US Seeks Continued Stem Cell Funding During Appeal

We Need More Research On Genetically Altered Salmon Says FDA Advisory Panel Medical News Today A panel of experts that advises the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided on Monday more research was needed before it could vote on whether to recommend approval to allow genetically modified salmon to be bred for human consumption in the US. ... See all stories on this topic »

Global dementia costs hit £388bn The Guardian The worldwide cost of dementia this year will be £388bn in social care, unpaid care by relatives and medical bills, according to a report published today. The organisation that commissioned it said dementia would be "the most significant health and ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

A consumer's guide to health care overhaul, 6 months in Kansas City Star By MARY AGNES CAREY By Sept. 23, the six-month anniversary of the enactment of the health care overhaul, many of the law's provisions will be in effect. Most consumers, however, won't see any changes until after Jan. 1, when their new health plan year ... See all stories on this topic »

Leading Oxford geneticist awarded Lasker accolade BBC News A leading Oxford professor has been awarded a top American prize for 50 years of biomedical science research. Sir David Weatherall is the only person from outside the US to be honoured with the Lasker award this year. He has been recognised for his ... See all stories on this topic »

Cyber-bullying linked to spike in depression Washington Post By Donna St. George Washington Post Staff Writer A study released Tuesday shows that as bullying has moved beyond the schoolyard and on to Facebook pages, online chat groups and cellphone text messages, its victims are feeling more hopeless and ... See all stories on this topic »

DEA Providing Sites for Prescription Drug Disposal Food Consumer In its continuing effort to stem the growing tide of prescription drug abuse across the nation, the Drug Enforcement Agency has set up 3400 sites for people to dispose of their old or unused prescriptions. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is ... See all stories on this topic »

US Seeks Continued Stem Cell Funding During Appeal BusinessWeek By William McQuillen Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The government should be allowed to continue funding embryonic stem-cell research while it appeals a lower court order banning the programs, the Justice Department said in a court filing. ... See all stories on this topic »