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Today at 15:05:21 - "New Zealanders deserve first class health treatment not third world" says Arthritis New Zealand after New Zealand came last in a comparison of 14 developed nations on their use of selected medicines. ...
Today at 14:05:15 - Improving New Zealand school children's diets requires a much wider focus than just targeting unhealthy foods available at schools, University of Otago research suggests.
Today at 13:05:27 - With World Breastfeeding Week approaching (1 - 7 August), Plunket would like to challenge New Zealanders to give breastfeeding greater support in their communities.
Today at 13:05:27 - A nurse practitioner working in Katikati in the Bay of Plenty, Rosemary Minto, has been elected the chair of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation's 2000-strong College of Primary Health Care Nurses.
29/07/2010 at 18:08:00 - From next week Sovereign customers will get unprecedented access to some of the best medical specialists in the world, as its partnership with the international Best Doctors network kicks off.
Today at 08:05:11 - New Zealand has been ranked last in a comparison of 14 developed nations on their use of selected medicines.New Zealand was far below Australia in the study, which was done for the British Government ...
Today at 08:05:11 - The hospital management of heart attack patients has been improving, but many experience delays and New Zealand's rates of invasive treatment are lower than in comparable countries, an audit has found ...
29/07/2010 at 05:00:00 - Thank you, Geoff Harper, for raising the issue of quality rest home care for our vulnerable elderly folks.I have been an advocate for three of my rela
29/07/2010 at 04:59:00 - Euthanasia is defined by the Concise Oxford Dictionary as "the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease or in an irreversible coma".The Oxford defines murder as "the unlaw ...
27/07/2010 at 05:00:00 - Many New Zealanders, especially those with loved ones in rest homes, think their elderly relatives are safely and carefully looked after by well meaning and benign organisations.This may well have bee ...
20/07/2010 at 20:42:33 - New Zealand company Atlantis Healthcare, which has operations in nine countries and aims to become a world leader in its field, has sold a 50-percent stake to a London-based investor for $20 million. ...
15/07/2010 at 16:16:09 - Auckland start-up Rex Bionics has unveiled the world’s first robotics legs that enable the wheel-chair bound to move about in an upright position. The device, called the Robotic Exoskelton (Rex) ...
09/07/2010 at 14:54:07 - Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says he is considering a tax rebate on health insurance premiums for people over 65. Speaking as leader of the United Future Party, he told a Bay of Plenty Grey Power meet ...
06/07/2010 at 16:12:18 - If you find yourself needing breast reduction surgery don’t blame the roast chook you just ate, the Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand says. The association’s Executive Director M ...
24/06/2010 at 16:08:43 - Middle-aged people involved in “swinging” behaviour have similar rates of sexually transmitted diseases to teenagers and gay and bisexual men, according to a Dutch study. Swingers are hete ...
Today at 16:11:06 - Proteins are large molecules consisting of amino acids which our bodies and the cells in our bodies need to function properly. Our body structures, functions, the regulation of the body's cells, tissu ...
Today at 13:20:12 - WHO Director-General Margaret Chan on Tuesday rejected recent criticisms that her decisions to declare H1N1 (swine flu) a pandemic were impacted by her advisers' link to the pharmaceutical industry, t ...
Today at 13:20:12 - "Key scientists behind World Health Organization advice on stockpiling of pandemic flu drugs had financial ties with companies which stood to profit," according to a joint investigation by BMJ in coll ...
Today at 13:20:12 - The European Vaccine Manufacturers (EVM) notes the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) resolution. While EVM welcomes any lessons learned on what worked and what can be improved for all as ...
Today at 13:20:14 - American-Indian adolescents continue to have the highest rates of illicit drug use among all ethnic groups. Although previous research has found that increasing adolescent exposure to protective facto ...
Today at 16:48:16 - Thousands of disabled students would be eligible for $20,000 to help with education costs under a Coalition government, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has announced.
Today at 16:33:16 - Commonwealth chief medical officer Jim Bishop says seasonal flu vaccinations for children under five can continue.
Today at 12:18:15 - Sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis are about to get access to three more drug options.
