Snails slither into spa scene in Thailand and around world
By DENIS D. GRAY CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — The last time I encountered escargots they were served up by a French waiter, sizzling in garlic …
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Egypt court convicts doctor of female genital mutilation
By SARAH EL DEEB CAIRO — An Egyptian appeals court on Monday convicted a doctor of manslaughter and performing female genital mutilation that led to the …
Genetics vs. environment in shaping our bodies
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — How a person’s immune system does its job seems to depend more on environment and the germs …
Veterinary medicine is a contact sport
It was a typical day of practice, or as typical as they get. I was finishing an appointment for an annual exam and vaccinations for …
CDC pushes antiviral meds to combat flu
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the midst of a worrisome flu season, health officials are pushing doctors to prescribe …
Dogs, people reveal the content of their character
I started my career as a practicing veterinarian nearly 30 years ago at an emergency clinic in Acworth, a northern suburbs of Atlanta. Learning to …
Florida’s health care for needy kids violates U.S. laws
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that Florida’s health care system for impoverished and disabled children violates several U.S. laws. In the ruling, …
US: Flu season continues to worsen, could peak in the month of January
By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK — Health officials say the flu is rampant in most of the country and could peak soon. The Centers for …
Open mouth and insert foot … again
On the Dec. 15 episode of her satellite radio program, morality advice expert Dr. Laura Schlessinger did it again. While giving advice on how to …
Grant awarded to create plan for health effects of climate change
BRADENTON, Fla. — A Florida county has received a $10,000 grant to prepare for the health effects of climate change. The Florida Department of Health …