by Research Team | Feb 15, 2015 | Health News
New York Times media columnist David Carr died of complications from metastatic lung cancer , according to autopsy results released Saturday. Julie Bolcer, a spokeswoman for the New York City medical examiner’s office, said the autopsy shows heart disease also...
by Research Team | Feb 15, 2015 | Health News
The city of Portland is considering a tobacco ban in public parks that would extend to its five golf courses. The Oregonian reports such a ban would be the first in Oregon.
by Research Team | Feb 14, 2015 | Health News
A San Francisco woman battling cancer is prepared to battle the state of California in court for what she says is her right to die on her own terms. “I am suing the state of California to help me achieve a peaceful and dignified death at the place and time of my...
by Research Team | Feb 14, 2015 | Health News
The flu reached its highest levels around the beginning of January, and stayed there for weeks. The government report out Friday shows flu has become less widespread and less intense in the last couple of weeks in most parts of the country.
by Research Team | Feb 14, 2015 | Health News
OTTAWA/CALGARY – Canada confirmed its first case of mad cow disease since 2011 on Friday but expressed confidence the discovery would not hit a beef export sector worth C$2 billion a year. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said no part of the affected animal,...
by Research Team | Feb 14, 2015 | Health News
It may take the Iceman a long time to arrive, but in director Robert Fall’s powerful production of “The Iceman Cometh,” the waiting takes place with unforgettable company, including Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy and John Douglas Thompson. The entire...
