| Cholera stalks West Africa as rains spread disease By JON GAMBRELL 2010-09-11T09:48:28ZGANJUWA, Nigeria (AP) -- Patients jammed rudimentary clinics and health workers in surgical masks sprayed anti-bacterial solution on muddy paths as the government struggled to contain a cholera epidemic that has killed nearly 800 Nigerians in two months.... hosted.ap.org |
Breast cancer partners' mood risk Men whose partners have breast cancer should be checked for signs that their mental health has been affected, say researchers. bbc.co.uk |
Checks 'predict embryo success' US scientists say they have developed a technique to accurately predict which IVF embryos have the best chance of success. bbc.co.uk |
NY seeks to ban sugary drinks from food stamp buys By SARA KUGLER FRAZIER 2010-10-08T05:37:44ZNEW YORK (AP) -- Using food stamps to buy sodas, teas, sports drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages would not be allowed in New York City under a new government effort to battle obesity.... hosted.ap.org |
Bitter tastes 'could ease asthma' Scientists have discovered 'taste receptors' in the lungs - not on the tongue - which could pave the way for new asthma treatments. bbc.co.uk |