by -NO AUTHOR- -- (Toronto Star) Curled up in the spare bed in the wee hours of morning, Star staff photographer David Cooper's wife Peggi-jean, cracked open the new Peter Robinson murder more…
Category Archives for: Health
Major cancer breakthrough announced
by -NO AUTHOR- -- (Toronto Star) In a major breakthrough, Toronto scientists have discovered a new approach to cancer treatment that would target the "normal" cells embedded around tumours. In a study more…
More teens smoke pot; fewer see great risk
by -NO AUTHOR- -- (Washington Times) When he was 13, Chris Leibowitz was nervous about trying drugs. But when friends told him marijuana was "natural" and cocaine was cool, he just said, more…
Marines' new alcohol policy strictest in U.S. military
by -NO AUTHOR- -- (Washington Times) The Marine Corps‘ new on-duty standard for drinking alcohol is so strict that less than one drink at lunch would trigger a "positive" and get a more…
Man dead for 2 days on hospital toilet
by -NO AUTHOR- -- (The Local) A 57-year-old man was dead on a hospital toilet for one and a half days before being discovered by staff, it has emerged. The man had more…
Dems facing sticker shock for Obamacare
by Colin Flaherty -- As politicians, the Democratic members of the Wilmington, Del., City Council were early and enthusiastic supporters of Obamacare. As employers, they are suffering from sticker shock after learning more…
Study announced on cancer risks of airport body scanners
by -NO AUTHOR- -- (NextGov) The Transportation Security Administration has tapped the National Academy of Sciences to probe the health risks of body scans to passengers and pilots after years of pressure more…
U.N. suspends polio drive in Pakistan after killings
by -NO AUTHOR- -- (MSN) The United Nations suspended its polio vaccination drive in Pakistan on Wednesday after eight people involved in the effort were shot dead in the past two days, more…
Court: Feds promised NOT to enforce 'mandate'
by Bob Unruh -- Religious organizations and business owners who object to Obamacare's mandate to pay for abortifacients have been handed a huge victory, with a court concluding the government already has more…
Poll: Americans' 'life ratings' at 13-month low
by -NO AUTHOR- -- WASHINGTON, DC -- Republicans' ratings of their lives worsened significantly in November, with their collective Life Evaluation Index score dropping to 40.3, from 47.0 in October. Independents' life more…