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Click to View in Browser 01/7/2014 Americans unlikely to move to get better Medicaid benefits: study BOSTON (Reuters) - Americans are unlikely to move to another state to obtain better medical coverage, according to a Harvard study released on Monday that debunks fears expanded Medicaid in some states under the U.S. Affordable Care Act will trigger big and costly migrations. Meditation may help with anxiety, depression and pain NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mindfulness meditation may be useful in battles against anxiety, depression and pain, according to a fresh look at past research. Community Health sees slight boost from U.S. health law in 2014 (Reuters) - Community Health Systems Inc, which awaits a shareholder vote this week on its proposed takeover of smaller hospital operator Health Management Associates Inc, said it expects the new U.S. healthcare law to provide a slight boost to 2014 earnings. PepsiCo's workplace wellness program fails the bottom line: study NEW YORK (Reuters) - A long-running and well-respected workplace wellness program at PepsiCo that encourages employees to adopt healthier habits has not reduced healthcare costs, according to the most comprehensive evaluation of a such a program ever published. Mediterranean diet may protect against diabetes NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Without cutting back on calories, adopting a Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil may protect people at high risk for heart disease against diabetes, a new study found. Gilead says head of commercial operations to retire (Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc said on Monday that its head of commercial operations for the past decade, Kevin Young, who oversaw tremendous sales growth at the U.S. biotechnology company, will retire next month. Brain-dead California girl arrives at extended care facility SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California girl declared brain dead following complications from a tonsillectomy, whose case has prompted debate over when to withdraw life support, has arrived at an undisclosed care facility with her mother, a family spokesman said on Monday. U.S. senator sues over healthcare subsidy for Congress WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Ron Johnson filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the way President Barack Obama's healthcare law is being applied to Congress, part of a larger Republican strategy to draw attention to what they see as critical flaws in Obama's signature domestic policy. Neurocrine's movement disorder drug meets main goal in mid-stage study (Reuters) - Neurocrine Biosciences Inc said its movement disorder drug showed a reduction in symptoms compared to a placebo in a mid-stage study, sending its shares up 56 percent after the bell. U.S. health spending rose 3.7 percent in 2012 as economy dragged (Reuters) - U.S. healthcare spending rose 3.7 percent in 2012 to $2.8 trillion, the fourth year in a row in this range as the slow economic recovery tempered private insurance use, drug prices fell and the government held back payment increases for doctors, the Obama administration said on Monday. Related Video Chimps choose friends like themselves, says study Arctic weather pattern keeps cities below zero The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS

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