A large physicians group representing urologists who treat prostate cancer has stopped recommending a routine blood test to screen for prostate cancer saying that men should decide for themselves whether to be screened for the prostate specific antigen marker.  Read full story

Just in time for amusement park season, researchers found in a new study that nearly 93,000 emergency room visits in children from 1990 through 2010 were due to an injury from an amusement park ride. Read full story

The catch-phrase “Boston Strong” has become an emotional rallying cry after the marathon bombings. More than 45,000 people have bought Boston Strong t-shirts, raising $700,000 for the One Fund Boston charity established to help victims and their families. Read full story

Less than a month after a federal judge ordered the US Food and Drug Administration to make emergency contraception available over the counter without any age restrictions, the agency announced that it would allow one product to be offered on drugstore shelves -- but only to those age 15 and over. Read full story

Wrigley’s launched a caffeinated gum this week called Alert Energy, adding to the numerous foods and beverages now containing added caffeine for energy. The government has decided to investigate whether these products pose a health hazard. Read full story

A spate of news stories Monday discuss a hot trend in plastic surgery: upper arm lifts to reduce the sag and wag of extra tissue and skin. Exercises to try instead.  Read full story

Fresh vegetables, yet again, have been linked to a food poisoning outbreak. This time it’s cucumbers tainted with salmonella. Imported from Mexico, the cucumbers have sickened at least 73 people in 18 states, including Massachusetts, where one illness was reported. Read full story

Many women continue taking prescription medications while pregnant, but research suggests that the anti-seizure drug valproate and some other medications could increase their baby’s chances of developing autism.  Read full story

Have you seen the new Dove commercial where women are asked to describe themselves for a sketch artist who can’t see them? Do you think it paints too rosy a picture of how the world views women’s beauty? Read full story

As if drive-throughs weren’t enough, now Burger King now offers a delivery service to all those who are too lazy to get up, step into their cars, and drive to the nearest location. The fast-food chain announced on Tuesday that it would now be delivering to Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. That’s in addition to deliveries already made in New York, Miami, and Houston. Would you like to see the service expand to Boston? Read full story