Health and Medicine
Study links environmental factors to autism
Growing evidence suggests environmental factors may play larger role than genetics as cause of autism.
Evaluating effectiveness of Medicaid
A new study shows people on Medicaid see doctors more regularly, are more financially stable and less depressed....
Elder care abuse case a sign of what's to come
Stephanie Hernandez spent a year in prison after her elderly aunt, who refused medical services, died under her care....
The Army's new approach to mental health
A new $125 million project called Comprehensive Soldier Fitness will instill psychological strength in soldiers in the same way it teaches physical fitness....
The best and the worst U.S. cities for pedestrians
Transportation experts say Cleveland and New York are the safest cities for pedestrians; Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville the most dangerous. ...
Citing failed studies, FDA rejects breast cancer drug
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to stop the use of cancer drug Avastin for the treatment of breast cancer....
Link found between common chemicals and breast cancer
Research indicates early exposure to chemicals found in plastic containers and some natural food products, like soy, can lead to breast cancer....
Genetically modified alfalfa and the future of organic foods
Organic farmers and food advocates think new rules around genetically modified, so called Roundup Ready alfalfa could kill the organic dairy industry. So they're suing....
E. coli outbreak: Don't panic, nature doesn't hate us
The E. coli outbreak in Germany has many people panicked, but in fact, it's the inevitable outcome of eating food on earth....
Limiting potatoes in school lunches
The federal government is singling out potatoes as culprits in the fight against childhood obesity. ...- South African gold miners launch largest lawsuit in Africa's history
- U.N. summit focuses on how to improve global happiness
- Doctors question effectiveness, morality of taking an obese 8-year-old out of his home
- Romania's healthcare system leaving poor without access to care, for years
- For Movember (moustache November), men are letting their whiskers grow
- American midwife discovers challenges of medicine in Haiti
- Larger social networks — especially earlier in life — leads to larger brain development
- CDC urges boys also now get HPV vaccine, starting at age 11 (with video)
- Obama administration considering whether to test anthrax vaccine on children
- VIDEO: Officials continue frantic rescue efforts after Turkish earthquake
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john2397 (23 May, 2012 04:50:31)Looks like the major powers are ready for the new and the most deadly WAR on false ground and unwise premises. If Iran is ready ... -
Brian Adams (23 May, 2012 03:27:25)I'm surprised tourism hasn't increased to see the wreck!
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Anthony Cloud (22 May, 2012 10:35:29)This is not a hate crime, it's an indifference crime. It is hard to say which is worse. There are no statutes covering "indifference crimes", ...
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Yaccob (22 May, 2012 01:14:39)I am from Eritrea as well. I had been through similar situations before i finally managed to arrive in Australia two years ago. so ...
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Vas (21 May, 2012 06:47:44)Weekend In Chicago https://vimeo.com/42522561