Restroom spies say we're washing hands more often
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE 2010-09-13T15:52:39ZBOSTON (AP) -- Swine flu may have scared us straight, or maybe we're finally listening to our mothers. Whatever the reason, Americans are washing their hands more often, suggests the latest check by researchers who spy on people using public restrooms.... hosted.ap.org |
Vital Signs: Screening: Many Skip Follow-Up Tests for Colon Cancer
Many patients who undergo fecal blood tests for colon and rectal cancer fail to take another test within two years as recommended, a study reports. feeds.nytimes.com |
Nobel Prize given for test tube baby research
By MALCOLM RITTER and KARL RITTER 2010-10-05T16:44:40ZNEW YORK (AP) -- The Nobel Prize in medicine went to a man whose work led to the first test tube baby, an achievement that helped bring 4 million infants into the world and raised challenging new questions about human reproduction.... hosted.ap.org |
Recipes for Health: Spaghetti Squash Gratin With Basil
Wondering what to do with the season’s squash? Try this comforting gratin. feeds.nytimes.com |
Genetic test could pinpoint when women will go through the menopause
Women could soon be able to take a genetic test in their twenties which will predict how long they can delay having children, a new study suggests. telegraph.co.uk |