News tagged with financial burden


Good health keeps wealth in old age

Ruth H. Clark of Pompano Beach, Fla., is a 95-year-old aerobic wonder, working out seven days a week.

Health created May 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

WHO chief accuses 'big tobacco' of dirty tricks

The World Health Organization's chief on Monday urged governments to unite against "big tobacco", as she accused the industry of dirty tricks, bullying and immorality in its quest to keep people smoking.

Health created Oct 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

A 'Kit' for increasing insulin production

Scientists from Western University in London, Canada and the Children's Health Research Institute, an Institute within the Lawson Health Research Institute, have identified the critical role of a receptor ...

Diabetes created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Financial burden of prescription drugs is dropping: Costs remain a challenge for many

The financial burden Americans face paying out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs has declined, although prescription costs remain a significant challenge for people with lower incomes and those with public insurance, ...

Health created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0