Senior Health

Senior U.S. Catholic cites Obama 'promises' on birth control

9 Feb 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Timothy Dolan, a senior U.S. Roman Catholic leader, said on Thursday President Barack Obama "gave me promises" during a White House meeting in November as Dolan pressed the Church's criticism of a new Obama administration rule requiring health insurance plans to cover birth control. Dolan, the archbishop of New York who has been designated by Pope Benedict for elevation to ...

Senior Health Day in Concord March 14

9 Feb 2012

Older adults are invited to a free day of fun and health-related exhibits at the annual Senior Health and Wellness Day, Wednesday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center. The event focuses on cardiovascular health, me ...

Obesity ads 'risk child stigma'

9 Feb 2012

A US advertising campaign showing stark images of overweight teenagers is facing criticism by a senior public health official, the BBC learns.