Posts Tagged ‘education’
U.S. Court Rules Again Against Vaccine-Autism Claims
Vaccines that contain a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal cannot cause autism on their own, a special U.S. court ruled on Friday, dealing one more blow to parents seeking to blame vaccines for their children's illness.Read more here: U.S. Court Rules Again Against Vaccine-Autism Claims
Plavix Receives FDA’s Most Severe Warning
The Food and Drug Administration is adding its strongest warning to the label for Plavix after reports that some patients cannot process the blood thinning drug.See more here: Plavix Receives FDA's Most Severe Warning
Meningitis Outbreak Closes School After 2 Die in Oklahoma
two Oologah-Talala elementary school students have died of a disease related to meningitis. The disease has sickened four others.Read more: Meningitis Outbreak Closes School After 2 Die in Oklahoma
Actress Glenn Close Has Genes Mapped
Glenn Close has joined a handful of celebrities to have their genome sequenced in the name of science.See the original post: Actress Glenn Close Has Genes Mapped
Nurses’ Union: Care Does Not Include Sex
A union representing Dutch nurses will launch a national campaign Friday against demands for sexual services by patients who claim it should be part of their standard care.Originally posted here: Nurses' Union: Care Does Not Include Sex
Women Taking Birth Control Pill Live Longer
One of the world's largest studies of the contraceptive pill has found that women who have taken it can expect longer lives and are less likely to die from any cause, including cancer and heart disease.Read more: Women Taking Birth Control Pill Live Longer
New York Woman Expecting Third Set of Twins
A Brooklyn, N.Y., is expecting her third set of twins and she has had no outside fertility help, New York's Daily News reported.The rest is here: New York Woman Expecting Third Set of Twins
Doctors to Unveil Sticking Plaster as Skin Cancer Cure
The Ambulight high-tech device contains a small light that combines with a chemical cream to kill skin cancer cells.Doctors to Unveil Sticking Plaster as Skin Cancer Cure
Fox on Sex: ‘Big Love:’ The Different Kinds of Polyamory
Is swinging considered cheating? What is BDSM? Our sex expert answers your questionsThe rest is here: Fox on Sex: 'Big Love:' The Different Kinds of Polyamory
Cadmium Probe Causes Jewelry Recall
Federal regulators are recalling more children's jewelry due to high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.Excerpted from:Cadmium Probe Causes Jewelry Recall
What Women Want From Men
Women appreciate a little chivalry now and then - so here's how to score points with your ladyView post:What Women Want From Men
‘Huffing’ More Popular Among 12 Year Olds Than Street Drugs
It's important to warn children about the dangers of drugs like marijuana and cocaine, but what parents really need to worry about, researchers say, is their kids huffing common household products such as shoe polish, glue and air fresheners.View original post here: 'Huffing' More Popular Among 12 Year Olds Than Street Drugs
Fla. Man’s Devotees Get Sick After Drinking Snail Mucus
Devotees of a Miami man claiming to practice a traditional African religion say they had to ingest the mucus of a Giant African Snail that sickened them.Go here to read the rest: Fla. Man's Devotees Get Sick After Drinking Snail Mucus
Vatican Criticizes Condom Machines in Rome School
A Rome high school has incurred the ire of the Catholic Church after its decision to install condom-vending machines for students.Go here to read the rest: Vatican Criticizes Condom Machines in Rome School
Woman Awarded $3.5M After Doc Gives Her ‘4 Breasts’
A New York mom who said her botched boob job left her looking like she had four breasts was awarded $3.5 million for pain and suffering, the New York Post reported Thursday.More: Woman Awarded $3.5M After Doc Gives Her '4 Breasts'
Panel: Women Need Chance to Avoid Repeat C-Section
Too many pregnant women who want to avoid a repeat Caesarean delivery are being denied the chance, concludes a government panelContinued here: Panel: Women Need Chance to Avoid Repeat C-Section
Study Suggests Too Many Invasive Heart Tests Given
A troublingly high number of U.S. patients who are given angiograms to check for heart disease turn out not to have a significant problem, according to the latest studyHere is the original post: Study Suggests Too Many Invasive Heart Tests Given
N.Y. Woman Awarded $3.5M Over Botched Breast Op
A New York mom who said her botched boob job left her looking like she had four breasts was awarded $3.5 million for pain and suffering, the New York Post reported Thursday.Read the rest here: N.Y. Woman Awarded $3.5M Over Botched Breast Op
Ohio Student Dies of Meningitis
The superintendent of the Oologah-Talala School District says an elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis.Read more from the original source: Ohio Student Dies of Meningitis
Group Pays Addicts $300 to Avoid Getting Pregnant
A controversial group is hitting the streets of Honolulu, Hawaii with cash in their pockets in hopes of persuading drug addicts and alcoholics to get sterilized or go on long-term birth control.View original here: Group Pays Addicts $300 to Avoid Getting Pregnant
Panera to Post Calories at Corporate-Owned Stores
Panera Bread customers around the country soon will be able to tally calories for their smokehouse turkey panini and broccoli cheddar soup with just a glance at the menu boardGo here to see the original: Panera to Post Calories at Corporate-Owned Stores
Assisted Suicide Group Preparing for Trial
The leader of an assisted suicide group charged with helping a 58-year-old Georgia man with cancer kill himself says he's looking forward to a trial that he hopes will validate the group's work.See the original post here: Assisted Suicide Group Preparing for Trial
Kansas City School Board to Vote on Closures
The Kansas City, Mo., school board is set to vote Wednesday night on a proposal to close half the schools in the district.Continued here: Kansas City School Board to Vote on Closures
New National Math, English Standards Drafted
Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform -- and more rigorous -- standards Wednesday as draft new national guidelines were released.Read the original post: New National Math, English Standards Drafted
Salty, Sweet: Study Says Fat is the Sixth ‘Taste’
People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research that found human tongues can detect fatty tastes.The rest is here: Salty, Sweet: Study Says Fat is the Sixth 'Taste'
