US Senate Renews Nat’l Flood Insurance Program
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 7:59 am
In a 92-6 vote, the US Senate passed a renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program until 2013. The Senate bill will also create a commission to study how available and affordable catastrophic insurance is in places prone to hurricanes and earthquakes.
Rocket Fuel in Our Drinking Water?
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 11:44 am
EPA might not take action to remove toxic rocket fuel from drinking water.
Study: Smoking Bans Reduce Teen Smoking
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 3:11 pm
A new study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in reducing the number of teens who become smokers.
U.S. Kids Prescribed Drugs at High Rates
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 7:20 am
A new medical study suggests U.S. children are taking anti-psychotic medicines at an increasing rate.
Can You Be Fat But Fit?
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 2:27 pm
39,000 women were tracked in a recent study and the results show that "active" overweight people may be able to cut risks, but not totally eliminate them.
Rock-A-Bye Baby
Tue, April 08, 2008 - 2:21 am
New study suggest less sleep for babies and toddlers could mean more pounds.
Soft Bed Or Hard Bed For Back Pain?
Mon, April 07, 2008 - 10:50 am
Study Gets Mixed Results, But More Find Soft Bed Slightly Better For Back Pain.
Infant Abuse Study
Thu, April 03, 2008 - 1:59 pm
The first national study of child abuse in
infants finds that about one in 50 are abused or neglected..
Nice Guys DON’T Finish Last?
Thu, March 20, 2008 - 2:18 am
Harvard researchers say old adage may be wrong.
‘Bama Bound
Tue, March 18, 2008 - 6:32 am
Census figures show people are on the move and many are making Alabama their home.
New Program Pays Kids To Study
Wed, January 23, 2008 - 3:32 pm
"Learn & Earn" pays the lucky students 8 dollars and hour.
Autism Cases Rise Despite Vaccine Change
Tue, January 08, 2008 - 11:52 am
Study: Calif. Autism Cases Continue To Increase Even After Removal Of Vaccine Preservative