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 |
Breast cancer mastectomies averted with hormonal therapy
Treating certain breast cancer patients with hormonal therapies before surgery can shrink tumors and allow some to avoid having breasts removed. ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
FDA to spend $25M to improve its science
The Food and Drug Administration must update its scientific tools for reviewing prescription drugs, medical devices and tracking food safety, ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Challenging Health Care Law, Suit Advances
A Florida case is one of more than 15 challenges that are aiming for an ultimate hearing before the Supreme Court. feeds.nytimes.com |
Health Explained: What is fat?
Dr Tony Goldstone, an obesity expert from the MRC Clinical Sciences Centre at London's Hammersmith Hospital, explains what fat is, why we need it and why too much fat in the wrong place can be bad for us. bbc.co.uk |