Survey: British seniors in poor health
Nearly two-thirds of British adults over 65 suffer from high blood pressure, 25 percent are obese, and more than 20 percent are depressed.
EarthTimes.org 2h and 1m ago

Program works to curb binge drinking
Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso say a unique intervention program has reduced binge drinking among college students.
EarthTimes.org 2h and 1m ago

Saliva test can detect Sjogren's syndrome
Saliva can be used to detect primary Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects 4 million U.S. adults.
EarthTimes.org 2h and 1m ago

Robotic arm aids stroke recovery
A new kind of robotic therapy developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers is making movement easier for those recovering from stroke.
Earth Times 2h and 1m ago

School-based program cuts kid cavities
A U.S. school-based program that gives children oral-health education, dental exams, cleanings and preventive care reduced cavities by 50 percent.
Earth Times 2h and 1m ago

Girl's overdose death raises questions (AP)
AP - In the final months of Rebecca Riley's life, a school nurse said the little girl was so weak she was like a "floppy doll." The preschool principal had to help Rebecca off the bus because the 4-year-old was shaking so badly. And a pharmacist complained that Rebecca's mother kept coming up with excuses for why her daughter needed more and more medication. None of their concerns was enough to save Rebecca.
yahoo.com 3h and 23m ago


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