Tag Archives: Health

Unemployment rate hinges on more than job gains (AP)

AP – For most people, the 8.3 percent unemployment rate is the most visible sign of the economy’s health. The rate’s every movement is closely watched, especially in an election year.

Giants RB Bradshaw practices for second consecutive day

Running back Ahmad Bradshaw had an encouraging second straight day of practice and quarterback Eli Manning, on target throughout the Giants’ second Super Bowl XLVI practice of the week, highlighted a smooth New York workout as the Giants continued to get healthier with the game against New England just three days away.

Luxor guest who died had Legionnaires’

Health officials in Las Vegas said Monday that the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease was found in water samples at the Luxor hotel-casino this month after a guest died of the form of pneumonia.

Elway reiterates Tebow is starter but competition is important

Despite stating that Tim Tebow will enter training camp as the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback, John Elway still wants a healthy competition for the job.

Philips swings to loss as Europe’s economy falters

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Philips swung to a net loss in the fourth quarter of last year as cuts in government budgets ate into its healthcare equipment business and a slowdown in construction activity hit its lighting operations.

Stars Get Healthy at Sundance

Stars Visit ‘Healthy Retreat Lounge’ at Sundance

Morneau ‘on schedule,’ hopes for healthy 2012

Justin Morneau’s latest recovery is “right on schedule” for him to start this season at first base for the Minnesota Twins.

Healthy Youkilis talks Bobby V, ‘witch hunt’

Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis weighed in on his health, new manager Bobby Valentine, and the “witch hunt” following the infamous September collapse.

‘Weed Wars’ star on activism

When he co-founded Harborside Health Center, the world's largest medicinal-cannabis dispensary, located in Oakland, California, five years ago, Steve DeAngelo's goal was to provide a safe, comfortable, organized alternative to what he saw as a broken system in the state, professional thugs on one side, irresponsible stoners on the other.