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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
Waukesha, WI
August 15, 2013
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Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
Lake Geneva, WI
September 11-13, 2013
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Honeybee Health Damaged by Common Fungicides
Honeybees are needed to pollinate 130 different crops, representing more than $15B in revenue each year. Since 2006, the honeybee population has fallen partially because of Colony Collapse Disorder, an unexplained syndrome that has killed billions of bees.
A recent study found that fungicides used on apples and other crops lower the honey bees' ability to defend against a potentially lethal parasite linked to bee colony deaths.
For more information and resources, click here.
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HealthDay. People who are discriminated against because they are overweight or obese are more likely to become or stay obese in the future. This is likely because the blows to self-esteem make it harder for people struggling with their weight to feel they can make meaningful change. (Reinberg, 7/24) Full Story
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HealthDay. According to a new study, having a close relative with cancer raises a person's risk of developing cancer themselves. A family history of cancer may predict which types of cancer the family is more genetically predisposed towards. (Thompson, 7/25) Full Story
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Reuters. The new multiple sclerosis (MS) drug, Tecfidera, experienced first quarter sales of $192M; analysts had expected $66M in sales for the first quarter. It is estimated that 75% of MS patients switched from other drugs. (Berkrot, 7/25) Full Story
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Reuters. Colonoscopies are most often performed either partly conscious yet sedated, or completely unconscious with propofol. A new study asked gastroenterologists and nurses which they would prefer, and the majority chose propofol. However, propofol is very expensive, so the next study question asked how much they'd be willing to pay. Most of the group who chose propofol would switch to partly conscious before paying the costs that patients are often charged. (Brooks, 7/25) Full Story
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Fox News. Two New York City hospitals are now writing "prescriptions" for vegetables. Written to low-income patients, the patients can exchange the prescriptions for coupons to use at farmers markets. (7/25) Full Story
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Kaiser Health News. Medicare is accelerating plans to peg a portion of doctors' pay to the quality of their care. The changes would affect nearly 500K physicians working in groups. The program is a major component of Medicare's effort to shift medicine away from its current payment system, in which doctors are most often paid for each service regardless of their performance. (Rau, 7/22) Full Story
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