AltWeeklies Wire
New Mexico Loses $4.3 Million in Children's Vaccinesnew
The state's Department of Health is trying to keep its cool after a refrigerator malfunction in July that compromised $4.3 million worth of children's vaccines.
Weekly Alibi |
Kate Trainor and Joshua Liberles |
10-02-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Gary's Mistakenew
You'd think today's kids would know better, but in the last five years, HIV diagnoses among gay New York City teenagers has doubled -- we talk to a recently infected 19-year-old boy.
New York Press |
Colby Brin |
09-27-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The CHIPs Are Downnew
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joins other governors critical of new federal healthcare rules.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
09-27-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
1 in 4 Gay Men in NYC Have HIVnew
So why doesn't anyone seem to care anymore?
New York Press |
John Mikytuck |
09-27-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Creature Comfortnew
BYU scientists may have dug up a new breed of sauropod.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Jonah Owen Lamb |
09-26-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Gov. Rendall Wants Everybody to be Insurednew
But his isn't the only proposal in Pennsylvania -- state Rep. Kathy Manderino has introduced a single-payer system which is supported by 29 other Democrats.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
09-25-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Another Attempt at Mental Health Paritynew
Budget proposals could increase insurance coverage in Wisconsin.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
09-24-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Why I'm For the HPV Vaccinenew
Gardasil won't give kids licence to hop into the back of the family minivan for an afternoon of delight, any more than having an STD made me stop screwing, screwing around and, undoubtedly, passing on HPV.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Lezlie Lowe |
09-24-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Combining Science and Art to Bring the Universe to Lifenew
Caltech astronomer Robert Hurt works with artist Tim Pyle to pump life into visions of the galaxy by illustrating them for both the scientific community and the public.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich |
09-24-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Right Wing Rides Again in Massachusettsnew
The state is in the process of overturning a set of Mitt Romney-era rules inhibiting some types stem cell research, and the Massachusetts Family Institute and its allies aren't too happy about it.
Dig Boston |
Keith Howard |
09-12-2007 |
Science
Doctor Charges $1,500 Annual Fee to AIDS Patientsnew
Dr. Shannon Ray Schrader, a visible presence in the fight against AIDS in Houston, has notified his 1,500 or so AIDS patients that he's making the drastic change to his practice.
Houston Press |
Richard Connelly |
09-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Ear Disorders Make Life a Daily Balancing Actnew
To maintain balance, humans rely on the eyes, the feet, and the inner ear -- it is inner-ear problems that lead to conditions such as Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and labyrinthitis. However, it's not simple to see a doctor about something invisible.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
09-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Nanotech is Set to Change the Worldnew
In sci-fi films and novels, nanotechnology allows scientists to create miniature robot surgeons that will cruise our blood vessels like microscopic submarines -- but the reality of the emerging technology, which many scientists and industry leaders say will radically alter society and the economy, is more complex.
The Georgia Straight |
Rob McMahon |
09-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Sweet Tomatoesnew
The University of Arizona's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center is growing vegetables everywhere from Tucson to the South Pole -- and next, they want to go to the moon.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
09-05-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Hopeful News for Schizophrenicsnew
An experimental drug from Eli Lilly so far has shown that it can ease symptoms of schizophrenia without the serious side effects associated with Thorazine and Zyprexa.
San Diego CityBeat |
Staff |
09-05-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
