A Day of Reckoning for Insurers
Health insurers in the United States are beginning to feel the impact of the new federal health care law. feeds.nytimes.com |
Study finds genetic link to ADHD
British scientists have found the first direct evidence that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a genetic disorder and say their research could eventually lead to better treatments for the condition. abc.net.au |
Deadly disease outbreaks double
The number of cases of dengue, a deadly parasitic disease, has more than doubled in the last decade according to the World Health Organization. bbc.co.uk |
N.F.L.’s Policy on Helmet-to-Helmet Hits Makes Highlights Distasteful
The N.F.L. fined three players this week for the same kind of hits that the league has glorified in the past. feeds.nytimes.com |
Vital Signs: Hazards: Work Stress Raises Women’s Heart Risk, Study Says
In a large study, women who reported high job strain faced a 40 percent increase in cardiovascular disease and an 88 percent increase in risk for heart attacks. feeds.nytimes.com |