AltWeeklies Wire
Our Unhealthy Care Systemnew
Everyday encounters with nonproviders feed a growing unrest.
Tags: Health & Science
Diabetes Ravages Native Populationnew
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than two million Canadians have diabetes, and by 2010 the disease will cost taxpayers an estimated $15.6 billion every year. Health Canada says Native Canadians are three to five times more likely than the general population to develop Type 2 diabetes.
The Georgia Straight |
Travis Lupick |
12-10-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Downside of Free Drugsnew
Clinics that treat the poor rely on free medical samples, but pharmaceutical companies say there's got to be a better way.
Riverfront Times |
Keegan Hamilton |
12-07-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Invisible Patientsnew
A growing population of undocumented, uninsured migrant workers helping to rebuild New Orleans find it difficult to get health care.
Tags: Health & Science
AIDS: An Epidemic Grown Quietnew
A lull in awareness heightens one man's determination to educate others.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
12-04-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Pregnant Questionsnew
Prenatal testing offers parents more information, but presents agonizing questions as well.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Bonnie Schindler |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
In Canada, Community AIDS Groups Fear Funding Cutsnew
Community groups in Quebec and Ontario are complaining that the federal government is withholding funds promised them by previous Liberal governments, and fear for their financial future.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
AIDS & Latinosnew
They are among the populations especially at risk for HIV/AIDS, but reaching the Latino community involves getting past cultural barriers.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Superbugging Outnew
MRSA has been around for years -- why are we panicking about it now?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Erica S. Brath |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
When Plagues Won't Endnew
The South -- and North Carolina in particular -- is the literal and metaphoric epicenter of the 21st century HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Tags: Health & Science
Cutting Edgenew
Dr. Kapil Bhalla's checklist for MCG Cancer Center: attract world class research, save lives, make downtown boom.
Metro Spirit |
Tom Grant |
11-29-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Human Life Speculators Bet on Elder Deathsnew
In an unusual come-on directed toward elderly people in California, Idaho, and perhaps other U.S. states, seniors are offered $1,000 if they'll sign notarized contracts in which they commit to handing over detailed personal medical and financial information.
Tags: Health & Science
Love Isn't Enough to Heal Reactive Attachment Disordernew
Some traumatized orphans have brain damage that affection alone can't heal. So therapists are seeking new ways to simulate the nurturing they didn't get.
East Bay Express |
Susan Kuchinskas |
11-28-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Alt.Health: Calming Anal Volcanosnew
Everybody farts. Ain't no thing. It's fun -- as long as you’re by yourself, that is.
NOW Magazine |
Elizabeth Bromstein |
11-26-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
California's Healthcare Reform is on a Gurneynew
Despite renewed budget problems, massive reform to cover uninsured Californians is on the table yet again with Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez's new plan.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Greg Katz |
11-26-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
