Sunday, Jul. 31, 2005

From The Medical Desk

Federal health officials say 81% of U.S. toddlers are being vaccinated on time; Massachusetts does best at 89%, Nevada worst at 68% o Two-thirds of Americans ages 80 and older have high blood pressure, but only 38% of men and 23% of women in that age group are effectively controlling it o Researchers have isolated compounds in broccoli that may help prevent bladder cancer