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| Lorillard shares rise as menthol ban seen unlikely Reuters By Lisa Richwine and Phil Wahba SILVER SPRING, Md./NEW YORK (Reuters) - The worst fears were lifted for Newport maker Lorillard Inc on Friday as a report said more research was needed as the US government considers whether to ban menthol cigarettes. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Health-care overhaul waivers draw kudos, criticism Seattle Times Obama administration officials say they were expecting praise from critics of the new health-care law when they offered to exempt selected employers and labor unions from a requirement to provide at least $750000 in coverage to each person in their ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| BMJ: More bad news for Avandia & its link with cardiac events Cardiovascular Business The diabetes drug rosiglitazone (Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline) has already been suspended in Europe and is available in the US and Canada on a restricted basis. A new study supports such actions as it has found the drug to be associated with significantly ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Radiation Reaction: Should You Evacuate or Take Shelter? ABC News By LARA SALAHI The United States expanded its evacuation warnings for the area surrounding the nuclear reactors in Japan, now recommending that Americans in Japan stay at least 50 miles away. The recommendation, made Wednesday, differs from that of the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Tuberculosis vaccine target found BBC News A protein which could be targeted for a tuberculosis vaccine has been discovered by scientists at Imperial College London. TB is caused by bacteria and the only vaccine against it, the BCG jab, is not very effective. The disease of the lungs kills ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Reduce your risk of colorectal cancer Suffolk News-Herald It is important to consider your colon and rectal health during March, which is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and every day. Many of the measures that are recommended to prevent heart disease and diabetes will also serve to decrease your chances ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Japan nuclear crisis: California radiation risk still low, authorities say Los Angeles Times Radiation in Southern California's air remains low, officials say. Also, the Los Angeles County Fire Department says an e-mail predicting acid rain is a hoax. By Ann Simmons and Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times Environmental officials reassured residents ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Students Shave Heads to Fight Cancer Patch.com Students at Medford Elementary School shaved their heads to show support and solidarity with children who have cancer. Over 50 participants raise close to $4200 for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. By Krystle L. DiNicola | Email the author | 7:00pm Over ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Obama's health care reform is unhealthy for hospitals Baltimore Sun By John D. Hartigan Over the last few months, the US Department of Health and Human Services has exempted a long list of unions and employers from an Affordable Care Act provision that would have made it too costly for them to continue some of their ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gene therapy 'treats' Parkinson's BBC News By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News Treating Parkinson's disease with gene therapy has been shown to be successful in clinical trials for the first time, say US researchers. The illness causes uncontrolled shaking, stiffness and slow movement ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| MEDICARE Q & A: Tips to help make Medicare enrollment easy Green Valley News So you're turning 65. Congratulations! It's time to start taking advantage of your Medicare benefits. And just how do you do that? First, a quick overview of the benefits. Medicare Part A pays for hospitalization, and many eligible people don't have to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Costlier prostate cancer treatments gain popularity Reuters By Kerry Grens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Newer technologies for treating prostate cancer have surged in popularity in the last decade -- and they have come with a hefty price tag, according to a report published this week. ... See all stories on this topic » |
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