New Jersey launches free annual physicals through health plan mandate
A new New Jersey law requires HMOs and many insurers to offer free comprehensive annual physicals to adults 20 and older. The Healthful Life Program includes standard tests for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, anemia and glaucoma plus counseling on smoking cessation weight control and safety. The plan aims to prevent illnesses, with an advisory board reviewing updates. exemptions apply to Medicare Medicaid self insured and small group plans.
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Susan Pisaro
American Association of Health Plans
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US Preventive Services Task Force
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Nobel laureate Watson links sun and sex in Berkeley talk
Nobel winner James Watson sparked astonishment with a guest lecture claiming sunlight raises sex drive and linking skin color to sexual arousal. He showed bikini slides and argued bald men have better sex, drawing criticism from attendees for lacking scientific basis and offending remarks.
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University of California, Berkeley
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Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory
Picarello
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University of Arizona
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