Health, Fitness and Style
Hearings on the Hill, Examining the Current State of Cosmetics: What's Missing from Those Labels?
"Given the flow of cosmetic products between States, a uniform standard for cosmetic ingredients would serve to further public health by ensuring these decisions are made using sound science and ensure that the interstate flow of cosmetic products is not disrupted by differing State standards." more »
C-Span Has Audio of Supreme Court Hearing: ABA Survey Predicts A 6-3 Split on Patient Protection and Affordable Coverage Act
The consensus of more than a dozen US Supreme Court and health-law experts responding to a recent online questionnaire was that the justices will rule 6-3 in favor of upholding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Superbugs and A Court Ruling About Antibiotics Resistance and Livestock
"The Food and Drug Administration must act to address the growing human health threats resulting from the overuse of antibiotics in animal feed, according to a federal court ruling issued [March 23] ... 'These drugs are intended to cure disease, not fatten pigs and chickens'" more »
Turning to Fairness: NWLC Report on Insurance Discrimination Against Women Today & Affordable Care Act
Even with maternity coverage excluded, nearly a third of plans examined charge 25- and 40-year-old women at least 30% more than men for the same coverage and in some cases, the difference is far greater. For example, one company charged 25-year-old women 85% more than men for the same coverage, again excluding maternity coverage altogether more »
