Insurance industry companies pledge funds for Haiti

Several insurance industry companies have pledged donations and other types of assistance following Haiti’s worst earthquake in more than 200 years  The death toll from Tuesday’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake, which devastated much of Haiti’s capital city of Port-au-Prince, is expected to exceed 100,000, according to reports. Among the contributors as of Friday: * Warren, N.J.-based […]

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Organic Foods

In your quest for health I am sure by now you have heard of organic foods. There are many different ways to define “organic”. As of October, 2002, the USDA has implemented a certification for all organic foods, which Wikipedia defines as the following: “Organic certification is a certification process for producers of organic food […]

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Gallbladder Polyps – Causes, Risks, Treatment

Gallbladder polyps sometimes grow inside the gallbladder, where they protrude from the lining of the interior wall. Polyps vary in size, with some reaching one centimeter in diameter or even larger. They are usually found in about four-to-five percent of individuals who report to their doctor that they’re experiencing gallbladder pain. Medical researchers have not […]

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Benefits of Self Defense

People invest a lot of money in health and nutrition and in all fitness programs like weight management, weight loss, toning up, and living healthy. However, it is rarely seen that people take interest in programs teaching how to protect their body against other people. As our body can be built and sculpted to perfection, […]

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Healthcare in Singapore

Modern Singapore is a multicultural country with less than a century’s history. Yet, her progress throughout the pass few decades can be said to be astronomical. From housing, to infrastructure and healthcare , Singapore continues to push new frontiers with each passing year. Singapore’s healthcare system today is mainly under the responsibility of the Ministry of […]

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Hiring Trends In Healthcare – 2010

Skills in Demand With the consistent upward trend in the healthcare Industry there is huge demand for specialist doctors and experienced Nurses in the respective specialties. Survey respondents were allowed multiple answers. Average hiring for a single hospital per year is around 50 from the different departments and specialties. When asked which overall category was […]

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