Critics: Drug compounders require oversight
Shiri Berg died in January 2005. (Family photo)
An industry board offers voluntary accreditation to drug-compounding pharmacies. But critics say more oversight is necessary to avoid dangerous medical situations.
Bowhead whales lose genetic diversity
The arctic whales have lost some of their genetic diversity in the past 500 years, according to a study to be published Friday.
When kids get stomachaches
Many things, such as allergies, stress and constipation, can cause abdominal pain.
Ethnicity affects lactose intolerance
Some milk products trigger vomiting and diarrhea, but others may cause no symptoms.
FDA: More drugs may be tied to outbreak
Federal regulators raise questions about more drugs from a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts linked to the meningitis outbreak.
‘Reforms’ don’t ensure improvements
A man who helped shutter mental health facilities considers the effects on his schizophrenic son.
The environmental impact of running
Which is best for the planet: Running, biking or driving the distance of a marathon?
ADHD drugs don’t make kids ‘robots’
British-American study finds that young people consider medication helpful in controlling their behavior.
The art and science of fungus
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The Checkup
Is that right? Squatting on the potty is better than sitting?
Is squatting on the toilet better than sitting? The man behind the Squatty Potty thinks so — as does his mom.
The Checkup
Multivitamins may reduce men’s cancer risk
But a daily dose will not diminish their ultimate risk of dying from cancer.
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HPV vaccine doesn't make girls promiscuous, after all
Worries that the HPV vaccine would make girls promiscuous are unfounded, new research finds.
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The National Zoo’s giant panda, Mei Xiang, vocalized distress on Sunday morning. Her six-day-old panda cub died on Sunday.
Quick glimpse of National Zoo’s baby panda
The National Zoo’s panda cam caught a shot of mother panda Mei Xiang picking up her cub on Monday evening.
Visitors flock to National Zoo to see baby panda
The National Zoo’s giant female panda Mei Xiang gave birth Sunday night. Visitors joined the new mother at the zoo Monday to celebrate the new baby.
The National Zoo says their giant female panda Mei Xiang gave birth late Sunday night. The cub is the first baby panda to be born at the zoo since 2005.
Flooding in Slidell after Hurricane Isaac
Parts of Slidell, a suburb of New Orleans, are flooded Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. U.S. Army National Guard members and residents with boats evacuated people stuck in flooded areas of the town.
Isaac bears down on New Orleans
Tropical Storm Isaac, which was downgraded from a hurricane, continues to slowly ravage the New Orleans area. Lake Pontchartrain crashes onto Interstate 10 North outside the city to flood the area, and people asses damage around the city.
Hurricane Isaac provides major surf at Louisiana lake
New Orleans residents take advantage of big waves and high winds before Hurricane Isaac makes landfall at Lake Pontchartrain.
National parks feel budget squeeze
Many of America’s national parks and monuments are feeling the pinch of a 6% funding cut , with more budget challenges on the horizon.
Health news from the wires
A serious malady required only a simple fix
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What’s the better bulb: CFL or LED?
The incandescent light bulb is being replaced by CFLs and LEDs. Which is better for the environment?
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