UK develops 'one hour TB test'
Scientists in the UK say they have developed an ultra-sensitive test which can detect the presence of the TB bacterium in one hour. bbc.co.uk |
Egg Producer to Apologize for Salmonella Outbreak
Austin J. DeCoster is scheduled to testify before a Congressional panel investigating an outbreak that sickened more than 1,500 people. feeds.nytimes.com |
Hands-only CPR saves more lives in cardiac arrests
Hands-only CPR doesn't just eliminate the "yuck factor." A new study shows it can save more lives. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
National Briefing | Health: Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Fractures
Certain drugs used to treat the bone-thinning disorder osteoporosis may increase the risk of a rare type of break in the hip or thighbone, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Autumn babies 'more likely to have food allergies'
Babies who are born in the autumn are at a greater risk of developing food allergies, experts said today. telegraph.co.uk |