E-cigarettes popularity increasing, but questions remain
Because they are so new, there isn’t much scientific evidence on their effectiveness
Middle East Virus Spreads Between Hospitalized Patients
It’s been eight months since a Saudi Arabian doctor described a previously unknown virus related to SARS. And for most …
Cases Of Mysterious Valley Fever Rise In American Southwest
When she was just six, Emily Gorospe became very tired and sick. The spunky girl, now 8, developed a fever …
Judge Denies Administration’s Request To Delay Plan-B Ruling
The U.S. District Court judge who last month ordered the Food and Drug Administration to make the most popular forms …
It Came From Norway To Take On A Medical Goliath
Even if I hadn’t known the hospital inspectors were coming, I would have figured it out quickly enough from my …
Price Break For Cervical Cancer Shots In Developing World
Cervical cancer takes its greatest toll in the countries whose economies and health systems are poorest. Women in those places …
Guns At Home Pose A Risk For Suicidal Teens
Almost 20 percent of suicidal teenagers have guns in their home, according to a new study. That’s a worry, researchers …
Why Bill Gates Thinks Ending Polio Is Worth It
Some critics say that ending polio has become Bill Gates’ “white whale.” Why not just settle for the huge drop …
Medicare Pulls Back Curtain On Hospital Bills
When it comes to health care, the biggest of the big data are all about Medicare. So, it’s kind of …
Government and private groups work to try to lower Oklahoma’s high infant mortality rate
The state ranks 6th in the nation, getting the attention from OSDH and Oklahoma Hospital Association.
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