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More doctors, hospitals using electronic records

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 7:53AM

The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.

Life-saving face transplant performed in Poland

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 4:23AM

A 33-year-old Polish man received a life-saving total face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident, in what his doctors said Wednesday is the fastest timeframe to date for such an operation.

Some parents say body-fat measurements hurt children's self-esteem, pose other risks

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 12:03AM

Like the other fourth-graders at King Lab, Jennifer Dreller's daughter was discreetly weighed during gym class as part of a routine fitness assessment at the Evanston, Ill., school. But the experience took a toll on the 10-year-old's self-esteem, her mother recently told a panel of health experts.

Cancer Society hits 100 as US cancer rate falls

Published May 21st, 2013 - 11:43PM

The American Cancer Society - one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups - is 100 years old this week.

Portland, Ore., rejecting water fluoridation

Published May 21st, 2013 - 1:37PM

The mayor of Portland, Ore., has conceded defeat in an effort to add fluoride to the city's drinking water.

More tornadoes from global warming? Nobody knows

Published May 21st, 2013 - 7:47AM

A deadly tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday. A quick look at some basic facts:

France: Drugmaker on trial, suspected in deaths

Published May 21st, 2013 - 7:07AM

The makers of a diabetes and weight loss drug suspected in the deaths of hundreds of people went on trial Tuesday, facing charges they misled the public about the product's safety.

New rice contamination reported in China

Published May 21st, 2013 - 6:12AM

Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain in one of the country's largest cities was contaminated with a toxic metal.

Over 57-year career, pediatrician says, vaccines changed everything

Published May 21st, 2013 - 5:12AM

If you think today's world can be a perilous place for children, imagine life in the 1950s.

After a decade, global AIDS program looks ahead

Published May 21st, 2013 - 12:12AM

The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts.

Stem cells culled from fat and bone marrow show promise in aiding recovery from sports injuries

Published May 21st, 2013 - 12:12AM

Until recently, I didn't know that I could use stem cells to help heal my bum shoulder. Perhaps that's because I don't use said shoulder for hurling baseballs or footballs at speeds approaching the sound barrier for obscene amounts of money.

Hospitals fight to limit reports on infections

Published May 21st, 2013 - 12:05AM

Consumers Union and the Washington State Hospital Association are still tangling over legislation approved unanimously by the Legislature to require more reporting by hospitals when patients develop infections during care.

Report: NPS hantavirus response followed policy

Published May 20th, 2013 - 9:22PM

Federal investigators probing the hantavirus outbreak blamed for three deaths at Yosemite National Park recommended on Monday that design changes to tent cabins and other privately run lodging first be reviewed by National Park Service officials.

Sports seem OK for many with heart-zapping device

Published May 20th, 2013 - 2:22PM

New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling.

Feds: NYU researchers took bribes from Chinese co.

Published May 20th, 2013 - 12:47PM

Three New York University researchers from China divulged results from a federally funded study to Chinese competitors in exchange for tuition, rent and other expenses, federal prosecutors said Monday.

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