Newspapers
Magazines
Local Newspapers
Contact
Home   |    Headlines   |    US News  |   World  |   Business  |   Sports  |   Technology  |   Entertainment  |   Health  |   Travel   |   Local News  |   Cities

United Press International »

Survey: Moms know teens’ need vaccines

CLEVELAND, Aug. 14 (UPI) — Four out of five mothers of pre-teens and teenagers know their children need additional vaccines, a U.S. survey indicated.

Legionnaires caused by unsterilized ice

ATLANTA, Aug. 14 (UPI) — Four patients at an Arizona hospital were incorrectly diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease last year because of un-sterilized ice, health officials said.

Canadian smoking rate drops to 18 percent

MONTREAL, Aug. 13 (UPI) — A national tobacco use monitoring survey found 18 percent of Canadians age 15 or older were active smokers in 2008, Canadian Cancer Society officials said.

Scientists learning to ’shut off’ cancer

EAST LANSING, Mich., Aug. 13 (UPI) — A molecular discovery could help scientists move closer to finding an “off switch” for cancer, U.S. researchers say.

CDC: Doctors should ask about supplements

ATLANTA, Aug. 13 (UPI) — Doctors should ask patients if they are taking herbal supplements because of potential interaction with medications, U.S. health officials advise.

Surgical oxygen may speed up Alzheimer’s

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 13 (UPI) — U.S. researchers say they have linked oxygen treatment during surgery to hastened memory loss in mice.

MRI may not aid in early breast cancer

SYDNEY, Aug. 13 (UPI) — Magnetic resonance imaging may do early breast cancer patients more harm than good, a review by Australian and U.S. researchers suggests.

War on cancer succeeding, but few realize

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13 (UPI) — Significant battles have been won in the war on cancer, but it is unappreciated by the public because of the way it is reported, U.S. researchers said.

More injuries during kickoff, punting

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 (UPI) — A greater proportion of severe injuries in high school football occur during kickoffs and punt plays, U.S. researchers find.

Canning not just for grandma anymore

SEATTLE, Aug. 13 (UPI) — Home canning, fueled by movements to eat more fruits and vegetables, save money and eat locally, is gaining favor among younger people, a Seattle Web site says.

    © Copyright 2008 USnewsportal.com                                                                     Home  |  Hot News  |  US News  |  World  |  Business  |  SportsPrivacy StatementLegal Disclaimer