Breast cancer patients may still live long with less invasive surgery
Some breast cancer patients may do just as well with a less invasive surgery to remove selected lymph nodes rather than the aggressive operation ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Pregnant women to get flu vaccine
All pregnant women will be offered the seasonal flu jab for the first time, under plans unveiled by the government. bbc.co.uk |
Vital Signs: Aging: Longer Life Expectancy Seen for Hispanics
Despite high rates of poverty, obesity and diabetes and relatively low rates of health insurance, Hispanics in the United States tend to outlive African-Americans and non-Hispanic whites. feeds.nytimes.com |
As Injuries Rise, Scant Oversight of Helmet Safety
The football helmet industry receives no independent oversight and requires that helmets withstand only a high-level force that would otherwise fracture skulls. feeds.nytimes.com |
Prescriptions: Tackling Mini-Med Policies
A Senate committee will take up the issue of limited health plans next week. feeds.nytimes.com |