health
45,000 join AIDS walk in New York
May 23, 2011On a recent May Sunday, I, along with a small group of family and friends, walked to remember my oldest son Keith, who died of AIDS 20 years ago.
Read moreDangerous bacteria found on meat in Michigan, and nationwide
May 17, 2011Meat samples from Detroit-area supermarkets contained antibiotic-resistant Staphlococcus aurea bacteria, scientists at Wayne State University reported this week. But it's not just Michigan.
Read moreWisconsin union battle moves to … Massachusetts?
May 9, 2011The overwhelmingly Democratic Massachusetts state House passed a bill that would limit the right of public employees to collectively bargain for their health care.
Read moreGay and straight teens less likely to commit suicide in liberal areas
April 19, 2011A break-through study involved 32,000 Oregon high school student.
Read moreMillions forced to work while sick
April 12, 2011Millions of American workers have no paid sick days at all, especially those who need them the most, says a recent "snapshot" by the Economic Policy Institute.
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