AltWeeklies Wire
Nanotech is Set to Change the Worldnew
In sci-fi films and novels, nanotechnology allows scientists to create miniature robot surgeons that will cruise our blood vessels like microscopic submarines -- but the reality of the emerging technology, which many scientists and industry leaders say will radically alter society and the economy, is more complex.
The Georgia Straight |
Rob McMahon |
09-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Sweet Tomatoesnew
The University of Arizona's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center is growing vegetables everywhere from Tucson to the South Pole -- and next, they want to go to the moon.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
09-05-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Hopeful News for Schizophrenicsnew
An experimental drug from Eli Lilly so far has shown that it can ease symptoms of schizophrenia without the serious side effects associated with Thorazine and Zyprexa.
San Diego CityBeat |
Staff |
09-05-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul?new
Even staunch allies of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich are critical of his latest healthcare initiative.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
08-30-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
San Fran's Mayor Ignores Proposals for Safe Syringe Collectionnew
Santa Cruz, New York, Baltimore, Vancouver, and many other cities feature disposal boxes in drug hot spots -- but Gavin Newsom has nixed requests to put them in the city.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
J.B. Powell |
08-29-2007 |
Science
Coroner Often Holds Up Organ Donations in New Orleansnew
Why is that not a problem elsewhere?
Tags: Health & Science
Roll Playernew
Charles Monson works the system to help fellow quadriplegics get the high-tech wheelchairs they need.
Tags: Health & Science
In Canada, Pap Tests Are Free: Why Must the Prostate Pay?new
When men like Laurence Armstrong get a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test to screen for cancer, they have to pay -- and Armstrong says this smacks of sexual discrimination.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
08-24-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Is There Any Cure for New Mexico's Health Care Woes?new
Despite years of talk about fixing this problem, the state's uninsured predicament remains in a crisis situation -- it ranks 49th in the nation for people living without coverage, and 46th for children.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
08-23-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Does the Kid Have ADD or Psychic Powers?new
Psychologists say 16-year-old Brian Scibetta has ADD -- New Age spiritualists say he's an Indigo Child with psychic powers.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
08-22-2007 |
Science
Umbilical Cord Blood: A Cure for All That Ails You?new
Despite its healing powers, those who pay thousands to bank it for the future may be the least likely to benefit.
East Bay Express |
Kara Platoni |
08-22-2007 |
Science
Tags: leukemia, Anthony Portantino, Bertram Lubin, blood banking, CBR Systems, Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, CHORI, Cord blood, Cord Blood Registry, National Marrow Donor Program, neuroblastomabone marrow transplant, stem cells, StemCyte, thalassemia, umbilical cord blood, ViaCord, Health & Science
Now's the Timenew
A ripe moment to push for single-payer health care.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
08-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Med Alert in Memphisnew
The ailing Regional Medical Center suffers from a list of symptoms: uninsured patients, rising health costs, and aging equipment. Is there a cure?
The Memphis Flyer |
Cherie Heiberg |
08-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Perfect Shark Repellent?new
The world's first shark-repelling sunblock promises to give you an even tan as it fends off all of those great primordial predators stalking our beaches.
Miami New Times |
Jamie Laughlin |
08-20-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
How Money & Politics Contaminated Plasma Programnew
A widow is fighting to open records on how tainted blood plasma from Arkansas prisoners entered the U.K. and led to the death of her husband.
Arkansas Times |
Mara Leveritt |
08-17-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
