter services at hospitals and other medical settings are often inadequate, forcing family members, including children, to step in, or the task falls to medical staff members who may not speak the language well.
Some insurers deny ER coverage to people who have been drinking
Laws in more than half the states permit insurers to deny payment for medical services related to alcohol or drug use. Faced with the prospect of not getting paid for care, some ER personnel sidestep the problem by simply not testing patients’ blood or urine for alcohol.
Travel insurance can protect your wallet — and your health on vacation
Think your regular health insurance policy will cover you if you get into medical trouble overseas?
Don’t bet on it.
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