Today at 12:18:21 - Researchers in WA are trying to determine why most health and social services have failed to significantly improve the health and well being of Aboriginal people.
Today at 11:18:18 - Social Inclusion Commissioner David Cappo has released a discussion paper critical of disability services in South Australia.
Today at 11:18:18 - A pregnant woman with swine flu is fighting for her life in the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Today at 16:20:52 - Recently, more and more smoking rooms appear in public places. Railway stations, for example. There are "NO SMOKING" signs everywhere. According to a survey, the number of people dying of smoking reac ...
Today at 16:20:52 - Those simple exercises will become more and more complicated. This is a regular trace for our learning. Grow Taller 4 Idiots follows a normal but effective natural method for our growth.
Today at 16:20:52 - Select a location. Wedding dress and photo studio shops are so many. Where should you find your dream colorful dress? In general, the dress style is complete in large-scale professional wedding dress ...
Today at 16:20:52 - Moore said that Iverson has stayed in Atlanta with his families these days. Moore also appreciated to Grizzlies` president Michael Haislip with the continuous support for Iverson. When Iverson had wor ...
Today at 16:20:52 - But this will fundamentally disrupt dogs' biological clock. To keep dogs healthy, the masters should consider changing their living patterns. Good sleep and bad sleep: because the appropriate sim ...
Today at 16:10:25 - (NC)-Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition in which the individual is susceptible to several seizures. More than 300,000 Canadians, or one in 100, have active epilepsy. Approximately 50 per ce ...
Today at 16:10:25 - (NC)-Epilepsy is the second most common neurological disorder next to migraines. More than 300,000 Canadians, or one in 100, have active epilepsy. It is defined as a tendency to suffer from seizures, ...
Today at 16:10:25 - (NC)-When an emergency seizure strikes it can be extremely dangerous for the patient who suffers from epilepsy. Time is definitely of the essence. The longer an emergency seizure goes untreated, the ...
Today at 16:10:25 - (NC)-Poor nutrition, perhaps due to loss of appetite, bad teeth or lower fixed incomes can lead to lower iron levels in seniors. Inadequate absorption or insufficient utilization, perhaps due to side ...
Today at 16:10:25 - (NC)-Certain consumer products are prohibited or regulated in Canada for safety reasons. Some of the items you, as a parent, go looking for in the United States or other countries could be illegal bec ...
Today at 14:10:10 - Fresh evidence that older women who take calcium supplements have greater risk of heart attack
Today at 11:10:17 - New study finds the 'severity of the arthritis diminished as the frequency of alcohol consumption increased'
Today at 04:27:00 - Insiders fear the government and food industry are only lukewarm
Today at 04:27:00 - Task force calls for substantial cut in salt levels, new guidelines on daily intakes, and uniform serving sizes
29/07/2010 at 15:47:00 - As AIDS activists protest at the square where Hitler once railed, the world needs to ask: Who is today's tyrant?
29/07/2010 at 11:16:00 - An intense daily workout routine can pay bigger dividends with a little rest and variation
Today at 13:14:09 - Study Shows Patients Taking Pills to Boost Calcium Levels Face 31 Percent Increase in Heart Attacks
Today at 13:14:09 - A new study in the British Medical Journal shows calcium supplements are linked to an increased risk of heart attack. As Dr. Jon Lapook reports, researchers say doctors should rethink recommending cal ...
Today at 10:29:10 - Are Stadiums Serving Up Tainted Fare
Today at 10:29:10 - Susan Koeppen reports on the dangers of hair salons using unlicensed stylists.
Today at 05:59:15 - Erica Hill spoke with Dr. Jennifer Ashton about new research that suggests that brain function is sharper among middle-aged people than that of younger people.
Today at 05:59:15 - New Studies Reveal That More People Would Attempt CPR If Given Better Instructions, No Mouth-to-Mouth
Today at 13:10:14 - The B.C. government has cancelled a program that tested the sexual responses of young sex offenders by attaching sensors to their genitals, after it learned one of the researchers has been charged wit ...
Today at 12:10:10 - Rabbits were able to regrow a leg joint using their own stem cells, say scientists exploring the cells' potential to replace artificial joints in human patients.
Today at 10:10:18 - Ontario's acting chief coroner has ordered a review of all drowning deaths in the province since May following the death of a 2½-year-old-boy in a backyard swimming pool in the Ottawa region.
Today at 10:10:18 - Alberta Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky is putting together a committee to look at whether to pay for studies of a controversial experimental treatment for people with multiple sclerosis.
Today at 09:10:16 - The controversial chemical bisphenol A has been found in 40 per cent of receipts collected by the U.S. organization Environmental Working Group.
Today at 13:20:05 - A SWIMMING pool complex has been closed as part of an investigation into a rise in cases of a stomach infection.
29/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - PEOPLE with knee or hip problems could in future "grow" their own replacement joints using their own stem cells, scientists said today.
29/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - DUNDEE's distinctive dialect could hold the secret to a long and happy life for elderly citizens there.
29/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - THE funding of long-term care of the elderly is a socio-economic time bomb successive governments at Westminster and Holyrood have failed to defuse.
29/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, a health minister said yesterday.
Today at 12:44:31 - CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GTCR, one of the country's leading private equity firms, announced today that Actient Pharmaceuticals, LLC has successfully completed a transaction to license and acquire six ...
Today at 12:44:31 - DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actient Pharmaceuticals, LLC ("Actient"), a portfolio company of GTCR, announced today the company successfully completed a transaction to license and acquire six pha ...
Today at 12:44:31 - BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP ("Robbins Geller") (http://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases/monsanto/) today announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of ...
Today at 12:44:31 - ARLINGTON, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company, is pleased to announce the launch of the EVOLUTIONT Medial- Pivot Knee System ...
Today at 12:44:31 - MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPSI): Second Quarter Highlights: Revenues of $37.7 million; 12-month backlog of $120.4 million; Earnings per diluted share ...
Today at 12:44:03 - HONG KONG (Reuters) - Calcium supplements, which many people consume hoping to ward off osteoporosis, may increase the risk of heart attack by as much as 30 percent, researchers reported Friday.
Today at 12:14:03 - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen's experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday ...
Today at 11:14:02 - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sanofi-Aventis failed to follow proper manufacturing procedures at a vaccine plant in France, U.S. regulators said in a letter released on Thursday.
Today at 11:14:02 - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - San Francisco sends out seven ambulances in response to people thought to be in cardiac or respiratory arrest for every one person that is actually in cardiac arrest, accor ...
Today at 09:44:05 - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research shows that babies born to methamphetamine-using moms face much higher risks of serious complications, compared to babies not exposed in the womb to this illega ...
Today at 12:20:09 - HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's common for young children to have a tough time when mom or dad leaves them with someone else.
Today at 12:20:13 - HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Children adopted by gay or lesbian parents develop as well as those adopted by heterosexual couples, a new study has found.
Today at 12:20:15 - HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate) Oral Solution has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic drooling in children aged 3 to 16 ...
Today at 12:20:06 - HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Weight loss has been noted among patients who've had a knee or hip replacement, a new study says.
Today at 12:20:20 - HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Children with brain injuries tend to be able to acquire the same language abilities as other children but have greater difficulty developing story-t ...
Today at 12:29:30 - AFP - Ordinary calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bones may boost the risk of heart attacks, according to a study released Friday.
Today at 11:59:07 - Reuters - Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen's experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
Today at 11:29:15 - HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's common for young children to have a tough time when mom or dad leaves them with someone else.
Today at 11:29:15 - HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Hyperglycemia, the medical term for high blood sugar, is a prime cause of complications among people with diabetes.
Today at 11:29:15 - HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Children adopted by gay or lesbian parents develop as well as those adopted by heterosexual couples, a new study has found.
Today at 12:20:05 - The study relies on computer simulations to gauge cost-effectiveness.
Today at 04:48:21 - More than 53% of respondents said they didn't get sufficient training in med school to address patients' sexual concerns.
Today at 02:19:23 - Programs limited to health assessments and "let's get fit!" web-based efforts are most likely to fail.
