Merck Steps Up PR Campaign After Recall
Merck & Co.'s campaign to defend itself in the wake of the recall of the pain reliever Vioxx intensified as it placed a package of three full-page ads in seven prominent newspapers beginning last Friday.
Interpreters Lower Risks in Hospitals
Romualdo Rivera arrives at the emergency room with what seems to be a complaint of chest pain. But it's hard to be sure — he doesn't speak English.
At Clemson, Low-Carb Diets Raise Prices
The days of college students slurping down cheap ramen noodles in a cramped dorm room might be a thing of the past at Clemson University.
Tucson May Treat Sewage for Potable Water
Using treated sewage for drinking water could help sustain the supply here, said the director of the city's water company.
Texas Woman's Death Probed for Mad Cow Tie
The family of a Beaumont woman is waiting for test results to find out if she died from a form of an affliction connected to mad cow disease.
Scientist to Testify Vs. Philip Morris
A former Philip Morris USA scientist plans to testify that the tobacco giant failed to tell smokers that a change to Merit cigarettes four years ago caused chunks of burning ash to fall off, presenting a potential safety hazard.
Gorging Your Way Through the Holidays?
A feeling of goodwill isn't the only thing you're likely to carry around with you after the holidays; there's a good chance you'll also be lugging a few extra pounds.
Some Childhood Ills Refuse to Go Away
Like the sequel to a bad movie, some medical conditions can show up years after an initial infection or injury. Many of them are every bit as bad -- or worse -- the second time around.
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