Lewis Pugh was the first person to complete a long distance swim at the North Pole. CNN's Vital Signs catches up with the swimming daredevil.
Almost a third of companies offering health insurance benefits to their employees also provide a wellness program of some sort, however opponents bristle at lifestyle choices dictated by an employer. The rising cost of health care and a genuine concern for employees well-being are motivating forces for companies to offer a wellness program above and beyond health insurance. Visit CNN.com for the full story.
Tuberculosis (TB) is preventable and treatable. And yet every
year the respiratory disease kills 1.7 million people. The death toll is especially high in developing countries with booming urban populations. In 2006, 1.9 million new cases were recorded in India, 1.3 million in China and 534 million in Indonesia.
Recent research indicates that there may be a genetic component to this condition. Frequently medication and psychotherapy are used as a cure, but new broad spectrum lights can help to simulate sunshine and enliven moods.