| Gene therapy 'success' revealed Gene therapy has been used to correct an inherited blood disorder in what doctors say is a major step forward in treatment. bbc.co.uk |
Police targeting juvenile binge drinking Police say Rockhampton in central Queensland was chosen as one of two locations for a binge drinking pilot program because of its high rate of juvenile crime. abc.net.au |
UN report: 22 nations face protracted food crises By ALESSANDRA RIZZO 2010-10-06T13:24:58ZROME (AP) -- U.N. food agencies said Wednesday that 166 million people in 22 countries suffer chronic hunger or difficulty finding enough to eat as a result of what they called protracted food crises.... hosted.ap.org |
Doctor and Patient: The Doctor Is In (but Shouldn’t Be) A doctor’s decision to keep working while sick may violate the core medical principle of “First, do no harm.” feeds.nytimes.com |
Global Update: Sierra Leone: Outbreak of Mysterious Blisters Is Case Study in Spread of Panic An outbreak of mysterious blisters illustrates how panic can be stirred by a combination of overwrought journalism, listless government and traditional witchcraft. feeds.nytimes.com |