Bird flu virus doesn’t jump between humans: China

“The latest bird flu virus that killed a 39-year-old bus driver in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen over the weekend is not yet transmissible between humans, Chinese health authorities said.” Continue reading Bird flu virus doesn’t jump between humans: China

Report: ‘Fuel additive’ used in French breast implants

If true, the additives are likely on important with respect to rupturing, not breast cancer. Continue reading Report: ‘Fuel additive’ used in French breast implants

Avastin fails for ovarian cancer, too

Avastin seems to slightly slow tumor growth slightly, but fails to extend survival. Continue reading Avastin fails for ovarian cancer, too

France walks breast implant scare back

And just how would breast implants cause breast cancer anyway? Continue reading France walks breast implant scare back

France may order 30,000 women to remove breast implants

Boobs — the French government, that is. Continue reading France may order 30,000 women to remove breast implants

Vaccine fearmongerers succeed — more measles in Europe

How do we vaccinate ourselves from fearmongering? Continue reading Vaccine fearmongerers succeed — more measles in Europe

Anti-vaccine insanity: ‘Pox Parties’

“A movement that health experts call “an incredibly bad idea.” Continue reading Anti-vaccine insanity: ‘Pox Parties’

Wastewater treatment fosters antibiotic resistance?

Antibiotic resistance hysteria hits water treatment. Continue reading Wastewater treatment fosters antibiotic resistance?

Senate Dems vote for inhaler ban

Primatene Mist users have good reason today to curse Senate Democrats — as well as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. Continue reading Senate Dems vote for inhaler ban

Aspirin proven to prevent colon cancer?

Not quite yet. Continue reading Aspirin proven to prevent colon cancer?

Prostate cancer screening: Vote on routine PSA testing

The New England Journal of Medicine wants your views on the PSA testing controversy. Continue reading Prostate cancer screening: Vote on routine PSA testing

HPV recommended for boys

It’s unfortunate that a “government medical panel” is associated with this recommendation. Continue reading HPV recommended for boys