Poll: Americans hopeful for a better year in 2014

Ready to ring in the new year, Americans look ahead with optimism, according to a new AP-Times Square New Year's Eve poll.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/politics/article/Poll-Americans-hopeful-for-a-better-year-in-2014-5093305.php

Crisis to Cure: Maine's Health Care Reform Law is Helping Business

Opponents of Maine's new health care reform law erroneously describe the law as "a gift to the insurance companies."

http://www.mainepolicy.org/2013/02/crisis-to-cure-maines-health-care-reform-law-is-helping-business/

Cutler: Maine lagging New England, nation

Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler said the problems facing the state are formidable: Its economic activity is behind all of New England; it is the oldest state in the nation; health care costs are the fifth most expensive per capita, and education is sixth most expensive.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131226-NEWS-312260341

739 Cases Pending in the Propecia Multidistrict Litigation: Now,...

Court data updated by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on December 16, indicate that there are 739 cases pending in the Propecia Multidistrict Litigation.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11444055.htm

Pevco's Ability to Track Pharmaceuticals Can Extend Protections...

By helping to eliminate incorrect dosing at the patient level, we can offer our hospital clients a measure of drug security beyond what is called for in the DQSA.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11441653.htm

The Identity Advocate: Are You At Risk for ObamaCare Identity Theft Scams?

... up with ObamaCare. Now there is an increased risk of identity theft to add to the list of issues with the new healthcare law. Navigators, the professionals who are supposed to help guide consumers into the right affordable healthcare plan, are ...

http://www.pr.com/press-release/534427

Times-Herald letters: State Sen. Corbett reminds to shop local, support state's small businesses

Now that California's economy has begun to improve, many local residents--myself included -- have been shopping for the "perfect gift" for our family, friends and loved ones during this year's holiday season.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/my-town/ci_24789728/times-herald-letters-state-sen-corbett-reminds-shop?source=rss

California health exchange slow to offer voter registration

Supporters of the new national health care law portray California's exchange as among the most successful at signing up residents for medical coverage.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/12/26/6027493/california-health-exchange-slow.html#mi_rss=Capitol%20and%20California

Editorial: Beward of weight loss shortcuts on your way to health

As you contemplate new year's resolutions to get into shape, avoid pills and potions that promise short cuts to weight loss.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/12/26/6027542/editorial-beward-of-weight-loss.html#mi_rss=Opinion

Charlie Mitchell: Lawmaking just isn't what it used to be

Once Santa gets the reindeer unhitched and back in the barn and the New Year parties are over, Mississippi lawmakers will head to that great big building in Jackson for a 90-day session of good old-fashioned lawmaking.

http://djournal.com/opinion/charlie-mitchell-lawmaking-just-isnt-used/?#038;#038;

Cognitive behavioral therapy reduces headache frequency, migraine-related disability in children

Among children and adolescents with chronic migraine , the use of cognitive behavioral therapy resulted in greater reductions in headache frequency and migraine-related disability compared with headache education, according to a study appearing in the December 25 issue of JAMA .

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20131225/Cognitive-behavioral-therapy-reduces-headache-frequency-migraine-related-disability-in-children.aspx

Sluggish NC turnouts point to low Obamacare enrollments in Triangle, state

Public turnout in the Triangle was spotty among last-minute shoppers for subsidized health insurance on the eve of a major milestone for the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/24/3484452/sluggish-nc-turnouts-point-to.html

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The deadline has passed, and so too the surprise grace period, for signing up for health insurance as part of the nation's health care law.

http://www.nebraska.tv/story/24300180/avoiding-health-insurance-gaps-takes-persistence

NY mayor-elect's daughter tells of substance abuse

7, 2013 photo shows Democratic mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio, right, and his daughter Chiara, during a campaign rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

http://www.kgwn.tv/story/24300447/ny-mayor-elects-daughter-tells-of-substance-abuse

Thai prime minister proposes reform council

The 19-year-old daughter of New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio opened up Tuesday about her personal struggles, saying she spent years battling substance abuse and depression.

http://www.klkntv.com/story/24300380/thai-prime-minister-proposes-reform-council

Health law not first new program with launch woes

Although multiple problems have snarled the rollout of President Barack Obama's signature health care law, it's hardly the first time a new, sprawling government program has been beset by early technical glitches, political hostility and gloom-and-doom denouncements.

