Archive for August, 2011

Health Care

• House Passes Bill That Would Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks June 19, 2013
  The legislation is one of the most far-reaching abortion bills in decades and follows the May murder convictions of Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell. The bill, which would ban nearly all abortions starting 20 weeks after fertilization, is unlikely to ever become law. […]
• Patients Lead The Way As Medicine Grapples With Apps June 18, 2013
  Smartphone apps can help count calories or detect a heart attack. People are embracing them to manage many aspects of their health. But medical apps are largely unregulated now, so there's no easy way to be sure which ones are trustworthy and which ones aren't. […]
• How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism June 18, 2013
  A day at a museum promises fun for parents and kids alike. But for children who are on the autism spectrum, a seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming to enjoy. Now, museums are coming up with ways to accommodate these visitors. […]