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Scientists make cells that form eggs and sperm in lab
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. researchers have found a way to coax human embryonic stem cells to turn into the types of cells that make eggs and sperm, shedding light on a stage of early human development that has not been fully understood.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-28
Hundreds of thousands protest abortion reforms in Spain
MADRID (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Madrid Saturday to condemn plans by Spain's socialist government to liberalise abortion laws in the overwhelmingly Catholic country.
Nations:Spain Source:(AFP)
2009-10-17
Pregnant? Get a flu shot -- but it may be a hassle
WASHINGTON - It's hard for pregnant women to escape the message: You're at extra risk from swine flu -- it could trigger premature labor, hospitalize you for weeks, even kill you -- so be among the first in line for vaccine next month. But only about one in seven pregnant women gets a flu shot each winter.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(AP)
2009-09-29
Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal
MONDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Along with keeping mom healthy, regular exercise during pregnancy helps prevent excessive newborn weight, a new study shows.
Source:(HealthDay News)
2009-09-23
Oxfam warns of inaction on child, mother mortality
LONDON (AFP) - Millions of people are dying every year because of a lack of free healthcare in poor countries, Oxfam said Monday, urging world leaders to step up their commitment to cutting the figure.
Nations:Malawi Mozambique Liberia Nepal Source:(AFP)
2009-09-13
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