Archive: 10/02/2014
New blow for Obama health law
President Barack Obama's health care law suffered a new blow Monday, as his administration delayed a key component requiring small businesses to provide insurance to employees or face a fine.
Feb 10, 2014
Global imbalances in power undermine efforts to improve health and save lives
The organization of political power within and between nations and citizens fails to protect the public's health, according to the findings of a new Commission from The Lancet and the University of Oslo, published today.
Feb 10, 2014
CDC research finds West Nile virus hospitalizations cost nearly $800 million in US since 1999
In a study of the economic impact of West Nile virus (WNV) in the United States, a research team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in the 14 years since the virus was first detected in ...
Feb 10, 2014
EU rules are denying children latest cancer drugs
Children with cancer are being denied new, potentially life-saving drugs, because EU rules are allowing companies to trial some drugs only in adults, leading cancer experts warn today.
Feb 10, 2014
UFO cult backs Africa's first clitoris restoration hospital
A UFO cult is behind Africa's first clitoral restoration hospital in Burkina Faso, set to open in March, which will offer a controversial surgery to victims of female genital mutilation.
Feb 10, 2014