Day: February 17, 2010

Although breast cancer rates are on the decline, a new study shows that some groups have seen a more significant decline than others. The study suggests that race, ethnicity and economic background play a part in the rate of that…

President Barack Obama essentially acknowledged the need to restart the health care reform debate by hosting a high-level White House meeting scheduled for February 25th. Key Congressional leaders from both political parties are expected to attend the Healthcare “Summit.” Both…

The rate of chronic health conditions among children in the United States increased from 12.8% in 1994 to 26.6% in 2006, for conditions such as obesity, asthma and behavior/learning problems, according to a study in the February 17 issue of…