Doctor charged with rape suspended by Qld Health
Queensland Health has suspended a Gold Coast doctor who has been charged with rape. abc.net.au |
New mammogram study stirs debate for women in 40s
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE 2010-09-29T22:29:19ZA new study from Sweden is stirring fresh debate over whether women in their 40s should get mammograms. It suggests that the breast cancer screening test can lower the risk of dying of the disease by 26 percent or more in this age group.... hosted.ap.org |
Hands-only CPR saves more lives in cardiac arrests
By CARLA K. JOHNSON 2010-10-06T01:19:01ZCHICAGO (AP) -- Hands-only CPR doesn't just eliminate the "yuck factor." A new study shows it can save more lives.... hosted.ap.org |
FDA admits mistake in approving knee device
By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-10-14T22:11:31ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Almost two years ago, the Food and Drug Administration ignored the advice of its scientists and approved a knee implant after being lobbied by members of Congress. On Thursday, the agency issued an unprecedented "mea culpa," saying the device should not have been approved.... hosted.ap.org |
WHO official welcomes pope's statement on condoms
The World Health Organization on Thursday welcomed a statement by Pope Benedict XVI that condoms can help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |