Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

1 In 4 Fear Losing Health Care In 2010 – 1403th Edition

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

A new survey shows that a quarter of the American public is worried about losing health care, whether a new health overhaul passes or not.
By fox5vegas.com

Ga. Centenarian Voter Lauded By Obama Dies At 107 – 1404th Edition

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Ann Nixon Cooper, the Atlanta centenarian lauded by President Barack Obama in his election night speech last year, has died. She was 107.
By fox5vegas.com

Group: Organ Donor Chris Henry Saving Lives – 1405th Edition

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Chris Henry is saving the lives of others through organ donation.
By fox5vegas.com

FDA: Review Finds No Proof Vytorin Causes Cancer – 1406th Edition

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

There’s no evidence Merck & Co.’s blockbuster cholesterol drug Vytorin causes cancer, federal regulators said Tuesday. They reviewed reams of data after a patient study last year raised suspicions of a link, weakening sales already hurt by questions about the drug’s efficacy.
By fox5vegas.com

Poll Finds Drop In Concern About Swine Flu – 1407th Edition

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

A new Harvard poll finds that concern about swine flu has waned along with the number of new cases being reported.
By fox5vegas.com

NFL To Ask Its Players To Donate Brains For Study – 1401th Edition

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

The NFL is partnering with Boston University brain researchers who have been critical of the league’s stance on concussions, The Associated Press learned Sunday.
By fox5vegas.com

Woman Becomes World’s Smallest Mom – 1402th Edition

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

A woman gets worldwide recognition for having a baby only 10 inches shorter than she is.
By fox5vegas.com

Lead Testing Enforcement For Toys Delayed – 1394th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Makers of toys and other children’s products win a reprieve from legislation passed more than a year ago after a holiday season marred by scores of lead-tainted toy recalls.
By fox5vegas.com

CDC Says 1 In 110 Kids Is Autistic – 1395th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 110 children is autistic.
By fox5vegas.com

NFL To Ask Its Players To Donate Brains For Study – 1396th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The NFL is partnering with Boston University brain researchers who have been critical of the league’s stance on concussions, The Associated Press learned Sunday.
By fox5vegas.com