Health News
Articles 81 - 90 of most recent articles
Figuring Out What's In Your Food
According to a recent CBS News/New York Times poll, 53 percent of Americans say they won't buy food that has been genetically modified. But CBS News investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports that it's not that easy to avoid.
CBS News – May 12, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
According to a recent CBS News/New York Times poll, 53 percent of Americans say they won't buy food that has been genetically modified. But CBS News investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports that it's not that easy to avoid.
CBS News – May 12, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Diabetes 'is no extra road risk'
People with diabetes who use insulin have no more car accidents than those without the condition, research shows.
BBC News – May 11, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
People with diabetes who use insulin have no more car accidents than those without the condition, research shows.
BBC News – May 11, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Warming Waters Threaten 'Unicorns of the Sea'
Researchers studying the impact of climate change on arctic creatures say that the Narwhal — the long-tusked whale that gave rise to the myth of the unicorn — could be in danger. Narwhals hunt in ice-covered areas and may be among the first animals to feel the heat of warming arctic waters.
NPR.org – May 11, 2008 9:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Researchers studying the impact of climate change on arctic creatures say that the Narwhal — the long-tusked whale that gave rise to the myth of the unicorn — could be in danger. Narwhals hunt in ice-covered areas and may be among the first animals to feel the heat of warming arctic waters.
NPR.org – May 11, 2008 9:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Chilean Volcano Erupts, Forces Evacuations
The Chaiten volcano in the remote Patagonia region of southern Chile has been dormant for 2,000 years. But for more than a week, lava, ash and huge plumes of smoke have spewed from the volcano. Thousands of people in surrounding towns are being forced to leave their homes and livestock behind.
NPR.org – May 11, 2008 9:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Chaiten volcano in the remote Patagonia region of southern Chile has been dormant for 2,000 years. But for more than a week, lava, ash and huge plumes of smoke have spewed from the volcano. Thousands of people in surrounding towns are being forced to leave their homes and livestock behind.
NPR.org – May 11, 2008 9:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Number Of Disabled U.S. Veterans Rising
Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the country billions of dollars for decades to come.
CBS News – May 11, 2008 9:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the country billions of dollars for decades to come.
CBS News – May 11, 2008 9:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Number of disabled vets on the riseRead full story for latest details.
MSNBC.com – May 11, 2008 6:47 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Families make case for vaccine link to autism
Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine Monday as they take their case to a federal court.
MSNBC.com – May 11, 2008 6:14 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine Monday as they take their case to a federal court.
MSNBC.com – May 11, 2008 6:14 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Insurance model follows American tradition
WASHINGTON -- Call it Obamacare or call it Clintoncare. But don't call it "socialized medicine."
Washington Post – May 11, 2008 3:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
WASHINGTON -- Call it Obamacare or call it Clintoncare. But don't call it "socialized medicine."
Washington Post – May 11, 2008 3:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Hospital to 'tag' patient records
Every patient record at a hospital will be fitted with an electronic tag after some went missing.
BBC News – May 11, 2008 2:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Every patient record at a hospital will be fitted with an electronic tag after some went missing.
BBC News – May 11, 2008 2:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
System of Neglect
Near midnight on a California spring night, armed guards escorted Yusif Osman into an immigration prison ringed by concertina wire at the end of a winding, isolated road.
Washington Post – May 11, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Near midnight on a California spring night, armed guards escorted Yusif Osman into an immigration prison ringed by concertina wire at the end of a winding, isolated road.
Washington Post – May 11, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
