Allergic reactions and accidental overdoses
Princeton scientists find gene linked to congenital heart defects
Dec. 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
Could lead to lifesaving treatments
Walgreens to purchase local Eaton Apothecary stores
Oct. 24, 2009 Leave a Comment
$19 million deal promises to keep most of 12 local stores
American Cancer Society changes stance on cancer screening
Oct. 21, 2009 5 Comments
Over-screening may have led to over-diagnosis.
Scientists create scaffold to grow new bones
Oct. 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
A novel material that holds drugs directing synthesis of bone
Emerson College creates medical amnesty
Feb. 18, 2009 Leave a Comment
In a bold move, Emerson College has instituted a medical amnesty policy to encourage students who abuse drugs and alcohol to seek potentially life-saving medical treatment without the worry of disciplinary reprisal from the college. “The overarching priority of Emerson College with respect to alcohol and other drugs is to ensure the safety and well-being [...]
EarthTalk: Home remedies? Electric scooters?
Oct. 6, 2008 1 Comment
Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led me to use them? – Jan Levinson, Portland, ME Many of us may be too dependent on over-the-counter painkillers to treat the [...]
