AltWeeklies Wire
Two Little Words: Can Hospitals Say I'm Sorry?new
A new program called "Sorry Works" turns the usual approach by hospitals to medical errors on its head--and it's catching on surprisingly well.
Abstaining from the Truthnew
Popular abstinence-only curricula teach schoolchildren falsehoods and stereotypes
Coming Out About HIVnew
Decades into the AIDS epidemic, it's still risky to disclose your HIV status--and sometimes risky not to.
Put On That Sweater or Die!new
People afflicted with the rare allergy, cold urticaria, can break out in hives when subjected to cold air or even a scoop of ice cream. Several minutes of exposure to the cold could cause the victim's throat to swell shut.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Lindsey Thomas |
12-09-2004 |
Science
Double Cross?new
When 12 Missoula radiologists declined to sign a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield, the state’s largest health care insurer called the doctors a monopoly and sued for antitrust violations. What are the Blues really after?
Missoula Independent |
Keila Szpaller |
12-09-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Montana's Silent Voices of HIV/AIDS speak out.new
Five Missoula women living with AIDS, in their own words.
Missoula Independent |
Charles Finn |
12-09-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
When Bossy Turns Badnew
An article in the medical journal The Lancet has raised several new concerns about mad cow disease: More people appear susceptible; the disease might be transmitted by blood transfusion; and mild forms may exist.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
12-09-2004 |
Science
Studies Say Sprawl Is Reason for Atlanta's Obesitynew
Almost 60 percent of adults in Georgia are overweight or obese, and Georgia is the sixth most obese state in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Several studies now suggest that the culprit is sprawl.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
12-09-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Medical Marijuana Keeps On Rollingnew
Pot for patients may run into trouble with the Supreme Court, but the issue is gaining in popularity in New York State.
The Village Voice |
Jennifer Gonnerman |
12-08-2004 |
Science
Technogear for Your Hi-Fi Friends
A rundown of high-tech (and high-priced) gifts for glorified giving.
Monday Magazine |
Russ Francis |
12-07-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Fat Chance of Losing Weight Electronicallynew
The AbTronic Electric Fitness System promised consumers they could get “six-pack abs” by using its device, but the Federal Trade Commission found that wasn’t true.
Hope I Die Before I Get Oldnew
Arizona has the power to make nursing homes provide good care. Too bad it doesn't use it.
Phoenix New Times |
Bruce Rushton |
12-06-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Stylist Will See You Nownew
A longtime Cleveland social worker turned hair stylist tries to get her clients to open up about their problems.
Cleveland Scene |
Rebecca Meiser |
12-06-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Ultrasound Reveals Doctor's Unorthodox Viewsnew
Dr. Dinesh Shah's views about measuring the amniotic fluid on pregnant women's ultrasounds were controversial -- and may have led to a baby's death.
Cleveland Scene |
Chris Maag |
12-06-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Weight-Loss Surgery Can Be a Lose-Lose Situationnew
The mortality rate for obese patients who have bariatric surgery may be much greater than thought.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
12-01-2004 |
Science
