[Health] Bird flu death toll rises to six in China

Bird flu death toll rises to six in China
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/h7n9-bird-flu-strain-has-worrying-traits-experts/article4585014.ece
The death toll from a new strain of bird flu rose to six in China on Thursday as scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and around the world stepped up efforts to determine its pandemic risk.

Judge Orders Morning-After Pill Available for All Ages
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/05/176325584/federal-judge-strikes-down-restrictions-on-plan-b
A federal judge ruled Friday that the government must make the most common morning-after pill available over the counter for all ages, instead of requiring a prescription for girls 16 and younger.

Study: Dementia tops cancer, heart disease in cost
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Alzheimers+other+dementias+most+costly+malady+tops+cancer+heart/8190968/story.html
Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer's is the most expensive malady in the U.S., costing families and society $157 billion to $215 billion a year, according to a new study that looked at this in unprecedented detail.

America's elderly Medicare cancer patients' lives in jeopardy over federal ...
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/sequester-cuts-hit-cancer-clinics-elderly-article-1.1308281?localLinksEnabled=false
The fiscal crunch is putting the squeeze on some of the most vulnerable Americans - elderly cancer patients. The mandated federal budget cuts that went into effect on April 1 will make cancer clinics go broke if they give Medicare patients the chemotherapy ...

Slain Abortion Doctor George Tiller's Clinic Reopens in Kansas
http://www.counselheal.com/articles/4733/20130405/slain-abortion-doctor-george-tillers-clinic-reopens-kansas.htm
Nearly four years ago, in May 2009, Dr. George Tiller was murdered in a Wichita church. Dr. Tiller had become a controversial figure because he was one of only a select group of doctors in the country who performed late-term abortions.

Springfield Firefighters Promote Autism Awareness
http://www.catchannel.com/news/2013/4/cats-help-kids-with-autism.aspx
This release was published on the Springfield Township website. Springfield Firefighters are supporting Autism Awareness Month, a global initiative held every April to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting those with Autism ...

Hassan recognizing Donate Life Month in NH
http://www.frenchtribune.com/teneur/1317214-organ-donation-week-going
CONCORD, New Hampshire - Gov. Maggie Hassan is proclaiming April "Donate Life Month" in New Hampshire. She's joining people personally touched by organ or tissue donations at the State House on Friday to encourage people to register as organ ...

Hypertension and use of BP medications on the rise in US, says CDC
http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/blogs/lead-poisoning-levels-rise-for-kids-under-five
Atlanta, GA - The prevalence of self-reported hypertension increased over a recent five-year period in the US, as did the number of individuals taking antihypertensive medications, according to a new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and ...