Birth defects more common in IVF babies - study Independent online Babies conceived through certain fertility treatment techniques are about one-third more likely to have a birth defect than babies conceived without any extra help from technology, according to a review of several dozen studies. | However, the researchers - whose findings were published in the journ...
Birth of new Greek drachma would be pained, rushed Reuters | WASHINGTON May 20 (Reuters) - If or when policymakers finally decide Greece should leave the euro, the exit could happen so quickly that "new drachma" currency notes might not be printed in time. | In principle, some of the long-term consequences o...
Catholic Church defends birth-control stance amid strong opposition Denver Post | Most Americans — including Catholics — think the church is completely out of step with modern social norms in opposing contraception. | It is, church leaders say. And it's a good thing. | The pope recently urged U.S. bishops to remain s...
Ad campaign for pet birth control takes unique approach Celebrity Café | A recent ad campaign produced by the Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) takes a unique approach to illustrating the need to control the sexual activity of pets. | According to itsybitsysteps, the ad series is titled “Prevent more. Fix at Month Fo...
Bishops reject softened birth control rule Jakarta Post | U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are rejecting the Obama administration's plan to accommodate faith groups that object to the birth control mandate. | The bishops said in a statement Tuesday to Health and Human Services that the prospective new rules do...
Bishops reject softened birth control rule Atlanta Journal | WASHINGTON — U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are rejecting the Obama administration's plan to accommodate faith groups that object to the birth control mandate. Election 2012: Across the nation | Nebraska GOP chooses Senate challenger for Kerrey ...
Julie Walters: BBC is practically run by women The Daily Telegraph The BBC has so many female staff that it is "practically run by women", Julie Walters has claimed. | Julie Walters says women are being given more interesting roles Photo: Richard Saker/Rex Features tag --> | By Nick Collins | 5:56PM BST 20 May 2012 | Comments | Mrs Walters, the Bafta and Emmy winning actress, said female actresses are slowly ...
Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers Austin American Statesman | CHICAGO — New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers. | The advice applies only to those aged 55 to 74. The risks of screening younger or older smokers or nonsmokers outweigh any benefits, according to the guidelines. | About 8 million ...
