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Ohio lawmakers discuss, question new abortion bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:38:41 -0400

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A measure that would force women seeking an abortion to submit to an ultrasound faced strong scrutiny from lawmakers Wednesday as it was presented before a legislative committee that vets health regulations in Ohio.

Pirelli, Mercedes to answer 'Tire-gate' charges

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:30:04 -0400

PARIS - Mercedes and Pirelli must answer charges that they breached Formula One rules by testing tires together.

Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:17 -0400

WASHINGTON - Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.

Free HIV testing events scheduled in Ky.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:05:04 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Some community-based organizations and local health departments are hosting free test events for HIV this month, as National HIV Testing Day is marked on June 27.

Lawsuits filed over SC tuberculosis outbreak

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:29:15 -0400

GREENWOOD, South Carolina - Several lawsuits have been filed against education officials and the Department of Health and Environmental Control over a tuberculosis outbreak at a Greenwood County school.

Democrats delay vote on bill requiring ultrasound

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:19:41 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday he will sign a measure that's quickly working its way through the Republican-controlled Legislature that would require women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound.

Wisconsin governor says he'll sign abortion bill

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:37:26 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he will sign a bill requiring physicians to perform or arrange ultrasounds for women seeking abortions if the Legislature passes it.

Groups debate ultrasound bill at Capitol hearing

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:30:20 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - A bill that would require physicians to provide or arrange an ultrasound for women seeking abortions was heatedly debated Wednesday in packed Assembly and Senate hearing rooms. Critics warned the mandate would interfere in physicians' relationships with patients, while supporters said ultrasounds help women make informed decisions.

INL researchers eye medical imaging techniques

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:22:59 -0400

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho are applying technology typically used for mammograms to examine nuclear fuel.

Bill puts extra information on mammogram reports

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:58:12 -0400

CARSON CITY, Nevada - Some Nevada lawmakers say doctors should tell women with dense breast tissue that mammogram results are inconclusive, but some doctors say there's no need.

WHO: Scientific red tape mars efforts vs. virus

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:48:08 -0400

GENEVA - International efforts to combat a new pneumonia-like virus that has now killed 22 people are being slowed by unclear rules and competition for the potentially profitable rights to disease samples, the head of the World Health Organization warned Thursday.