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 |
Doctor 'report cards' not last word on performance
Public information about U.S. doctors' education, certification and malpractice claims may not be enough to help patients determine whether a ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Checks 'predict embryo success'
US scientists say they have developed a technique to accurately predict which IVF embryos have the best chance of success. bbc.co.uk |
NY seeks to ban sugary drinks from food stamp buys
By SARA KUGLER FRAZIER 2010-10-08T05:37:44ZNEW YORK (AP) -- Using food stamps to buy sodas, teas, sports drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages would not be allowed in New York City under a new government effort to battle obesity.... hosted.ap.org |
Folic acid no benefit to heart, analysis finds
Despite reducing levels of a protein associated with heart disease, supplements containing the B vitamin folic acid don't reduce the risk for ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |