La. officials suspend abortion clinic's license

Louisiana health officials suspended an abortion clinic's license Friday, the first time the state has used its new authority to shut down such a facility over health and safety concerns. Louisiana - Abortion - Abortion clinic - Health - Reproductive health

Pregnancy week by week

Dr. Lawrence Gibson likens bad health information on the Internet to food poisoning. Consumers, he says, need to be aware and will find reliable information at MayoClinic.com.

Excessive work hours: a serious safety hazards for workers [The Pump Handle]

Public Citizen, the American Medical Student Association ( AMSA ) and other worker advocates petitioned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a regulation limiting the number of hours worked by medical residents. The petitioners argue that the excessive hours expected by the employers (hospitals) of these physicians-in-training cause chronic sleep deprivation and ...

New partnership puts local families first

The list of what parents need for a new baby is longer than a back-to-school supply list. It’s expensive yet necessary.

Internal Affairs: Do Nora Campos and Pete Constant need a time out?

No substitute for the original: Copies chafe CamposSan Jose City Council members Nora Campos and Pete Constant are at it again.