Policy/Biz Stories
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Big Gulp Again Under Fire In The Big Apple
New York City’s Board of Health asked the state's court of appeals to reinstate Bloomberg’s soda ban, which prohibits businesses from selling sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces. -
As Ex's Revenge, Hospital Staff Posts Syphilis Diagnosis On Facebook
A Cincinnati mother is suing University of Cincinnati Medical Center after employees allegedly posted her syphilis diagnosis on Facebook. -
Bans On Sex-Selective Abortion Are Based On Myth
Republicans across the nation are pushing for bans on sex-selective abortions — an abortion based on the child's sex — but a study finds that the "facts" they're using to argue for the bans are based on complete myths. -
Are Guns And The Elderly A Dangerous Mix?
Researchers propose a series of red flag questions about gun ownership to be asked by physicians when interviewing elderly patients. -
Which Underserved Populations Do Community Health Centers Help?
Community clinics seeking grants under the Affordable Care Act, which has made $300 million available, must demonstrate how funds will be used to help underserved populations. -
The FDA Wants To Make It Easy For You To Find Medical Mistakes
The FDA announced Monday its latest initiative to drive public health awareness, openFDA, to give people free access to big data. -
Why We Should Be Scared Of Hurricanes With Female Names
People perceive hurricanes with female names to be less threatening than hurricanes with male names. As a result, "feminine" storms are more deadly. -
Why Going To Abercrombie & Fitch Might Be Making You Anxious
Consumers experience anxiety in cluttered stores with musky scents, such as Abercrombie, researchers find. -
Dangerous Rat Poison Maker Ceases Production
Popular rat poison manufacturers agree with the EPA to stop production. -
New Technology Makes Drinking Water From Manure
A new filtration system developed by researchers at the University of Michigan will soon allow farmers to turn manure into water for the herd, making many operations newly viable in drought-stricken regions. -
Health Board: Medicare Must Now Cover Sex-Change Surgery
Medicare must now offer coverage to patients seeking sex-change operations recommended by their doctors, according to a federal ruling Friday. -
FDA's New Tanning Bed Warning Labels Advise Youth Not To Use
The FDA released a list Thursday of new mandates for the tanning bed industry; one requires warning labels on all equipment.
