Wednesday, May 14, 2003

Singapore Reporting New Cluster Of Possible SARS Cases

Doctor's Guide:

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -- May 14, 2003 -- Health officials in Singapore reported yesterday a cluster of 24 patients and 6 nurses from the Institute of Mental Health who have recently developed fevers. All but one of the patients were from a single ward at the Institute.

2:53:33 PM    

Obesity Reported to Cost U.S. $93B a Year

AP via Kansas City .com:

Obesity is costing not only American lives, but dollars too. A study tallies that $93 billion per year goes to treat health problems of people who are overweight.

Connect to Health Affairs for the orginial article.

-Tim
7:15:55 AM    


Colon Cancer Gene Breakthrough

Health-News.co.uk:

U.S. scientists believe they have uncovered gene mutations that are linked to more than 30 per cent of colon cancers and could serve as therapeutic targets.

12:32:58 AM