Ireland cuts way down on plastic bag use

Space & Earth / Environment

Feb 03, 2008 | 4.7 / 5 (10) | 0

Ireland has successfully banned the free distribution and reduced the overall use of plastic bags in businesses throughout the country.

Some scientists doubt Bush space plan

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Feb 03, 2008 | 3.5 / 5 (11) | 5

Scientists and space policy experts say they will debate whether President George Bush's call for a return to the moon and voyage to Mars is feasible.

Gene linked to preterm birth among Hispanic women

Medicine & Health / Genetics

Feb 03, 2008 | 4.5 / 5 (4) | 0

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that the gene ENPP1 is linked to preterm birth and low birth weight among Hispanic women.

FDA: New warning needed for Chantix

Medicine & Health / Medications

Feb 03, 2008 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday called for increased awareness of the health risks of the smoking cessation drug varenicline.

Mutated flu virus resists medicine

Medicine & Health / Diseases

Feb 03, 2008 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 0

The Switzerland-based World Heath Organization said a small percentage of the major influenza virus this season has developed resistance to Tamiflu treatment.

India, U.S. sign space agreement

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Feb 03, 2008 | 3 / 5 (2) | 1

U.S. and Indian officials have signed an agreement for cooperation in space exploration.

Report: U.S. falling short on TB battle

Medicine & Health / Diseases

Feb 03, 2008 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

A new report said the United States is falling short of its benchmark goal of eliminating tuberculosis as a public health problem by 2010.

New strategy helps reduce errors in obstetrical care

Medicine & Health / Other

Feb 03, 2008 | not rated yet | 0

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have implemented patient safety enhancements to dramatically reduce errors and improve the staff’s own perception of the safety climate in obstetrical care.