A Florida doctor was forced out of his job running a local health department after posting signs critical of junk food and doughnuts. via Doctor Forced Out for Disparaging Doughnuts – Well Blog – NYTimes.com. Dr. Newsom regularly posted warnings on an electronic sign outside the health department. According to the news service, the sign  Read more »

The Beverly Hills-based Center for AIDS Prevention has mobilized a nationwide fundraising campaign, but members of the tight-knit AIDS community in California have never heard of the group. Its history is shrouded in mystery, and even people who have interacted with the group are uncertain of its purpose. The Web site offers incorrect information about AIDS prevention and treatment — such as the suggestion that birth control pills prevent the spread of HIV.

Severe temperatures are hitting most of the country this week, but cold weather is no excuse to sit inside over the long winter months. If you do go outside for some fresh air and exercise, make sure to guard yourself from frostbite.

Rivers of Recovery assists those suffering from a wide spectrum of physical and psychological disabilities, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, family members of veterans who have experienced the loss of a loved one are also encouraged to apply.

The writer is working on his latest book Best-selling fantasy author Terry Pratchett is to donate $1m for research into Alzheimer’s disease. The creator of the Discworld series was diagnosed with a rare early-onset form of the disease in December. Pratchett, 59, announced the pledge of about £494,000 at the Alzheimer’s Research Trust annual conference.  Read more »