http://timesleader.com/news/apbusiness/4523483846114243027208/Health-law-not-first-new-program-with-launch-woes&source=RSS

Years after holiday slayings, traditions help heal

The 19-year-old daughter of New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio opened up Tuesday about her personal struggles, saying she spent years battling substance abuse and depression.

http://www.kten.com/story/24300221/years-after-holiday-slayings-traditions-help-heal

Las Vegas cab driver finds $300K in back seat

If Meals on Wheels didn't deliver donated dog food, Sherry Scott of San Diego says her golden retriever Tootie would be eating the pasta, riblets and veggie wraps meant for her.

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/24300434/las-vegas-cab-driver-finds-300k-in-back-seat

Federal health care website put to test on deadline day

The government's revamped health care website was put to its biggest test yet as a record-breaking surge of Americans rushed to beat Tuesday's extended deadline for signing up for coverage.

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312250140&nclick_check=1

Richard Cowart: Kentucky health website is model of efficiency

In President Obama's Christmas stocking, he would probably want one thing: a healthcare.gov site that really works.

http://www.tennessean.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013312250068%26nclick_check%3D1

Seniors, disabled get help feeding furry friends

If Meals on Wheels didn't deliver donated dog food, Sherry Scott of San Diego says her golden retriever Tootie would be eating the pasta, riblets and veggie wraps meant for her.

http://www.wandtv.com/story/24300163/seniors-disabled-get-help-feeding-furry-friends

Editorial: Michigan needs a year-round commitment to struggling children

On a day when the Christian world celebrates children in general, and one child in particular, it's appropriate to ask how we grown-ups are doing by the younger Michiganders to whom we will sooner or later leave our state.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312250025

Letter: Hassan's Medicaid plan is irresponsible

Gov. Maggie Hassan's plan to throw another 50,000 New Hampshire workers into the Medicaid system without knowing when or if the federal government would leave taxpayers on the hook was irresponsible.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/opinion/letters/9928324-95/letter-hassans-medicaid-plan-is-irresponsible

Thai prime minister proposes reform council

If Meals on Wheels didn't deliver donated dog food, Sherry Scott of San Diego says her golden retriever Tootie would be eating the pasta, riblets and veggie wraps meant for her.

http://www.myabc5.com/story/24300380/thai-prime-minister-proposes-reform-council

Obamacare Just One In A Series Of Slow-Moving Government Programs

Although multiple problems have snarled the rollout of President Barack Obama's signature health care law, it's hardly the first time a new, sprawling government program has been beset by early technical glitches, political hostility and gloom-and-doom denouncements.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/12/25/obamacare-just-one-in-a-series-of-slow-moving-government-programs/

Congress acts, but meningitis patients' pain lingers in 2013

The past year brought continuing challenges, both physically and financially, for the hundreds of fungal meningitis patients across the country -- including those in Livingston County.

http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312250006

Thai prime minister proposes reform council

Five years after a man dressed as Santa Claus massacred nine members of her family on Christmas Eve, the surviving daughter of the Ortega clan worked to master her mother's pozole recipe to serve at a... Five years after a man dressed as Santa Claus massacred nine members of her family on Christmas Eve, the surviving daughter of the Ortega clan ... (more)

http://www.whbf.com/story/24300380/thai-prime-minister-proposes-reform-council

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A federal appeals court has refused yet again to stop gay marriage in Utah, making it more likely that same-sex weddings in the home of the Mormon church are here to stay for the immediate future.

http://www.abc3340.com/story/24300180/avoiding-health-insurance-gaps-takes-persistence

Thai prime minister proposes reform council

A federal appeals court has refused yet again to stop gay marriage in Utah, making it more likely that same-sex weddings in the home of the Mormon church are here to stay for the immediate future.

http://www.kxxv.com/story/24300380/thai-prime-minister-proposes-reform-council

Pope ushers in his first Christmas at Vatican

Pope Francis walks with the pastoral staff at the end of the Christmas Eve Mass in St. .

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/24300157/pope-ushers-in-his-first-christmas-at-vatican