[Health] This Year's Flu Shot is Doing a Poor Job of Protecting Seniors

This Year's Flu Shot is Doing a Poor Job of Protecting Seniors
http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/20251
One of the most vulnerable, at-risk groups of catching the flu and suffering some of its more serious side effects - seniors - aren't being helped much by this year's flu shot.

German Bishops Approve Use of 'Morning-After Pill' in Rape Cases
http://www.counselheal.com/articles/4018/20130222/german-bishops-approve-use-morning-pill-rape.htm
The Roman Catholic Church in Germany has now approved the use of emergency contraception pill, popularly known as "the morning after pill", to prevent conception in women who have been raped, according to media reports.

Plastic bits in sausage leads to massive recall
http://myfox8.com/2013/02/22/plastic-bits-in-sausage-leads-to-massive-recall/
(CNN) - Packaged meat company Smithfield Packing Company is recalling some 38,000 pounds of pork sausage because it may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves, the U.S.

Magnetic device could help control acid reflux
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/02/20/mayo-study-implantable-ring-controls-chronic-acid-reflux/
An implanted magnetic device could be a new treatment option for people with acid reflux disease, some doctors say. Acid reflux is a painful condition that occurs when stomach acid used to digest food floods the esophagus, causing inflammation and injury.

Passive smoking reduced
http://www.neurope.eu/article/passive-smoking-reduced
The Commission today published a report indicating that exposure of Europeans to second hand smoke in bars has fallen from 46% in 2009 to 28% in 2012.