Single prostate cancer test could save tens of thousands of lives
Single blood test for every man aged 60 could save thousands of lives. telegraph.co.uk |
SAfrican AIDS orphans aging
By JENNY GROSS 2010-09-30T10:19:39ZPRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- When the Mohau children's home opened in 1997, orphans with AIDS died every other day. But these days, not one child has been lost in seven years - and as they age with the help of drugs they face the teen complexities of dating and sex.... hosted.ap.org |
Hands-only CPR saves more lives in cardiac arrests
By CARLA K. JOHNSON 2010-10-06T01:19:01ZCHICAGO (AP) -- Hands-only CPR doesn't just eliminate the "yuck factor." A new study shows it can save more lives.... hosted.ap.org |
Kava taking its toll in remote communities
Northern Territory police say more than three tonnes of kava has been seized in remote Arnhem Land communities in the past 18 months. abc.net.au |
New Rules Tell Insurers: Spend More on Care
The administration issued new federal rules that will require many health insurers to spend more on medical care and less on profits and other expenses. feeds.nytimes.com |