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24-hour Party Crashersnew
Inside a San Diego State institute's landmark study of college-drinking bashes.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Silva |
02-20-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Just Between Usnew
HPV is a sexually transmitted infection, and the most common viral STI. This is the story of three people personally affected by virus, and how the infection changed their lives.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Allison Saunders |
02-15-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The BMI Numbers Gamenew
"BMI isn't a tool for the general public. It's a tool for nutritionists," says Marion McGavran, program director of the eating disorders unit at River Oaks Hospital.
Tags: Health & Science
Off the Chartsnew
Hospital admissions and lengths of stay vary widely in Vermont, and a new report asks why.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
02-08-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
OHSU Pits Saving Money Against Saving Livesnew
The crucial services Russell Street Dental Clinic has provided HIV-positive Portlanders and other high-needs and low-income residents for 30 years are now threatened by Oregon Health&Science University’s reaction to a Dec. 28 decision by the Oregon Supreme Court.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
02-06-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Fat Powernew
An Orlando blogger wants you to know that big can be beautiful.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Sheffield |
02-04-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Mother Blames Gardasil for Daughter's Deathnew
A healthy 19-year-old girl suddenly dies two weeks after a Gardasil vaccination. Researchers say its unrelated but the mother has many questions about the safety of the HPV vaccine.
Metro Spirit |
Tom Grant |
01-28-2008 |
Science
Surviving AIDS: A Day in the Lifenew
For Devondia Roseborough, living with the virus isn't easy, but she's not giving up.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Cheris Hodges |
01-18-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Resolution Guide: At the Core of it Allnew
A novice student of Pilates learns how little he knows.
East Bay Express |
R. Eric Clarke |
01-16-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Massachusetts Set to Penalize Uninsured in 2008new
If you've been living in an uninsured cave for the past year, now would be a good time to crawl out. The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority spent hours last week discussing exactly how they'll punish your lazy ass for not getting health care.
Dig Boston |
Cris Rodriguez |
01-16-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Under Wrapsnew
Many of Dr. Brian West's patients didn't know he was in the California medical board's substance-abuse-diversion program. At least six of them claim they're paying the price.
Tags: Health & Science
Forget HMOs ... Computers are Rationing Health Carenew
Though you may not realize it, you give away your medical records every time you see a doctor who must be paid under an insurance plan.
Metro Times |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
01-14-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Plastic Surgery Bubblenew
Cometic surgery is more popular and affordable than ever, but do patients know what they're getting into? A Connecticut doc explains his craft.
Hartford Advocate |
Chandra Niles Folson |
01-10-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Are Hospitals Helping the Homeless?new
Not enough, say some who are learning to fend for themselves.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Michael J. Mooney |
01-08-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Merry Crisis and Happy Blue Yearnew
If the holidays make you want to blow your brains out, just hop on the phone. Some nice people in Arlington, Va., are waiting to talk to you.
Washington City Paper |
Ellen Ryan |
01-03-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
