Deadline for ACA Health Insurance extended till December 19 citing heavy rush
Dec 19, 2016 01:55 AM EST This October 25, 2016 photo shows a woman looking at the Healthcare.gov internet site in Washington, DC. Americans will see Obamacare health insurance costs jump an average of 25 percent next year, adding fuel to the US political firestorm over the system that Republicans have repeatedly tried to overturn. The big increase will be seen in the 38 states with federally-managed health care exchanges, according to a report released late October 24, 2016 by the Departmen..>> view originalBlood drive honors Kokomo High School student
The community is invited to give blood in honor of Gradyn Rogers at a special American Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 29 at Chapel Hill Christian Church, 2600 W. Alto Road.Gradyn is a 17-year-old Kokomo High School student, Eagle Scout, athlete, and community organizer. He is also battling his second diagnosis of leukemia. He has needed blood transfusions during treatment and will need more as treatment continues.“He wanted to do this because it’s a way he can give back,” said R..>> view originalKeep your pet healthy and safe this holiday season
We want to celebrate the holidays with those special to us. For many, that includes our dogs and cats.But bright decorations, party guests and the temptation of abundant food might affect canine and feline companions in ways you haven't considered. Experts at the American Kennel Club and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have some advice to keep your pets happy and safe this holiday season.DecoratingDecorate with pets in mind. Eye-catching designs that make a home f..>> view originalThe Latest: Senator: Exploding e-cigs need federal look
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2016, file photo, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. Schumer is increasing the heat on the federal government to consider recalling e-cigarette batteries and devices that explode and catch fire, injuring users. The New York Democrat calls e-cigarettes “ticking time bombs.” (Molly Riley, File/Associated Press) By Associated Press December 18 at 2:03 PM NEW YORK — The Latest on Sen. Charles Schumer saying the federal gov..>> view originalDrug overdose deaths rise significantly in past 5 years
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Drug overdose deaths have increased by 33% in the past five years across the country, with some states seeing jumps of nearly 200%. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 states saw increases in overdose deaths resulting from the abuse of heroin and prescription painkillers, a class of drugs known as opioids. New Hampshire saw a 191% increase while North Dakota, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maine had death rates jump by over 100 percent...>> view original25 men and women are killed after drinking a 'bath lotion' containing alcohol in Russia, with 17 more 'gravely ill'
A total of 25 Russians have died from poisoning after drinking a 'bath lotion' containing methanol which is also known as methyl alcohol. Another 17 are in hospital, most in a 'gravely ill' state, in the Siberian city of Irkutsk.'Almost all of them are in a serious condition and are in intensive care,' said a source from the Health Ministry. Shocking: One of the patients in a hospital bed after drinking the 'bath lotion' in the Siberian city of IrkutskThe victims were poisoned after consuming a ..>> view originalPoultry culled in Germany after bird flu found on two farms
HAMBURG, Germany About 30,000 turkeys and ducks were culled in Germany over the weekend after bird flu was found on two farms, authorities said on Monday.Some 21,600 turkeys were culled on a farm in Soest in North Rhine Westfalia and 9,500 ducks were culled on a farm in Moeser in Saxony-Anhalt after the virulent H5N8 bird flu strain was discovered on both farms, regional authorities said.The contagious H5N8 strain has been found in about 540 wild birds in Germany in recent weeks but few cases ..>> view originalColo. pot czar seen as possible Mass. regulator
DENVER — Marijuana legalization brought unexpected challenges to Colorado, and it was rarely clear what part of state government was supposed to solve them, or how.Businesses were selling marijuana-infused, animal-shaped candy attractive to children. Residents growing pot at home were selling it illegally in other states. Growers were applying pesticides to cannabis plants even though none was specifically approved by the federal government for such use. Advertisement Enter Andrew Freedman,..>> view originalSalmonella in a food powder plant adds up to 13 recalls (so far) of popular products
When Publix recalled some of its pancake and waffle mix varieties over salmonella concerns from a powder supplier earlier this month, the Miami Herald warned it could be the first of many such recalls.As of Sunday morning, that recall count stands at 13.Pancake and waffle mix. Mac and cheese. Potato chips. Monkey bread mix. All among the 1.2 national food recalls per day since Dec. 7 because of possible salmonella contamination at food powder supplier Valley Milk Products.Salmonella’s annually ..>> view original
Thursday, December 29, 2016
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