Medical groups urge flu shots for pregnant women
By 2010-09-15T04:01:42ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Flu season may not sound as scary for pregnant women this year as last - but they're still at high risk and need that shot, says a letter being mailed to thousands of health providers this week from some leading medical societies.... hosted.ap.org |
Why don't men say 'I'm sorry'?
Women apologize more often than men because men are less likely to be offended or think they've done something wrong, a study finds. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
New York Asks to Bar Use of Food Stamps to Buy Sodas
In an anti-obesity push, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is seeking federal permission to bar New York City’s food-stamp recipients from using them to buy sugared drinks. feeds.nytimes.com |
Nestle logo permitted 'in error'
The Department of Health has admitted that it made a mistake allowing Nestle to use an anti-obesity campaign logo on one of its promotional websites. bbc.co.uk |
Cases: Late in Life, an Agonizing Choice Over Surgery
At 94, weighing the risks of a medical procedure that comes with no guarantees. feeds.nytimes.com |