Today at 01:32:25 - Also: new painkiller policy proposed in Washington State; the insured seem to be using less health care; Dendreon publishes results in the NEJM.
29/07/2010 at 13:20:26 - Obama isn't anti-business, Aetna CEO Williams said, but the administration may lack an understanding of what it takes to run a business. In the interview, Williams also talked about the company's rece ...
Today at 11:10:04 - Researchers have developed an implantable sensor that measures blood sugar continuously and transmits the information without wires - a milestone, they said, in diabetes treatment
29/07/2010 at 08:16:28 - It may not seem surprising, in a society where energy drinks, mocha-frappuccinos and 12-hour workdays are so highly valued, that North Americans aren't getting much sleep
28/07/2010 at 10:54:42 - You might already be aware of the health benefits of chick peas, beans, lentils and other members of the legume family, but that doesn't mean you're eating them. Not the most popular foods in the Cana ...
28/07/2010 at 06:54:06 - An updated edition of a mental health bible for doctors may include diagnoses for 'disorders' such as toddler tantrums and binge eating, experts say, and could mean that soon no-one will be classed as ...
28/07/2010 at 06:02:19 - Although acupuncture is promoted as a way to induce labour in women who go past their due date, a Danish study had added to evidence casting doubt on its usefulness.
Today at 12:20:08 - A easy ways to get 10 grams of fat-flushing Resistant Starch a day.
Today at 09:20:19 - Weekly Picks for Thursday, July 29: A look at what Health.com editors are reading this week
Today at 02:27:19 - As temperatures creep into the 90s and beyond, dehydration and heat exhaustion while exercising become a very real-and potentially dangerous-threat.
29/07/2010 at 14:00:00 - Busy weeks call for tasty meals with simple ingredients that can be easily eaten again the next day. This budget-friendly grocery list is built to last.
29/07/2010 at 06:17:54 - These sneaky tricks, courtesy of the CarbLovers Diet book, will help you eat well every day.
Today at 10:59:08 - Health insurance scams on the rise; a team effort to re-engineer care at hospitals.
Today at 12:44:27 - Think you can't control how quickly you age? Think again, says nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden.
29/07/2010 at 07:33:00 - How to distinguish between a cold or allergy; the hospital, your care coordinator.
29/07/2010 at 05:51:00 - Beware of sales pitches for health coverage that seems too good to be true.
28/07/2010 at 08:00:00 - How coffee can energize your workout; hospitals are increasingly requiring cash up front.
28/07/2010 at 07:40:00 - Sneezing, stuffy head, runny nose can all be signs of colds and allergies; how to distinguish.
Today at 10:10:14 - Researchers have developed an implantable sensor that measures blood sugar continuously and transmits the information without wires -- a milestone, they said, in diabetes treatment.
Today at 10:10:14 - It may not seem surprising, in a society where energy drinks, mocha-frappuccinos and 12-hour workdays are so highly valued, that North Americans aren't getting much sleep.
Today at 09:10:16 - A fleet of 6,000 bicycles for hire will hit the streets of central London on Friday when the city's mayor Boris Johnson launches a scheme intended to fuel a cycling revolution in the congested capital ...
Today at 09:10:16 - When someone collapses suddenly, mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing may not be necessary and could lower the chances of survival, researchers said in two studies on Wednesday that found chest compression ...
Today at 04:36:32 - The health minister said she couldn't commit to implementing a plan designed by her own expert panel to reduce the dangerously high sodium consumption of Canadians.
Today at 09:13:26 - Here's a look at food to check out across the city. Read on.
Today at 09:13:26 - In a bid to get closer to their food, more people are learning how to butcher meat on their own. Read on for more.
Today at 09:13:26 - Prepare to shell out a cool $ 69 for this hot dog. New York's popular Serendipity 3 restaurant has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the costliest hot dog - called the Serendipity Foot-Lo ...
Today at 09:13:26 - Enter the Candwich, an elongated soda drink can that looks like it should have some sort of sugary drink or beer in it. Liquid substance, however, has been replaced with sandwich-making ingredients an ...
