Health Alerts
U.S. readies new phase of global AIDS assistance (Reuters) (Nov-30, 17:32 EDT )-- Reuters - The United States is ready to shift the focus of its global AIDS programs from emergency medical support to building sustainable health systems, U.S. officials said on Monday as they announced that Washington would host the world AIDS...
As moms age, more babies born with Down syndrome (Reuters) (Nov-30, 17:32 EDT )-- Reuters - The percentage of children born with Down syndrome has increased by about one percent per year since 1979, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Many get extra radiation from needless CT scans (Reuters) (Nov-30, 17:31 EDT )-- Reuters - Every year, many patients undergo unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans that are not indicated, exposing them to more radiation than is necessary, according to new research presented here at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society...
Soda can tabs still a swallowing hazard for kids (Reuters) (Nov-30, 17:30 EDT )-- Reuters - Kids are swallowing more than just their soda when they drink from cans. They are also swallowing the can's aluminum stay tabs, Ohio investigators reported here at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA 2009).
Connecticut sues CVS for selling expired products (Reuters) (Nov-30, 17:28 EDT )-- Reuters - Connecticut's attorney general has sued CVS Caremark Corp, accusing the drugstore chain of selling food, beverages and over-the-counter medications past their expiration dates.
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