Contributing Columnist: A Health Care Plan for Colleges
More federal support for Medicaid would keep states from putting the squeeze on higher education. feeds.nytimes.com |
Can cash incentives improve our health?
People could be given cash incentives to encourage them to give up smoking or to lose weight under proposals being considered by the health watchdog for England and Wales. bbc.co.uk |
New mothers 'failed' by NHS care
First-time mothers say their needs are not being met after giving birth and they feel let down, according to a survey from the NCT. bbc.co.uk |
Early menopause genes unravelled
Scientists say that genetic research could lead to a test which predicts women at risk of early menopause. bbc.co.uk |
Nigeria: Cholera deaths rise to more than 1,500
By JON GAMBRELL 2010-10-25T17:43:51ZLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- More than 1,500 people have died in Nigeria from a cholera outbreak this year, international health officials said Monday, more than double the last estimates provided by federal officials.... hosted.ap.org |