September 1, 2006

Health News Minute

10% of the U.S. population can experience prolonged problems with TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME. That is no wonder since the pressure of funding the budget for living for the average American is stressful. Most can’t even afford health insurance. Those that do pay for health insurance make a significant sacrifice expensewise.Driving in a car or sitting in a plane for more than 4 hours can increase the incidence of blood clots. Exercise and diet aside, it’s good to move around especially for those glued for work or play to a computer screen.8 people in six NY pharmaceutical companies are accused of illegally obtaining prescription medications. Does the act of crossing boarder to Mexico or Canada to get cheaper drugs violate drug companies license rights?

In Nassau County NY people who have had drinking and driving problems are given ankle bracelets to keep tabs on them. Hopefully the system is automated with GPS patched with drinking establishments where an alarm goes off when the two meet.

“Invincible” and “Now To Eat Fried Worms” are opening this weekend. Clips From Movies.

People who work more and exercise less generally have higher blood pressure.

Customs officials say that they have seized $4 million in ecstasy pills. Seven Spanish tourists were arrested at JFK airport.