House Democrats' tactic for health-care bill is debated

Source WashingtonPost by Amy Goldstein on Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health - An obscure parliamentary maneuver favored by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) suddenly ignited Tuesday as the lat tinder in the year-long partisan strife over reshaping the nation's health-care system, triggering debate over the strategy's legitimacy and political wisdom.

Hypnotherapy 'helps gut pain'

Hypnotherapy 'helps gut pain'

Source BBC on Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health - Greater use of hypnotherapy to ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome could help patients and save money, says an expert.

Obama: Not Worried About House Procedural Moves

Source Blogs NYTimes by SHERYL GAY STOLBERG on Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health - The president dismisses Republicans' criticisms about how the Democratic House leadership may schedule votes on health care by using parliamentary tactics.

Democrats Press Ahead With Student Loan Overhaul

Democrats Press Ahead With Student Loan Overhaul

Source Blogs NYTimes by JANIE LORBER on Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health - The health care system and student loan program are both "broken" and "unsustainable," a House Democrat said on Wednesday.

Obama: Everything Is on the Line

Source Blogs NYTimes by DAVID M. HERSZENHORN on Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health - The president tries to rally support for health care legislation in the House.

District by District, Data on Health Care

Source Blogs NYTimes by SHERYL GAY STOLBERG on Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health - As Democratic leaders round up votes for the health care legislation, a committee chairman invites lawmakers and their constituents to click for a picture of the bill's local effects.

Talk Deeply, Be Happy?

Talk Deeply, Be Happy?

Source Blogs NYTimes by RONI CARYN RABIN on Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health - People who spend more of their day having substantive discussions and less time engaging in small talk seem to be happier, a new study found.

First lady asks foodmakers to be on front line tackling childhood obesity

Source WashingtonPost by Jane Black on Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health - Michelle Obama on Tuesday called on corporate food giants such as Coca-Cola, General Mills and Kraft Foods to step up efforts to produce more healthful food and then market that, rather than junk food, to children.

Stupak Ally in House Approves Senate Abortion Restrictions

Source Blogs NYTimes by DAVID M. HERSZENHORN on Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Health - An opponent of abortion rights and ally of Representative Bart Stupak endorsed the Senate's restrictions on abortion.

Violence on the Oncology Ward

Violence on the Oncology Ward

Source Blogs NYTimes by THERESA BROWN, R.N. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Health - Nurse Theresa Brown reports on a strange day during which she experienced two threatening encounters with the family members of patients.

The Hunt for 216 Votes

The Hunt for 216 Votes

Source Blogs NYTimes by THE NEW YORK TIMES on Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Health - A chart summarizes the likely votes and political leanings of House Democrats who may make or break the president's health care legislation.

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