Public health advocates target children's health

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The American Public Health Association (APHA) wants Congress and the federal government to maintain many social programs that benefit children and reverse any cutbacks in services. Contrary to legislation that would replace the Medicaid program with state block grants, APHA wants to maintain the existing Medicaid program. Many children are covered by Medicaid and many others are eligible. Fifteen states have been granted waivers to amend their Medicaid programs. APHA also recommends taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, continuing bans on weapons, increased food inspections and better prenatal care programs.

Services, Children, Social policy, Political aspects, Public health, American Public Health Association

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Study examines stress-immune system links in women with breast cancer

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An ongoing study will attempt to discover whether stress reduction can affect the outcome of women with breast cancer. Half of the women in the study will receive psychosocial counseling that includes muscle relaxation techniques, an exercise program, a low-fat, high-fiber diet and a change in attitudes about cancer. Data from the study already indicate that women with high stress levels have different immune reactions compared to the women with low stress. Other studies have also shown that stress can affect the immune system.

Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Physiological aspects, Breast cancer, Stress (Psychology), Alternative medicine, Immunity, Immunity (Physiology)

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"Pebbles" Cast Ripples in Health Care Design

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Many hospital administrators are re-designing hospitals to make them more aesthetically pleasing to patients and their families. Some have found that patients in these newly designed hospitals use less pain medication than patients in traditionally designed hospitals.

Hospitals, Design and construction

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