Suspected Fort Hood Shooter Saw the Toll of PTSD
As an Army psychiatrist, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan heard the horror stories of war on a daily basis from the soldiers he was treating for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Health & Science
CDC: Make Sure Swine Flu Vaccine Goes To Neediest
CDC told health officials to make sure that scarce swine flu vaccine goes to priority groups.
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- With Abortion As Overhaul Hot Button, Protestors Come On Strong
- Vaccine Poll: Shift from Convincing Skeptics to Satisying the Convinced
- Health Overhaul Could Make Chain Restaurants Post Calories
- CDC To States, Cities: Make Sure Swine Flu Vaccine Goes To Neediest
Step Right Up And Get Your Genome Here
The cost of decoding a human's genes has fallen to just a few thousand dollars, making the long-promised era of personal genomes feasible.
North America Leads Swine Flu Pack
Americans are living in the thick of the swine flu pandemic, the World Health Organization says.
Consumer Reports Finds BPA Common In Canned Foods
Tests revealed high levels of bisphenol A, an ingredient in some plastics, in such pantry favorites as green beans and vegetable soup. The consumer advocate argues for tougher limits on the chemical.
Rice Krispies Are No Substitute For Swine Flu Vaccine
Kellogg is pulling claims that Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereals boost kids' immune systems.
Thousands Rally To Protest Health Care Bill
November 05, 2009, 5:19 PM
Chanting “Kill the bill,” thousands of conservatives rallied at the Capitol on Thursday against the Democrats’ health care overhaul plan, labeling it a government takeover of the nation’s medical system.
Researchers Push For Ban On Alcohol Ads on T
November 05, 2009, 9:40 AM
Boston University researchers who studied how many alcohol ads young people see on the MBTA on a typical day are calling for a ban on alcohol advertising on the T.
Businesses Wrestle Swine Flu Costs
November 05, 2009, 8:03 AM
Businesses are wrestling with the threat of H1N1 swine flu, worried that if too many employees get sick at once, the company could be brought to a standstill. But a researcher at MIT says it unlikely that their worst fears will be realized.
What To Do If Your Child Develops Flu Complications
November 05, 2009, 5:27 AM
What to Do If Your Child Seems To Be Developing Complications From The Flu
With Swine Flu, The Thing Hospitals Fear Is Fear Itself
November 05, 2009, 5:27 AM
Children’s Hospital has opened an overflow site to help manage the number of patients coming to its emergency room with flu-like symptoms. But most of those children are just being told to go home, drink fluids and get lots of rest.
Mass. Lawsuits: 2 Kids Ill From E. Coli Meat
November 03, 2009, 4:24 PM
Lawsuits against two meat companies claim a Massachusetts girl and a Rhode Island boy were sickened by ground beef contaminated by E. coli bacteria.
Swine Flu On The Rise Among Boston Children
October 30, 2009, 5:51 AM
It’s happening later than doctors expected, but the emergency department at Children’s Hospital Boston is starting to see an increase in suspected cases of the H1N1 swine flu.
Pelosi: New Health Care Bill Is ‘Historic Moment’
October 29, 2009, 11:20 AM
After months of struggle, House Democrats unveiled sweeping legislation Thursday to extend health care coverage to millions who lack it and create a new option of government-run insurance. A vote is likely next week on the plan patterned closely on President Obama’s own.
Want The Swine Flu Vaccine? That May Take Good Luck And Good Timing
October 29, 2009, 6:17 AM
Some high-risk patients can’t find the H1N1 vaccine even though some seemingly healthier patients can. That has many people wondering if there’s any rhyme or reason to how the vaccine is being divvied up.
Video: MIT Students Grade Obama On Green Energy
October 23, 2009, 5:58 PM
In a speech at MIT on Friday, President Obama touted a major climate change bill and urged Americans to lead in renewable energy. We interviewed MIT students for their assessment of Mr. Obama’s progress as a “green” president.
Friday Flu Forum: Your Questions About Swine Flu
October 23, 2009, 11:48 AM
By WBUR NEWS
WBUR’s Sacha Pfeiffer and state medical director Lauren Smith Friday take your questions about H1N1 swine flu on Friday at noon.
FAQ: Swine Flu Virus Arriving Faster Than Vaccine
October 23, 2009, 8:10 AM
Just as the traditional winter flu season gets closer, Massachusetts is experiencing shortages and delays of vaccines for both the H1N1 swine flu and the seasonal flu.
World’s First Amniotic Stem Cell Bank Opens In Medford
October 22, 2009, 4:57 PM
The company, Biocell Center, does work in fertility and infant care. CEO Kate Torchilin said the new facility will be the first in the world to collect and store amniotic stem cells for their unique therapeutic properties.
Pushed To The Financial Brink, ‘Safety Net’ Hospitals Plan To Sue
October 22, 2009, 7:18 AM
The state’s “safety net” hospitals say Massachusetts health care reform threatens to bankrupt them. So they’re turning to the courts for help.
A Cancer Visible To The Naked Eye, But Doctors Aren’t Looking
October 20, 2009, 5:17 AM
Most doctors in training say they don’t have the skills necessary to perform a basic skin cancer exam, according to a new study from Harvard and Boston University.
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