Today at 09:13:26 - Dal makhni, egg curry and masala chai figure on the top of singer Sunidhi Chauhan's favourites list. Here's a look at more of the singer's favourites.
Today at 09:13:26 - Friendship Day is all about making your best buddy feel special. Here are some cool gift options.
Today at 08:43:09 - In an internal meeting some years ago, Sajjan Jindal, 50, once said: I have started late. Look at the Tatas and Birlas. They are already so big, so I need to grow faster.
29/07/2010 at 08:21:08 - If one can be flattered by ones mimics, what about by ones critics? Few people are clever and stupid enough to flatter Christopher Hitchens with imitation but he does tend to attract some of the fine ...
28/07/2010 at 08:02:00 - The talented Anjolie Ela Menon survived bazaar fluctuations and trends to emerge as a collectible heavyweight, but her works continue to be scarce.
28/07/2010 at 07:30:55 - Take a self-help book, combine it with high fashion and what do you get? A publisher wholl agree to publish you, for sure. Set up a Facebook account and a certain critical mass of readership is also a ...
27/07/2010 at 07:44:00 - What Gutenberg really did when he invented the printing press was simple: he changed the relationship between book and the reader. Its often forgotten that pre-Gutenberg, you were either a patron abl ...
Today at 07:58:10 - The ancient manual to love-making is not restricted to only the physical aspect of your relationship. It also holds the key to a healthy emotional bond with your partner.
Today at 07:58:10 - So you've met someone nice, but you gotta watch your step lest he or she slips away. Don't worry, we've got your back. Take notes on how not to botch up a good deal.
Today at 07:58:10 - All makeup products come with an expiry date. And much as we'd love that favourite shade of lipstick or eye shadow to last forever, there comes a time when you have to get rid of it.
Today at 07:58:10 - Buddha's disciple Subhuti suddenly discovered the richness and fecundity of emptiness; the realisation that everything is impermanent, unsatisfactory and empty of self.
Today at 07:58:10 - German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, at the end of the 19th century, announced the twilight of the gods. Finally, he said: "God is dead,"...
Today at 08:10:14 - A new study says there is a link between a "Western-style" diet in adolescents and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Today at 07:10:21 - An herb and chemical blend dubbed K2 that is sold legally in the U.S. as incense but produces a marijuana-like high when smoked is landing a rising number of people in emergency rooms, ...
Today at 02:44:30 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to eat certain pepperoni products from the Cowichan Valley Meat Market because they may contain dangerous bacteria. ...
Today at 02:24:40 - A nonprofit environmental group has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, claiming the agency failed to regulate toxic chemicals found in "antimicrobial" soap and other personal c ...
29/07/2010 at 10:10:08 - When someone collapses suddenly, mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing may not be necessary and could lower the chances of survival, researchers said in two studies Wednesday that found chest ...
Today at 07:10:22 - What do the stories of a million Indian deaths say about global health? A Toronto researcher aims to find out.
27/07/2010 at 06:55:50 - A very experimental, no-incision surgery is finding followers in the medical community
27/07/2010 at 06:24:17 - Women love the new Hula Hoop craze: 'My waist has a lot more definition'
21/07/2010 at 05:59:47 - Researchers are finally exploring distress at the dinner table
02/07/2010 at 08:20:47 - A miracle treatment for cancer discovered in the mouth of the North American shrew
02/07/2010 at 08:00:49 - Police are suddenly cracking down on medical marijuana clubs
25/06/2010 at 06:20:04 - Barbed protection against sexual assault during the FIFA World Cup
15/06/2010 at 07:07:57 - Anger and insurrection disrupt annual meeting
Today at 07:20:16 - Connect with nature at Callaway Gardens® and be inspired through a workshop or a garden visit. Callaway Gardens offers a wide variety of opportunities to have fun and learn such as digital photograp ...
29/07/2010 at 04:06:44 - Many people, particularly women, complain about their thighs being too big. It should go without saying though diet plays an important role in keeping a slim and trim figure. Women tend to notice weig ...
