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PBS News on opposition of the health care reform. Several interviews of the public are posted.

New penalties that insurance companies can charge for smokers under the new Affordable Care Act are contested. Smokers will have to deal with new penalties when people with seemingly worst conditions are left alone. Maybe the Affordable Care Act won't be so affordable.

Short article...under the new "Obamacare" smokers may be forced to pay more for health care. Older smokers pay more while the younger generations pay less. Workers with health insurance through their job maybe able to avoid.

President Obama - the son of a single mother and the father of two daughters - understands that women aren't a special interest group. They are more than half of this country, and issues that affect women also affect families.

The "contraception mandate" requires private health plans to provide access to contraceptive drugs with no exception for religious beliefs. This includes the private health plan used by the Catholic Church when they don't believe in contraception of any form.

After decades of failed attempts by a string of Democratic presidents and a year of bitter partisan combat, President Obama signed legislation on March 23, 2010 to overhaul the nation's health care system and guarantee access to medical insurance for tens of millions of Americans.

Discusses the changes with the healthcare reform that was passed by Obama.

This is a great site that clarifies the reasons for and against the health reform act. While it acts in favor of the "Gerneral welfare" of citizens - many feel people should be given the option of whether they "want" to purchase it or not.

As smokers, we learn early on to put up a mental wall of denial between our smoking habit and the harsh reality of the damage we're inflicting on ourselves with every cigarette smoked. We tell ourselves lies that allow us smoke with some level of comfort. This is a list of reasons to quit smoking along with other reasons as to why we smoke. It offers outside links to related searches. It also includes facts on how much smoking can cost the average smoker and healthcare.

The article discuss bullying, what it is and also talks about cyberbullying and what it is and how schools today are trying to prevent it.

This website talks about how 7 out of 10 American deaths are caused by chronic diseases and how chronic diseases are responsible for 75% of our nation's health spending. Also explained, is how most of these chronic diseases are preventable.

This website catagorizes what preventative health serices are available at no cost for adults, women and children.

Although these patient rights are not written anywhere, there are some rights that are thought of to be true or given. Some of these rights are based on respect and some on the responsibilities of the patient,

I liked this article and i especially enjoyed the part that lists some of the patients responsibilities, one of which was "respect the providers". I think some patients don't understand that just because they are in pain, it does not give them the right to be overly rude to their healthcare providers (i.e nurses, doctors ma, pharmacists, etc).

Starting in 2014, individuals without health insurance will be fined. Each year the fine will be a set amount or it will be a percentage of your annual income, whichever one is higher. If health care is not purchased by the end of enrollment for the year you will not be able to get health insurance until the next year.

Individuals should be able to consume as much soda as they want. I think that there should be more education about how drinking soda in excess can lead to obesity. Maybe warning labels on soda to remind people of the effects of drinking sugary beverages. I think it is then up to each individual to make the decision of how much soda they consume.

I total understand the ban, since most Americans don't pay attention to the main ingredient in soda which is "high fructose corn syrup". Research has shown high fructose corn syrup is as addictive as cocaine yet there are no laws regulating the use and quantity of it in food and beverages. High consumption of high fructose corn syrup has been proven to cause obesity and diabetes. There's not enough public education regarding this ingredient to enable consumers to make intelligent choices when consuming beverages and lobbyist lobby the government to make sure it stays this way.

I think this ban is ridiculous controlling the amount of soda and sweetened drinks people consume is wrong. Although sugary drinks can be detrimental to health, people have the right to control and live their own lives according to what they think is best. I like how this article has statistics and shows how many people don't agree with this outrageous ban.

Under the Affordable Care Act, US newborn babies may be required to be implanted with a microchip.

McCain talks a little about repealing health care reform. Interesting topic to consider for a research project.

The supreme court has been asked to decide the constitutionality of Obama's healthcare policy and Arizona's SB1070. In turn, the court will have to decide on the extent of the federal government's power.

S. Utah health facilities are going tobacco-free St. George Daily Spectrum - Jul 4, 2011 If you've visited a hospital in Southern Utah recently, you've probably seen the signs: all facilities in Intermountain's southwest region are going tobacco-free today. The initiative includes all forms of tobacco and is in effect in all Intermountain ...

This articale is about the deteriorating health care coverage for the mentally ill. Although parity mandates have been put into place to prevent erosion of coverage, research has been showing a decline in coverage compared to the general public.

The department of health refused to give well need funds to patients who really need help to maintain their lives.