list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.thebostonchannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. Health Health http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/index.html en-us Copyright 2009, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc Health TheBostonChannel.com 60 http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21677013/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21677013 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1120/21677259.jpg There's a new trend in teeth whitening that is tempting to consumers who want a brighter smile at a better cost. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:21:04 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/healthcare-uncovered/index.html urn:ibsys:content:19847192 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/0623/19835073.jpg NewsCenter 5 is taking a comprehensive look at U.S. efforts to reform the nation's health care system. Click here for an in-depth look at the issues and plans. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:13:22 EDT http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21691297/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21691297 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1123/21696791.jpg A Canadian woman on long-term sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits because her insurance agent found photos of her on Facebook in which she appeared to be having fun. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:11:32 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21686136/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21686136 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1122/21688990.jpg A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:46:06 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21692887/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21692887 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/0624/19849874.jpg Massachusetts' largest hospitals say a combination of new techniques is helping them significantly cut avoidable infections in their patients. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:27:49 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21691561/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21691561 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/1002/17606338.jpg Lawmakers broke along party lines on a new aspect of the health care debate Sunday as a former National Institutes of Health chief urged women to ignore guidelines that delay the start of breast cancer screenings. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:35:37 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21692012/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21692012 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1121/21686278.jpg A leading Senate Democrat said Monday his party is determined to push through a health care overhaul bill with or without Republican support because the "system is broken." Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:24:22 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21679439/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21679439 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1120/21680495.jpg Towne Medical Supply has been a fixture in Shrewsbury for 41 years. Owner Mary Frances Rozak specializes in caring for women after breast cancer surgery, but her livelihood is being threatened by paperwork. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:38:22 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21685388/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21685388 A woman who says she contracted an E. Coli infection after eating meat produced by New York-based Fairbank Farms. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:31:25 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21675289/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21675289 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1120/21680211.jpg A wavering moderate Democrat said Friday he'd stand with Senate Democratic leaders on a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications other moderates would fall in line. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:03 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/h1n1/21678225/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21678225 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1120/21679463.jpg Two more Massachusetts residents have died form complications related to the H1N1 virus, health officials said Friday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:03:29 EST