| Group pushes for condom dispensers in high schools Many youth on P.E.I. are sexually active, and a P.E.I. group is urging high schools to help protect them by installing condom dispensers. cbc.ca |
First Nation shows off flu plan The Cowessess First Nation east of Regina says it has a plan in place for dealing with any outbreak of flu. The reserve is being hailed as a model for others. cbc.ca |
Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good Researchers find long-term risks, but not all agree forbes.com |
The Forsyth Institute Receives The William J. Gies Award For Outstanding Achievement The ADEAGies Foundation will honor The Forsyth Institute with an Outstanding Achievement Award at the Gies Awards celebration to be held on February 27, 2010, in Washington, DC, in conjunction with the 2010 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition. The William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation, and Achievement recognize contributions to, and support of global oral health and education initiatives... medicalnewstoday.com |
Waterproof hearing aids tested The maker of an invisible hearing aid is attempting a waterproof version. Next month, about 60 swimmers will begin testing a next-generation Lyric, to see if stronger coatings can withstand at least three swims a week, allowing the device to repel the water that short-circuits regular hearing aids. cbc.ca |