Lawmakers: protect embryonic stem cell research
By JIM ABRAMS 2010-09-16T16:27:44ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Arlen Specter said Thursday that Congress should "get busy" on giving legal stature to the federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research to avoid giving a final say on the issue to a conservative Supreme Court.... hosted.ap.org |
Breast cancer mastectomies averted with hormonal therapy
Treating certain breast cancer patients with hormonal therapies before surgery can shrink tumors and allow some to avoid having breasts removed. ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Miley Cyrus and mom Tish boost cancer awareness
Q&A with Tish Cyrus, mother of 'Hannah Montana' superstar, about how she talks to her kids about women's cancers. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
F.D.A. Vows to Revoke Approval of Device
Approval of the Menaflex knee patch was granted in 2008 despite its reviewers’ misgivings after inquiries by four New Jersey congressmen and its own commissioner. feeds.nytimes.com |
Concern over 'lack of workout in PE'
Children are not getting a proper workout in PE lessons according to the British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine. bbc.co.uk |