1) Swine Flu Global Pandemic declared (source: Bliss Tree )

"As of June11, there are 28,774 people infected by the A(H1N1), and 144 have died. Most of those infected rapidly recovered, and did not need medical treatment . WHO Director Margaret Chan emphasized that modern technology is helping track the virus at every level. “We’re at an advantage,” she adds because we can closely monitor and thoroughly investigate the spread of the virus and its consequences. “No previous pandemic has been detected so early or watched so closely, in real-time, right at the very beginning.”

2) Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease Risk (source: Nutrition Data )

"You may be hearing more about "metabolic syndrome" from your physician soon because 35% of U.S. adults have this syndrome which increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by 50 to 100%.  Furthermore, it increases the odds of developing type 2 diabetes by three to five times."

3) Percent of Non-elderly Women  Reporting No Doctor Visit in Past Year Due to Cost (source: Kaiser Family Foundation )

I was surprised to see such high percentages of women having to forfit a visit to their physician because of financial limitations. Just one more indication that changes needs to be realised and focused on preventative care.