| Some families win under new health care provisions By CARLA K. JOHNSON 2010-09-23T14:37:45ZCHICAGO (AP) -- The nation's new health care law adds consumer protections that kick in Thursday, forcing insurers to meet new requirements. Coverage for children with pre-existing conditions is guaranteed. Lifetime dollar caps are eliminated. And insurers can no longer cancel policies retroactively for frivolous reasons when people get very sick.... hosted.ap.org |
Fisher-Price recalls tricycles, toys, high chairs for safety Fisher-Price is recalling more than 10 million tricycles, toys and high chairs over safety concerns. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Patel appeal could be heard next year The appeal by the former surgeon at Bundaberg Hospital in south-east Queensland, Jayant Patel, 60, against his convictions for manslaughter and grievous bodily harm may be heard early in 2011. abc.net.au |
Number of diabetic Americans could triple by 2050 By MIKE STOBBE 2010-10-22T16:48:42ZATLANTA (AP) -- As many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by the year 2050, federal officials announced Friday, in a dramatic revision of earlier projections.... hosted.ap.org |
Anti-ageing method 'within sight' Scientists in the US say they are a step closer to developing a method of turning back the clock by rejuvenating organs in the body. bbc.co.uk |