Vaccinations are high, but measles shots decline
By 2010-09-16T16:10:47ZATLANTA (AP) -- Health officials say vaccination rates for toddlers remain high, but they are concerned about an overall drop in measles vaccinations.... hosted.ap.org |
North Qld dealing with more dengue cases
Queensland Health (QH) is on alert for another outbreak of dengue fever, with another case confirmed in Cairns. abc.net.au |
Really?: The Claim: ‘Brain Freeze’ Occurs Only on Warm Days
The phenomenon, also known as ice cream headache, affects only about a third of people, but it is both puzzling and common enough to have warranted several studies over the years. feeds.nytimes.com |
UK 'sunflower seed' exhibit closed as health risk
By JILL LAWLESS 2010-10-15T13:58:35ZLONDON (AP) -- An art exhibition involving 100 million porcelain sunflower seeds has been closed to visitors because it is generating dust that is a potential health hazard, the Tate Modern gallery said Friday.... hosted.ap.org |
Haiti Fears Cholera Will Spread in Capital
A cholera outbreak has killed more than 200 people, and five new cases were reported in Port-au-Prince. feeds.nytimes.com |