Thursday, November 26, 2009

Malawi strives to reverse nursing brain drainLike most African countries, Malawi has suffered from a severe shortage of nurses and key health workers.


Commentary: Reform bill may hurt small businessesBefore I was elected to Congress, I ran a small plastics packaging business in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing products and services, creating jobs and meeting payroll.


Friday, November 20, 2009

Commentary: Health reform too good to pass upHistory shows that the chance to reform the American health care system is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. So reform is absolutely worth the time it takes to get it right.


Dodd diagnosed with prostate cancer, sources sayU.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd of Connecticut has been diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer, two sources close to the senator told CNN.


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Doctors warn against 'swine flu parties'Health experts are warning parents against holding "swine flu parties" in the hope of infecting their children with the H1N1 virus.


FDA advisers: Take Vicodin, Percocet off marketA government advisory panel is expected to vote Tuesday on ways to reduce the risk of serious liver injury associated with acetaminophen, found in over-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol and NyQuil.


Sunday, November 8, 2009

Cookie dough E. coli outbreak grows, CDC saysThe toll of the nationwide E. coli outbreak linked to tainted cookie dough has continued to mount, federal health authorities said Tuesday.


Poll: Obama health plan has supportA new national poll suggests that a bare majority of Americans support President Obama's health care plan.


Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Swine flu fears hit Wimbledon tournamentA total of 28 staff at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships have been asked to stay at home with suspected swine flu.