Health
U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since its opening last week, camp counselors at New Jersey's Liberty Lake Day Camp disinfect door knobs, take the temperatures of children as they arrive and remind the campers not to share canned sodas. Full Article
Wealth, disability factors in alcohol-longevity tie
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Moderate drinkers are wealthier, more educated and less likely to be disabled than teetotalers, which explains some, but not all, of the association between moderate alcohol consumption and longer life, according to a new study. Full Article
Social factors influence neighborhood asthma rates
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Childhood asthma is less common in neighborhoods with high economic potential and strong community vitality, new research shows. Full Article
focus of swine flu
H1N1 flu may be a little less catching than seasonal flu, but seems better able to cause stomach upsets. Full Article
Japan finds its first case of genetic mutation of new H1N1 flu virus that shows resistance to Tamiflu. Full Article
The new strain of H1N1 flu followed the airline route map as it spread around the globe. Full Article
Drugmaker Roche launches programme to ease access to Tamiflu for developing countries. Full Article
battle against tobacco
Obama signs landmark law to regulate tobacco. Full Article
China will ban smoking in all hospitals and medical facilities from 2011. Full Article
Canada eyes ban on flavored tobacco aimed at youths. Full Article
Muslim smokers worse than cows - Malaysia cleric. Full Article
Health Studies
Too little sleep raises blood pressure risk Full Article
"Eco-Atkins" diet lowers heart risks Full Article
Experimental J&J drug works in resistant TB Full Article
Nausea drug metoclopramide safe for fetus Full Article
Breastfeeding lowers risk of multiple sclerosis relapse Full Article
