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Life Expectancy in the US Hits a Record: 78 Years

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Yet again, the U.S. life expectancy has hit another record high, this time rising just above 78 years for those born after 2009. This comes from a new report released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The death rate is down in the U.S., with roughly 36,000 fewer deaths reported in [...]

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Online Health Sites Merge – Revolution Health Merges with Waterfront Media

Health 2.0

In a move that can easily upset WebMD’s dominance in the online health space, Revolution Health Network announced that it will be merging with Waterfront Media, a publisher of such online properties as Everyday Health.

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Fighting Meningitis Online

Health 2.0

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which cover the brain and spinal cord. The disease, which is caused by bacteria or viruses, can often be caused by medications or other illnesses as well. Although the condition is not considered common, it is serious and life-threatening. If not treated immediately, meningitis can be deadly.

Although the severity of meningitis shouldn’t be overlooked, there are vaccinations that are that can help treat and prevent meningitis from becoming a problem, or prevent it from spreading to others who are in close contact.

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Search Marketing Maintains Role in Healthcare

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Many healthcare companies are realizing the benefits to utilizing the Web to communicate with patients and caregivser. One such company is Banner Health, one of the largest non-profit healthcare networks in the country with 23 hospitals and over 32,000 employees. Banner Health is just one of the latest companies to signal the importance of search engine marketing as well as social media marketing by selecting search agency Elixr Interactive to better connect with communities online.

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Hunting for Health on the Web

Health 2.0

Increasingly, research has shown that patients, for better or for worse, are no longer relying on their doctors as their sole source of information when it comes to their well being.

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Google Health Puts Patients in Charge

Health 2.0

There are so many changes when it comes to the healthcare resources for patients and care givers, and among these changes is the push for Health 2.0 resources. The latest of these online applications is the Google Health portal. Released less than a year ago, Google Health has been well received and will be competing against similar Health 2.0 properties from the likes of WebMD and even other portal from search engines, such as Microsoft’s HealthVault.

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DoubleCheckMD Gives Patients Peace of Mind

Health 2.0

An important consideration when taking new medication in combination with existing medication is the risk of potential side-effects and symptoms that can result from their interaction. That’s where DoubleCheckMD comes in.

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Literally Watch What You Eat

Diet

Diet.com has provided this “Nutrition on the go service” and has made eating healthy even more conscious to people with busy lifestyles. With over 36,000 foods from 1700 restaurants listed in North America its almost impossible to have an excuse to not be conscious about what you eat. I guess ignorance isn’t so bliss now… but at least you are on the right path to eating healthy and a better lifestyle.

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