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New meningitis shot ready for children
May 26 2005 7:49PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - High school freshman Leslie Meigs has a simple message for kids about the scary disease that struck out of the blue and within hours almost killed her: Get the new meningitis shot. Children who are 11 to 12, students entering high school and college freshmen headed for dorm life should be vaccinated, federal health officials and the American Academy of Pediatrics announced Thursday.
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New gadgets help people count calories
May 26 2005 7:48PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Forget just feeling the burn. Some people tired of the treadmill and frustrated with food diaries are turning to pricey gadgets that can help them see the burn. Companies, including Nike, Polar Electro and Timex, that offer gadgets like pedometers and heart monitors to help people fine-tune their workouts have started adding calorie counters and special Web sites.
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Experts say be sensible with pocket pets
May 26 2005 7:48PM (CT)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - This week a man whisked his 11 pet gerbils to a local animal shelter after hearing reports that a virus from a hamster killed three transplant patients.
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Number of female smokers at 30-year low
May 26 2005 7:45PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Smoking among women in the United States has dropped below one in five for the first time in nearly 30 years, the government said Thursday.
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Number of women smokers at 30-year lows
May 26 2005 3:39PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Smoking among women in the United States has dropped below one in five for the first time in nearly 30 years, the government said Thursday.
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Conn. gov. has doubts about nutrition bill
May 26 2005 9:53AM (CT)
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The state House and Senate agree that soda and junk food should be kicked out of Connecticut schools. But does Gov. M. Jodi Rell?
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North Carolina tackling kids' obesity
May 26 2005 9:49AM (CT)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Soft drinks couldn't be sold in vending machines in middle schools and most vending snacks would have to be low-calorie treats in a bill recommended Wednesday by the Senate education committee.
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Study: Cigarette smoke may harm fertility
May 26 2005 9:11AM (CT)
GENEVA (AP) - New research suggests that exposure to other people's cigarette smoke may damage a woman's fertility, especially if she needs the help of an infertility clinic to get pregnant.
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