April 2010
FDA Approves New OxyContin Formula that Discourages Misuse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new formula of OxyContin. Apparently this new version of the drug has been designed to help discourage misuse and abuse of OxyContin.
March 2010
American Medical Association AMA Foundation Seed Grant Research Recipients
The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation has awarded medical research grants to 38 junior investigators. Established in 2000, the Seed Grant Research Program provides medical students, physician residents and fellows with grants of up to $2,500 to conduct basic science or clinical research projects.
Corey Haim Death Highlights Problem with Fake Prescriptions
With the recent untimely death of actor Cory Haim this week, the public is learning about an industry-wide problem that continues to plague the health insurance industry, fake prescriptions.
February 2010
Dr. Howard Bellin: Is Rhinoplasty Right for You?
Dr. Howard Bellin, a cosmetic surgeon, recently talked about having a rhinoplasty procedure. Ofttimes referred to as a quot;nose job, quot; rhinoplasty is one of the most normally performed cosmetic operations in the world. And 1 of the oldest. The procedure demands modifying the shape of the nose in some way-whether to straight the effect of an a
Hair Loss Gene Found in Man Who Lived 4000 Years Ago
Preserved by the permafrost in Greenland, a clump of hair belonging to a man who lived four millennia ago revealed his genetic tendency for male pattern balding. Archeologist discovered the hair 24 years ago among artifacts of the Saqqaq culture, the earliest known inhabitants of Greenland.
FDA Approves Thermotex Heating Pad
The Thermotex Heating Pad, a heating pad that employs far infrared light to provide users with relief from pain, has been approved by the FDA. This approval followed after careful consideration of the gains of far infrared therapy and the beneficial results it has on the body.
Heating Pad Approved by FDA
The Thermotex Heating Pad, a heating pad that employs far infrared light to provide users with relief from pain, has been approved by the FDA. This approval followed after careful consideration of the gains of far infrared therapy and the beneficial results it has on the body.
Unique Heating Pad Approved by FDA
The Thermotex Heating Pad, a heating pad that employs far infrared light to provide users with relief from pain, has been approved by the FDA. This approval followed after careful consideration of the gains of far infrared therapy and the beneficial results it has on the body.
Thermotex Heating Pad Approved by FDA
The Thermotex Heating Pad, a heating pad that uses far infrared light to provide users with relief from pain, has been approved by the FDA. This approval came after careful consideration of the benefits of far infrared therapy and the positive effects that it has on the body.
November 2009
US News Rankings of Best Health Insurance Plans in America
U.S. News Media Group and the National Committee for Quality Assurance have released their annual edition of Americas Best Health Insurance Plans.
September 2009
How to Prepare Your Business for the Swine Flu
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization WHO raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 due to the spread of the H1N1 virus, the Swine Flu. Here are four essential tips for preparing your business for the H1N1 Swine Flu.
June 2009
BlueCross Makes Coverage Available for Graduates
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is going to attempt to help graduates fill the gap in their health insurance coverage while they continue to try to land employment or wait to start a job.
March 2009
How to Improve the Indoor Air Quality in Your House
Considering we spend 90 percent of our time inside, the quality of the air has a large impact on your health and well-being. Take these precautions to improve the air quality in your home.
December 2008
HES Launches Corporate Wellness Program
Health Enhancement Systems has launched a new corporate wellness program that allows participants to visit (virtually) 100 of our nations forests, monuments, parks, and other sites while they log their physical activity minutes over a period of 100 days.
November 2008
Shake-ology Part One: 10 Reasons to Drink Shakes
Once solely the province of bodybuilders and hardcore dieters, nowadays everyone drinks shakes. Here are 10 reasons you need to drink a shake.
April 2008
How to be Healthier
This week kicks off a four-week campaign of How-To content from the Voxant Newsroom. This first week features content on health and well-being.
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