Public Health
Wife of Aurora Shooting Victim Sues James Holmes' Psychiatrist
Says he should have been placed on psychiatric hold
Hospitals Turning Away Visitors with Flu Symptoms
They've got enough illness to go around
NYC Public Advocate Wants Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
People shouldn't have to manage their own problems!
Insurer Says Compensation Settlements Place an Unsustainable Burden on the NHS
Billions of pounds spent
NIH: NFL Player Junior Seau Had Degenerative Brain Disease When He Committed Suicide
The National Institutes of Health studied his brain
Boston Mayor Declares "Public Health Emergency" Over Flu Outbreak
Health officials say flu season worst since 2009-2010 H1N1 outbreak
Israel Bans Skinny Models
Obviously, lawmakers have solved all pressing concerns and can now mandate their preferences for zaftig women
Study: Slightly Overweight People Live Longer
"Obesity experts" warn not to read too much into it
Iran President Fires Health Minister
Only woman in cabinet, she criticized colleagues for not funding medicine imports
Germany Exporting Sick and Elderly to Other Nations for Care
Increasing number of residents unable to afford retirement homes
Judge Rules Alabama Cannot Segregate Prisoners with HIV
Says it violates federal disabilities laws
Three Day Total In Anti-Polio Attacks Hits Nine
Medical workers distributing the polio vaccine are being shot at as some Islamist groups claim the groups are spies for the U.S.
Pakistan Leaders Call for Probe into Polio Workers' Killings
Also call for compensation for victims' families
If You Run a Fake Vaccination Program as a Cover for a Covert Op, People Just Might Suspect That Real Vaccination Workers Are Covert Operatives
Assassinations of public health workers in Pakistan.
Philippine Congress Approves Birth Control Bill
Intended to approve access for the poor, has been tied up in battle with Catholic church
Progress Falters in Battle Against Malaria
Death rate has fallen, but so have use of nets, pesticides to stop spread
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Anthrax Exposure
Maybe it will stop cranks from mailing white powder to people
AIDS Group Sues LA County Over Audit
Claims county is retaliating over whistle-blowing about how money is being spent
Basic Hygiene Falters at Debt-Ridden Greek Hospitals
No gloves, no gowns, increased risk of infection
AIDS Deaths in China on the Rise
Up almost 9 percent over same period from 2011
Court Orders Tobacco Companies to Come Clean About How Addictive Their Products Are
Ruling requires additional health warnings
Bounce House Injuries Skyrocket
Rentals have become more popular. Will Nanny State start regulating?
Is Alcohol the New Soda?
New government research appears likely to help activists impose more restrictions on alcohol.
