| Despite Law, Town Finds Concussion Dangers Lurk The Lystedt Law in Washington State has served as a template for states that have enacted or are considering similar bills, but it can still leave young athletes in danger. feeds.nytimes.com |
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 |
Loud workplaces may increase heart problems By 2010-10-06T00:29:11ZLONDON (AP) -- What's bad for your ears may also be bad for your heart. According to a new study, people who work in noisy places for at least a year and a half could have triple the risk of a serious heart problem compared to those who work in quiet environments, a new study says.... hosted.ap.org |
Vital Signs: Patterns: Report Paints Portrait of Costliest Patients Some of the sickest patients can run up hospital charges as high as $18,000 a day, with average stays of almost three weeks, according to a new government report. feeds.nytimes.com |
2 Treatments for Retinas Make Gains In trials, an experimental drug for macular degeneration succeeded in requiring fewer injections. And a therapy from embryonic stem cells won approval for testing to treat retina disease. feeds.nytimes.com |