[Health] Fukushima Residents Have Slighter Higher Cancer Risk

Fukushima Residents Have Slighter Higher Cancer Risk
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/02/28/cancer_risk_higher_in_area_worst_hit_by_fukushima_nuclear_accident_says_who.html
There is a lightly higher risk of developing some types of cancers for people living near the site of the Fukushima nuclear power disaster, says a group of international experts who carried out an analysis.

Same Genetic Basis Found in 5 Types of Mental Disorders
http://www.khou.com/news/health/Huge-study-5-mental-disorders-share-genetic-links--193738251.html
The psychiatric illnesses seem very different - schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, major depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Hawaiians have highest well-being rating for 4th year
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/hawaii-still-the-happiest-state-and-only-getting-happier/
Survey rates well-being in all 50 states. Here's a look at the rankings. Honolulu. Hawaii tops the list of states for overall well-being.

Facebook, Google tech gurus to design cancer research game
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/enterprise-it/services-apps/Google-Facebook-to-develop-cancer-research-game/articleshow/18742250.cms
By Kate Kelland. LONDON | Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:11pm EST. LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists from a British cancer charity are teaming up with technology gurus from the likes of Amazon, Facebook and Google to design and develop a mobile game aimed at ...

'Sequester' cuts to hit healthcare hard
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/27/3257042/no-ruckus-about-medicare-cuts.html
Expected Medicare payment cuts have hospitals and doctors worried. Public health and medical research programs may suffer disproportionately more.

Damages top $11M against J&J in vaginal-implant lawsuit
http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/jury-awards-7-8m-in-damages-in-new-jersey-surgical-mesh-lawsuit-1.1176182
A jury in Atlantic City ordered Johnson & Johnson on Thursday to pay $7.8 million in punitive damages to a former hospice nurse for the pain and suffering she endured after using a vaginal mesh implant sold by J&J's Ethicon subsidiary.

Debi Austin, featured in anti-smoking 'Voicebox' ad, dies
http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/02/debi-austin-dies-star-of-voicebox-anti-smoking-ad-was-62.html
Deborah "Debi" Austin, a Californian who became a symbol of the anti-smoking movement for her powerful role in advocacy and education, died last week.

Genzyme Employees Trek 30-Miles For International Rare Disease Day
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57571673/rare-disease-day-puts-spotlight-on-30-million-americans/
Thursday, more than 180 Genzyme employees made their second annual trek across a nearly 30-mile course to raise awareness and show their support for International Rare Disease Day, which is celebrated annually on Feb. 28.