| Donor organ 'paint' could slash waiting lists Scientists in the UK have developed a new treatment, similar to a paint, that could almost double the life of a transplanted organ. abc.net.au |
How robotic seals may help elderly Researchers in Japan have developed a robot in the shape of a seal that they say can provide physical and emotional support to the sick and elderly. bbc.co.uk |
Abbott withdraws diet pill in US, Canada By 2010-10-08T16:28:58ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Abbott Laboratories says it is withdrawing its diet pill Meridia in the U.S. and Canada, almost a year after studies showed the drug increases the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with a history of heart disease.... hosted.ap.org |
Diagnosis: Rough Patches A painful rash (that appears and disappears) strikes a 4-year-old boy. feeds.nytimes.com |
The secret to longer life could be selflessness, scientists say Researchers at the University of California-Berkeley are challenging our long-held belief that humans are hard-wired to be selfish. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |