Tuesday is health news day for many daily newspapers and other news groups. Here is a roundup of what's making news this Tuesday:
- The Los Angeles Times reports on concerns that nanotechnology that imbeds miniscule silver particles into consumer products (from socks to plastic containers) to kill germs may make its way into human cells causing toxicity.
- An article in the New York Times reports that more than 11 million adults (18-64 years of age) in the U.S. with a chronic illness are also uninsured.
- Reuters reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared six flu vaccines for the 2008-2009 flu season with protection against additional strains of flu to make the approved vaccines more effective.
- The Washington Post today reports on efforts of National Alliance for Hispanic Health member La Clinica del Pueblo in Washington, DC to support healthy diet and activity habits which Hispanic immigrants bring to the U.S. but lose as they adopt North American health norms.
