Wheelchair rugby puts athletes back on the teamTalbot Kennedy became a quadriplegic on the last day of high school, but he's still an athlete. He plays on a team that's part of United States Quad Rugby Association. And what he and others gain by playing goes beyond the gym.
Task force changes mammography guidelinesWomen in their 40s should not get routine mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, according to updated guidelines set forth by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
'Awareness' trumps breast self-exams, docs sayAside from pushing back the age for routine mammograms, new guidelines recommend against breast self-exams. For some, the advice is sacrilege. For others, it's just fine.
Report: H1N1 flu could cause 90,000 U.S. deathsThe H1N1 flu virus could cause up to 90,000 U.S. deaths, mainly among children and young adults, if it resurges this fall as expected, according to a presidential advisory panel.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Federal report details abuse at N.Y. juvenile centersA new federal report says employees at four New York state juvenile residential centers have been responsible for abuse resulting in concussions, broken bones and even one death.
Teens' stories echo findings of survey into drug useDaniel Buruca had a bad experience the first time he took drugs.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Brazil faces fresh HIV/AIDS challengesSonia, a single mother with HIV in Brazil, travels four hours to reach a government-run health facility that provides her with free drug treatment.
Post-Kennedy health bill may be more sweepingFor almost 50 years, Sen. Ted Kennedy pushed unsuccessfully for legislation that would reform the health care system and ensure coverage for every American.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Doctor who performs abortions is target of protestsIf LeRoy Carhart's abortion clinic had a terror alert scale, it would be at Code Red this weekend.