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Toxic Town: Suffer the Childrennew
Carcinogen samples from local schools are off the charts.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
12-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Toxic Town: Birth Defectsnew
Critics say contamination from the tie plant caused severe problems for these babies.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
12-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Toxic Town: Cancer and Birth Defects in Somerville, Texasnew
In Somerville, chances are far better than normal that you will die of cancer or give birth to a deformed baby.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
12-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Fighting for Air: Drowning and the Heimlich Maneuvernew
Most doctors say the Heimlich maneuver should not be used to save drowning victims -- so why does professor John Hunsucker continue to teach it to lifeguards?
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
10-16-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Baby Bluesnew
Lisa Collins took the Paxil her doctor prescribed -- there was supposed to be no problem with her continuing it during her pregnancy, but now it seems there was.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
09-19-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Taking Drug for Parkinson's Disease Is a Gamblenew
The medication Mirapex is suspected of transforming some of its users into compulsive gamblers and sex addicts.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
09-20-2005 |
Science