28/07/2010 at 06:25:31 - Where Shelby Corn Maze 120 Broadway Dr. Shelby, NC 28152 Activity Tickets Special activity tickets can be purchased seperately at .50 a piece or along with your admission ticket at a special combo pri ...
28/07/2010 at 06:04:22 - August 5th marks the beginning of the World's Longest Yard Sale in MainStrasse Village, Covington, Kentucky. Nearly 100 yard sale vendors will tempt shoppers with everything from antiques and collect ...
28/07/2010 at 05:51:00 - Sunday, August 1, 2010 Registration from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Awards at 4:00 p.m. Registration Fee – $15.00 Day of Show. Please call 513-708-1100 for exhibitor inquiries. Top 50 Prizes 35 ...
Today at 06:10:11 - Canadians need to break their addiction to sodium, says a panel of experts that released its recommendations on how government and industry can do just that.
Today at 06:10:11 - Health Minister Deb Matthews is expanding a government program that gives Ontario emergency rooms extra cash to reduce wait times.
Today at 00:23:00 - With the August holiday weekend coming up in several provinces, officials are warning drivers to take extra caution during some of the busiest days on Canada's roads.
29/07/2010 at 11:38:32 - The two new studies conclude that 'hands-only' chest compression during CPR is enough to save a life.
29/07/2010 at 07:25:08 - Telling parents to keep their lice-infected children home from school is a waste of time and ineffective at stopping spread, the American Academy of Pediatrics says in a new guideline on head lice.
29/07/2010 at 22:00:19 - "Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis," according to the Daily Mail. It says that non-drinkers "are four times more lik
29/07/2010 at 22:00:19 - Many newspapers have reported on new official guidelines for how women can manage their weight before, during and after pregnancy. The advice comes from the National Institute
28/07/2010 at 22:00:18 - "A weekly dose of oily fish may help prevent the most common cause of blindness in old age," said the Daily Express. The newspaper said that a US study found that peop
27/07/2010 at 22:00:18 - "Education 'helps brain compensate for dementia changes,'" BBC News reported today, saying that people who stay in education longer appear to be less affected
27/07/2010 at 22:00:18 - A study has found that that "the risk of women dying during pregnancy increases more than threefold after IVF," The Daily Telegraph reported. It said researchers belie
29/07/2010 at 19:22:00 - People with knee or hip problems could in future "grow" their own replacement joints using their own stem cells, scientists have said.
29/07/2010 at 17:53:02 - GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, a health minister has said.
28/07/2010 at 20:44:43 - Drinking alcohol may cut the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and make symptoms less severe, research suggests.
28/07/2010 at 15:42:00 - Health professionals are dealing with "an epidemic of obesity" among pregnant women as weight gain across the wider population continues to rise, experts said.
27/07/2010 at 16:08:38 - Infectious agents of the sort believed to cause mad cow disease in humans can appear “as if from nowhere” when healthy brain tissue comes into contact with steel, scientists said ye ...
29/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to eat certain pepperoni products from the Cowichan Valley Meat Market because they may contain dangerous bacteria.
29/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - A nonprofit environmental group has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, claiming the agency failed to regulate toxic chemicals found in 'antimicrobial' soap and other personal care products.
29/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - An herb and chemical blend dubbed K2 that is sold legally in the U.S. as incense but produces a marijuana-like high when smoked is landing a rising number of people in emergency rooms, doctors said.
28/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - The worst smog to hit Moscow in almost a decade has sent pollution 10 times above safe levels and Russia's chief lung doctor on Wednesday said residents were inhaling the equivalent of 40 cigaret ...
28/07/2010 at 13:00:00 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning Canadians not to eat Freybe brand Ham Suelze because the product may be contaminated with listeria.
29/07/2010 at 10:55:19 - The Australian Greens will push for universal dental care when parliament resumes after the election.
29/07/2010 at 10:51:51 - Vic doctors and nurses could be equipped with iPads while undertaking their hospital rounds in future.
28/07/2010 at 14:08:19 - HIV patients may have a greater chance of preventing life-threatening diseases, new research finds.
28/07/2010 at 06:29:45 - A UK study says mbile phones can harbour 18 times more living bacteria than a flush on a men's toilet.
