Tag: health & medicine
For Movember (moustache November), men are letting their whiskers grow
An international effort to raise money for and awareness of men's health has taken root on men's faces around the world....
Supreme Court ready to hear arguments over Obamacare
The U.S. Supreme Court today announced it would consider whether President Barack Obama's healthcare legislation is constitutional — and they've booked 5.5 hours for the discussion in the spring....
American midwife discovers challenges of medicine in Haiti
Erin Curtiss, a midwife in Seattle, went to Haiti to help train more midwives. What she found, though, shocked her and disappointed her, but left her wanting to help more....
VIDEO: Joe Frazier dies after battle with liver cancer
Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight boxing champ who lost his title to Muhammad Ali in two battles, including the Thrilla in Manilla, died Monday at 67 of liver cancer....
Larger social networks — especially earlier in life — leads to larger brain development
New research out of the United Kingdom indicates that people with larger social networks, especially early in life, will develop larger brain areas....
Some Chinese buying organic to avoid food contamination -- but is it enough?
The Chinese are becoming more and more fond of purchasing organic produce--but not so much for the health benefits but because it can help them hopefully avoid tainted foods....
After teen dies of mysterious head injuries, doctors asking questions about football
Ridge Barden, a 16-year-old, died during a football game recently from what looks like routine play. Doctors think he may have suffered from something called second impact syndrome....
Syrian activists operate secret hospitals to treat wounded dissidents
After a violent crackdown against Arab Spring protesters in Syria, the government is using its hospitals to find and isolate dissidents. To get the treatment they need, they're having to go to independent, underground, make-shift hospitals....
CDC urges boys also now get HPV vaccine, starting at age 11 (with video)
The HPV vaccine that has been given to girls for years is now recommended for boys and young men, starting at age 11. Doctors are hoping this will boost effectiveness and cut down on controversy....
Obama administration considering whether to test anthrax vaccine on children
A group of scientists have recommended testing out the safety of the current anthrax vaccine, which is deemed safe for adults, when its administered to children....
