Richmond, Va.: 24, and Back in the Fold
A young woman in Richmond, Va., has delayed seeking health treatment since aging out of her parents’ insurance. feeds.nytimes.com |
Dengue control trials begin
A pioneering international program to stop the spread of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever has been launched in far north Queensland. abc.net.au |
Rinderpest virus 'has been wiped out'
Scientists working for the United Nations are poised to announce that they have eradicated rinderpest. bbc.co.uk |
Well: Putting Barriers Between Doctor and Patient
Hand washing, physical isolation, gloves and masks are a routine part of clinical life in hospitals, but such precautions may themselves lead to problems. feeds.nytimes.com |
Weather check 'predicts injuries'
Taking the temperature outside A&E could give staff an accurate way to predict the number of injuries - and who will suffer them. bbc.co.uk |