Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants

Feb. 03, 2012, 3:37 pm

NEW YORK — The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to deny funding to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent criticism that resounded across the Internet, jeopardizing Komen's iconic image.

Breast cancer group ends Planned Parenthood partnership

Feb. 02, 2012, 10:28 am
Pink ribbons have for decades been a symbol of resolve and compassion in the face of the deadly disease of breast cancer. Now, that nearly ubiquitous icon has many women seeing red.

Pulse on Health: For whom do experts speak?

Feb. 01, 2012, 6:00 am

Two physicians, one from the University of Pennsylvania and one from Massachusetts General Hospital, wrote a New York Times opinion piece criticizing Mayo Clinic for investing in proton therapy to treat cancer.

Animal labs give comforts as research critters give lives

Jan. 30, 2012, 9:28 am

Square-inch living requirements for mice, rats, chinchillas and zebra fish are codified in government grant manuals, university directives and federal inspection protocols. And they remain a highly charged issue for animal-rights activists.

OMC joins effort to reduce infections

Jan. 30, 2012, 8:53 am
Olmsted Medical Center has joined a three-year, national effort funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to reduce surgical-site and urinary-tract infections.

Men more likely to develop cognitive impairment, Mayo Clinic study finds

Jan. 30, 2012, 8:53 am

Researchers at Mayo Clinic say mild cognitive impairment — often a precursor to dementias such as Alzheimer's disease — is more common in men ages 70 to 89, and those without education beyond high school.

Horseshoe tournament raises money for local families

Jan. 30, 2012, 7:33 am

The Kenny Smith Memorial Horseshoe Tournament, with silent auctions, meat raffles, a bake sale and chili feed, is set to begin at noon Feb. 11. Also part of the event will be a DJ from 8 p.m. until close at the Hammond Bar in Hammond.

Joint surgery need decreases for those with rheumatoid arthritis

Jan. 30, 2012, 7:29 am
Researchers at Mayo Clinic say joint surgery for people with rheumatoid arthritis is decreasing, and it may be due to better management of the disease with medication.
New Mayo Clinic heart book to hit the shelves

Jan. 30, 2012, 7:15 am
Mayo Clinic's new book about heart disease in a dozen years is expected to be available starting Tuesday.
Senior center to host free shingles seminar

Jan. 30, 2012, 7:12 am
The Rochester Senior Center is hosting a free physician-led education seminar on shingles and post-shingles nerve pain.