| Global cost of dementia to top $600b Alzheimer's campaigners are calling for a four-fold increase in spending on medical research into dementia as a global report predicts the cost of treating the disease will soar in coming years. abc.net.au |
Eating disorders in the young Eating disorders are the most lethal mental illness to strike young people, says Cassandra Jardine. telegraph.co.uk |
Pregnant women told to ignore drinking advice Australian researchers are urging pregnant women to ignore a UK study that suggests drinking two units of alcohol a week will not affect child development. abc.net.au |
Longer-lasting options to treat drug addiction By LAURAN NEERGAARD 2010-10-19T07:03:15ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- New treatments for addiction to heroin or narcotic painkillers promise longer-lasting relief that may remove some day-to-day uncertainty of care: A once-a-month shot is now approved and a six-month implant is in the final testing phase.... hosted.ap.org |
Health Law Faces Threat of Undercut From Courts If state challenges to the constitutionality of the insurance mandate are successful, it may stall the health care overhaul, officials say. feeds.nytimes.com |