Hypoxia and Medicine

Medical Condition News

Book says many US universities a waste of moneyThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:40PMNEW YORK, July 30 — Spending as much as US$250,000 (RM800,000) on a bachelors degree from world-renowned US universities such as Harvard University and Yale is a waste of money, a new book asserts. “Higher Education? How Colleges Are Wasting Our Money And Failing Our Kids — And What We Can Do About It,” urges parents and students to consider ...

Grain bin tragedyThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:35PMAuthorities continue to investigate the cause of Wednesday’s fatal grain bin accident in rural Mount Carroll that claimed the lives of two area teens and prompted a massive rescue effort involving emergency agencies from across the region.

Court will monitor Bernards mom ruled insane after killing sonThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:29PMBERNARDS — The condition of a township woman who was ruled insane after killing her 12-year-old son in 2006 will be reviewed in January to determine if doctors can begin considering her release from Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.

Calcium pills 'raise' heart riskThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:25PMCalcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.

Should people wear motorcycle helmets?Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:24PMTwenty years ago 47 states required helmets for all motorcycle riders, now that number is at 20 states. Dave Williams has been in three motorcycle accidents, "One the pick-up we hit it in the bed and flew over the bed rolled and hit our heads and the helmets were trashed.