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 |
Q & A: The Water Cure
Why do they tell you to drink extra fluids when you are sick? Does it really do any good? feeds.nytimes.com |
Pa. firm to pay $23M for illegal bone cement tests
By MARYCLAIRE DALE 2010-10-04T22:22:27ZPHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A medical devices company will admit criminality and pay the maximum $23 million fine for illegally testing bone cement on about 200 spinal patients, three of whom died in surgery, U.S. prosecutors said Monday.... hosted.ap.org |
The New Old Age: Plotting the Course of Alzheimer's
How far has a family member with Alzheimer's declined? A new online tool tries to help users figure it out. feeds.nytimes.com |
Gay teens told 'It Gets Better'
Suicides by bullied gay youth have hit nationwide this fall, prompting celebs and ordinary folks alike to post messages: It Gets Better. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |