Articles By Martin Grens
Governors in 22 States Back Expanded Medicaid Plan
At least 22 governors support an expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, while others are expected to decide in the coming weeks. -
China Media Train Fire on U.S. Food Giants Over Chicken Scare
Just weeks after Chinese authorities cleared Yum Brands Inc and McDonald's Corp of charges they had served chicken laced with excessive chemicals, local media are again attacking the iconic American firms. Cheesecake Factory Pasta on Annual List of Caloric "Food Porn"
A Cheesecake Factory pasta dish with 3,120 calories is among the headliners on this year's Xtreme Eating list of the most unhealthy dishes at U.S. chain restaurants. Dengue Is Fastest-Spreading Tropical Disease, WHO Says
Dengue is the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease and represents a "pandemic threat", infecting an estimated 50 million people across all continents. -
U.S. States Need to Do More to Reduce Smoking
U.S. state governments use little of the money from tobacco taxes or legal settlements with cigarette makers to fund programs that could help people kick the habit. Coughs Take Longer to Clear Up Than People Think
Coughs usually take longer to clear up than people think, and the gap between how long people expect them to last and how long it actually takes may drive some patients to the doctor for antibiotics that won't help. -
Patients Rarely Told About Medication Errors
A U.S. study has found that patients and their families are rarely told when hospitals make mistakes with their medicines. -
Drug Overdoses Top AIDS as Main Cause of Death in U.S. Homeless
Overdoses of drugs, particularly prescription painkillers and heroin, have overtaken AIDS to become the leading cause of death of homeless adults. Pedestrian Safety Program Prevents Student Injuries
Fewer kids were injured during early morning and after school hours once new traffic lights, pedestrian signals and speed bumps were put around New York City schools. Bangladesh Sets "Death Clock" Updating Tobacco-Related Deaths
Bangladesh unveiled a "Death Clock" in its capital to raise awareness about smoking-related deaths in a country which ranks among the world's highest in tobacco consumption. -
New York Governor Declares Public Health Emergency to Combat Flu
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a public health emergency on Saturday, giving pharmacists permission to administer flu vaccinations to more people. -
Flu Reaches Epidemic Level in US: CDC
Influenza has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, with 7.3 percent of deaths last week caused by pneumonia and the flu.
