A Happy Future for Gay Teenagers
A new online video channel is reaching out to teenagers who are bullied at school for being gay. The message: life really does get better after high school. feeds.nytimes.com |
MP wants Parliament to ban gene patents
Federal Parliament is being asked to clarify who, if anyone, owns the rights to human genes. abc.net.au |
Global disease funding 'facing $8b shortfall'
Poverty and advocacy groups are warning that millions of lives are at risk because of a shortfall in funding to fight malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS. abc.net.au |
Consults: Toxins, Genes and Thyroid Cancer
Dr. R. Michael Tuttle responds to reader questions about genetic and environmental risk factors for thryoid cancer. feeds.nytimes.com |
Vital Signs: Hazards: Work Stress Raises Women’s Heart Risk, Study Says
In a large study, women who reported high job strain faced a 40 percent increase in cardiovascular disease and an 88 percent increase in risk for heart attacks. feeds.nytimes.com |