Posts tagged medicine

National Association Of Free Clinics

These dedicated folks are doing good works and filling a vital need across the U.S..

Send them money.

The Cost Of Getting Sick


Sample of interactive health care costs graph from General Electric

An interactive, Java-based (web and standalone app) graph from General Electric calculating health care costs for individuals and health insurers based on age and a variety of chronic medical conditions.

What do we learn from this, boys and girls? Don’t get old, and don’t get sick.

Could not find the colored wedge indicating the costs for prolonged cryogenic suspension and 23rd Century assimilation. (via)

Red Wine A Weapon In The Battle Of The Bulge

‘Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son”.

I’ll settle for drunk and stupid, then.
Now, where’s that damn somalie…?

ilovebacteria.com

Don’t you? (via)

7 Pains You Shouldn't Ignore

And one you should:

The persistent pain in the ass that is your ________.
(Fill in the blank to your specific circumstance)

Syphilis Up In U.S. For 7th Straight Year


Congrats, America!
First round’s on me! (via AP)

Makers Of 'Airborne' Settle False-Ad Suit With Refunds

One added provision of the settlement should have the makers tied to chairs while a procession of claimants coughs and sneezes on them. (via NY Times)

Pills Found In Fish Prompt Gorton's Recall

“Trust the Gorton’s Pharmacist…” (via CNN)