Poor health puts older workers off staying: study

Reuters - Working conditions must be improved for older people if governments and companies are to persuade them to continue contributing to economic growth into their old age, according to Swedish and British scientists.

Healthcare measure faces tough path in Senate

Scientists devise early treatment for spine injury

Reuters - Injecting tiny polymer spheres into rats right after a spinal cord injury helped the animals recover movement and prevented secondary nerve damage that often follows such injuries, U.S. researchers said on Sunday.

House backs anti-abortion amendment

Reuters - The House of Representatives voted on Saturday to tighten a ban against using federal funds to finance abortions under the proposed Democratic healthcare reform legislation.

Obama "absolutely confident" on Senate health bill

Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Saturday he was "absolutely confident" the Senate would follow the lead of the House of Representatives in passing legislation to overhaul the healthcare system.

Another reason to cover your cough: pets at risk

Reuters - People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else to worry about infecting too -- their pets.

What kids drink at 5 could affect weight at 15

Reuters - Parents may be setting their daughters up for weight problems simply by allowing them to drink two or more sweetened drinks daily while young, study findings hint.

CDC says U.S. making progress on swine flu vaccine

Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk

Reuters - Men who regularly get moderate exercise may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer -- including aggressive, fast-growing tumors, a new study finds.