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Cathlamet donor meets Baltimore woman who received her bone marrow It's after midnight in Baltimore, late November. A woman sits up in her hospital bed, typing into her blog. tdn.com
How will overhaul of auto-insurance laws affect you? Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed into law massive changes to the state's auto-insurance laws that he and lawmakers say will stamp out fraud and reduce the cost to motorists of no-fault insurance, which pays medical expenses in an accident regardless of fault. www.orlandosentinel.com
Herbalist Marcie Mueller practices Chinese healing arts In China, an individual seeking medical help will often consult an herbalist in the same way that people in the West would turn to a doctor. Chinese herbalists practice in many hospitals and command the respect normally associated with medical doctors. www.mvtimes.com
UCLA pre-med students interested in alternative medicine shadow acupuncturist for internship Mia Nguyen, a clinical intern at Emperor’s College Acupuncture Clinic in Santa Monica, and licensed acupuncturist Steven Stone work on a patient’s swollen knee by feeling for certain pressure points. www.dailybruin.com
'Cat Daddy' Jackson Galaxy Reveals the Secrets of Cats Jackson Galaxy has been deemed the "cat whisperer" for his talents as a feline behavioralist, taming even the most problematic of cats so that they don't have to be given up for adoption or put to sleep.But don't compare him to that other "whisperer" of animals, Cesar Milan, the one famous for working with human's other four-legged friends, dogs."Me and Cesar are bearded apples and oranges ... news.yahoo.com
With Saugerties man, pun is intended You’d probably have to call Saugerties resident Bob Dvorak a really “punny” guy, as he’s just been selected as the 2012 recipient of the International Punster of the Year award from PUNY (Punsters United Nearly Yearly). The organization is a Yahoo!-based pun group he’s been a member of for nine years that meets in Austin, Texas. The annual award is presented to someone who has been judged to ... dailyfreeman.com
Ocean not only obstacle for sailors It’s tough enough when the Volvo sailors are competing at sea. But on land is where they try to heal and regain their fitness. www.miamiherald.com
Will Buying Health Insurance Across State Lines Reduce Costs? During the debate over Obamacare, Republicans have consistently promoted an alternative approach that involved allowing individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines. Interstate insurance purchasing was the second item in the health care section of the GOP?s 2010 ?Pledge to America,? right after tort reform. It?s also a part of Mitt Romney?s plan to replace Obamacare. It makes ... www.forbes.com
Regaining control after PTSD A few weeks ago, while trying to avoid a deer, I swerved wildly and just missed a head-on collision with another car. I ended up in a ditch, unhurt but shaken. Since then, I can't sleep more than a few hours at a time. onlineathens.com
The case against funding studies on alternative medical therapies As if Dr. Paul Offit hasn’t made enough enemies already by insisting (correctly) that parents put their kids’ health at risk when they refuse to get them vaccinated, now the infectious disease expert appears to be picking a fight with those who believe in alternative therapies like prayer healing and acupuncture. www.latimes.com
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