27/07/2010 at 11:11:22 - A new tablet for people with type 2 diabetes promises to lower blood glucose levels without side effects.
27/07/2010 at 11:10:57 - A Spanish man who underwent the world's first full face transplant has appeared before TV cameras.
27/07/2010 at 10:54:49 - A new high-definition body scanner is giving doctors the clearest ever view inside the human body.
28/07/2010 at 23:20:37 - A new study has found the average handset carries 18 time more potential harmful germs than a toilet's flush handle.
28/07/2010 at 23:17:20 - Are you a teetotallers? Then, you are more susceptible to develop rheumatoid arthritis than those who enjoy a few drinks daily.
28/07/2010 at 23:13:38 - His master's mimic! Pet dogs copy their owners' actions, say researchers.
28/07/2010 at 23:05:26 - Social networking websites are gradually emerging as important shopping tools as the majority of users now rely upon them to make purchases.
28/07/2010 at 22:28:29 - Studies suggest that consumption of turmeric should be avoided during the outbreak of food-borne diseases.
28/07/2010 at 00:46:41 - If you want to lower the risk of developing dementia -- a serious loss of cognitive ability, stay on in education.
28/07/2010 at 16:00:00 - "Of the 700 medical students graduating from universities this summer, 80% will start their residency in Hungary while 11% have opted to study for a doctorate, Hungarian Residents Association chairman ...
27/07/2010 at 14:00:00 - "Meditation is generally a subjective, personal experience and most often done without any external involvement, except perhaps prayer beads to count prayers. Meditation oftentimes involves invoking a ...
08/07/2010 at 16:00:00 - "The number of mosquitoes in Budapest should drop noticeably by the end of July, Central Hungarian state medical office biologist László Tajti told Inforádió on Wednesday.
30/06/2010 at 16:00:00 - "Hungary's leading drugs producer Richter and development partner Forest Laboratories have announced on Tuesday a Phase II trial for radiprodil (neuropathic pain associated with diabetic) failed to me ...
25/06/2010 at 17:00:00 - "A concept to implement a so-called "hamburger tax" on unhealthy food products has been pushed to the centre stage in Hungary recently. It was the President of the Strategic Alliance for Hungarian Hos ...
27/07/2010 at 22:07:10 - One of Switzerland's top two banks, UBS, publishes its third successive quarterly profit as a hemorrhaging of clients begins to slow. The bank's two billion franc net income for the last quarter outsh ...
27/07/2010 at 19:17:12 - Another busy weekend's cricket sees Olten make the most of their home advantage over Winterthur who come out second best for the first time this season. After losing last weekend in the Pickwick Cup, ...
21/07/2010 at 03:15:39 - The former Switzerland football coach pays a return trip to the mountain country to supervise the summer camp for Liverpool, which he began managing at the beginning of the month. A new signing for th ...
19/07/2010 at 23:23:06 - Despite legislation that forbids the sale of beer and wine to under 16-year olds and hard liquor to under 18-year olds, a study just published by the Swiss alcohol board reveals that one in three sale ...
16/07/2010 at 22:19:34 - Switzerland's two biggest banks, UBS and Credit Suisse, are touting significantly bolstered capital levels to counter a future financial crisis. But the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (F ...
23/07/2010 at 12:00:00 - The inequality in life expectancy in the UK is as bad as it was in the Great Depression, new research has found.
20/07/2010 at 12:00:00 - The Conservatives stand accused of abandoning their outright opposition to Labour's 'death tax' proposals for funding social care.
18/07/2010 at 12:00:00 - Mental health services could be hit by the sweeping reforms of the NHS revealed last week, two polls have suggested.
17/07/2010 at 00:40:00 - Health secretary Andrew Lansley was under intense political pressure today after it was revealed his cost-cutting reorganisation of the NHS would cost £1.7 billion this year alone.
17/07/2010 at 00:36:00 - Parents who consistently fail to address their child's obesity should be prepared for child protection officers to step in, medical experts have argued.
19/07/2010 at 03:00:00 - EXCESS weight has overtaken smoking as top cause of death and disability, health chief says.
