http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:40:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Sci Fi Channel has launched a new blog called How You Can Save the World. The blog focuses on issues of science, technology, education, climate change and the future. The blog has an impressive list of contributors that includes Virgin Group Sir Richard Branson, environmental futurist and game designer ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/sci-fi-channel-launches-new-blog-about-saving-the-world Google’s new Insights for Search service is designed to provide marketers better information on search terms over time and across geographical areas. According to The New York Times (Google’s New Tool Is Meant For Marketers): The tool is aimed primarily at marketers, who may use it to devise and track advertising ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/google-insights-for-search-google-diagnosing-the-new-public-health-department The L.A. Times reports that local health officials in Southern California are warning residents about the resurgance of the West Nile Virus. There have only be 39 cases confirmed so far but the virus tends to peak in September in October. Health officials are also concerned because 70% of these ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/concerns-about-west-nile-virus-in-southern-california In last week’s HealthLeaders article, “Connecting with Prevention,” the author described that employers are adding more armament to their arsenal on managing healthcare costs.  “Not long ago, employers tackled bulging health costs one way—by shifting more costs onto employees…but businesses are turning to health and wellness programs as a way to both ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure The BBC reports that scientists have discovered that the Megalodon, a prehistoric monster shark, could bite down with a force between 10.8 to 18.2 tonnes. In comparison, a great white can bite with a force of 1.8 tonnes. A new study of the extinct creature's skull shows it had an ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/the-megalodon-had-a-massive-and-powerful-bite I’m proud to announce that my brother, Dr. Andrew Williams, has joined the CP Family Health Care Center in upstate New York as its medical director. Andrew is a great physician and is extremely dedicated to serving uninsured and underinsured patients. Here’s an excerpt from the announcement: Dr. Andrew Williams, M.D., FACP, ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/well-done-bro%e2%80%99 You’d think Boston Mayor Tom Menino could find better things to do with his time than criticize drugstores for wanting to open clinics in their stores. Rather than standing back and letting CVS and others set up the clinics, the mayor decided to set up a task force, which is ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/mayor-menino-takes-a-crack-at-fixing-health-care I’ve been testing out infoMed MD, a new website that provides personalized answers to medical questions based on short questionnaires. The technology isn’t especially novel but I kind of like the approach and the way it’s been executed. The user starts by browsing a list of topics, such as anabolic ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/infomed-md-an-automated-medical-advisor Check out the latest Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival at The Sentinel Effect. Original post by David E. Williams of the Health business blog http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/cavalcade-of-risk-is-up-at-the-sentinel-effect Seen on a t-shirt worn by a man in a Brookline, MA ice cream shop: More People Have Read This Shirt THAN YOUR BLOG I checked on the web and found the shirt is made by Despair, Inc. I’ve seen some of the company’s other products before. My favorite are the line of ... http://www.myblogmix.com/healthblog/attitude