Swiss gov't rejects call to ban assisted suicide
By 2010-09-17T12:22:05ZGENEVA (AP) -- The Swiss government has rejected calls to ban assisted suicide groups such as Dignitas but will propose new rules to restrict their work.... hosted.ap.org |
DEA: Clean out your medicine cabinets Saturday
By PETE YOST 2010-09-23T22:53:37ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Tim Strain was a victim of prescription drugs, not an abuser. His girlfriend's mother gave the 18-year-old additional pain medication for a serious burn, producing a fatal drug interaction.... hosted.ap.org |
Virulent skin germ grates on Maine lobstering isle
By DAVID SHARP 2010-10-06T20:30:41ZPORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- A strain of a drug-resistant skin disease that has afflicted sports teams, prisons and military units is now proving a persistent pest among lobstermen and their families on a Maine island.... hosted.ap.org |
Bringing in Family to Combat Anorexia
Unlike traditional treatments, in which the patient sees the therapist one on one, a kind of family-based treatment encourages parents to play a pivotal role. feeds.nytimes.com |
Breakthrough in hospital dispute
Hospital support staff have called off their industrial campaign after striking a new pay deal with the Health Department. abc.net.au |