16/06/2010 at 19:49:00 - AUSSIE men who bypass doctors and buy drugs online for erectile dysfunction risk poisoning themselves, a leading urologist has warned.
03/06/2010 at 19:00:00 - HEALTH experts have welcomed the results of a study which proves kids who eat three burgers a week have increased rates of asthma and 'wheeze'.
18/05/2010 at 17:59:00 - A LEADING scientist has dismissed reports that mobile phone use should be limited to less than 30 minutes a day.
15/03/2010 at 07:41:00 - THE brains of psychopaths could be hardwired to seek reward even when the consequences are life-threatening to others or themselves.
23/02/2010 at 09:38:00 - NEARLY 50,000 patients die every year of blood poisoning or pneumonia they picked up in US hospitals.
13/04/2008 at 21:30:00 - Scientists now believe genes account for up to 70 per cent of risk of developing the ...
08/04/2008 at 21:30:00 - If you're like me and sometimes get sleepy in the afternoon you are probably just ...
08/04/2008 at 21:30:00 - George Bernard Shaw hated doctors, and by avoiding them managed to live a vibrant and productive life until his death at age 95. ...
03/04/2008 at 21:30:00 - Three international teams of scientists, one led in part by Toronto researchers, h ...
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20/02/2008 at 17:00:00 - Arimidex blocks the use of estrogen by certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body. Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer in women who have completed menopause. Arimidex ...
20/02/2008 at 17:00:00 - Cancer Kids is a web-based organization which began in 1997 with one simple goal: to help children with cancer tell their stories to the world. Unfortunately, for some children the battle with ca ...
18/02/2008 at 17:00:00 - Maintaining a healthy mouth by brushing your teeth daily, flossing, and visiting a dentist regularly is important as it can lead to many negative effects if ignored.
27/01/2008 at 17:00:00 - Our definition of beauty has been defined and redefined ever so often. However, one of the most common definitions of beautiful is being lean or shall we call it slim.
24/01/2008 at 17:00:00 - What is it exactly and how do you know if it can help you? Have you heard of this thing called body detox? Many people are now taking time and effort to detox their bodies and form new, healthier lif ...
28/07/2010 at 10:37:48 - It's not just a plot device; get ahead while asleep
28/07/2010 at 10:29:24 - The Sex Professor tests an eco-friendly vibrator
28/07/2010 at 02:28:04 - Check out the best MH-approved grooming products
27/07/2010 at 07:42:07 - You can do both—here’s how!
24/07/2010 at 09:55:40 - The July/August issue makes the jump to your smartphone
24/07/2010 at 06:45:56 - A section full of pics and advice on how to catch her eye and keep her
24/07/2010 at 06:31:37 - What to wear when you work out, and more
24/07/2010 at 06:29:32 - All-Pro Dwight Freeney shares his ultra-intense workout
24/07/2010 at 06:25:09 - Use Kellan Lutz’s workout, get Kellan Lutz’s results
24/07/2010 at 05:07:19 - 14 tips from the world's best endurance athletes
26/07/2010 at 12:00:00 - FEMALE celebrities such as Charlotte Church and Katherine Jenkins should be more responsible role models to young women when it comes to talking about their weight, a Plaid Cymru AM said yesterday.
25/07/2010 at 12:00:00 - You've spent weeks denying yourself chocolate and crisps and forcing yourself to the gym so you can fit into that bikini. Here RACHEL MAINWARING shows you how you can keep the pounds off on holiday
22/07/2010 at 12:00:00 - When 11-year-old Philip Curtis was diagnosed with a brain tumour he was told by doctors it had been growing in his brain since birth. Clare Hutchinson spoke to Philip, now 13, and his family after he ...
22/07/2010 at 12:00:00 - Dr Joanna Longstaffe explains how stress can affect your health and wellbeing
22/07/2010 at 12:00:00 - THE number of people who are both deaf and blind in Wales is expected to grow by 57% in just 20 years.
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10/05/2010 at 21:00:00 - A TERMINALLY ill man has not been treated with the respect he deserves at a Swansea hospital, according to his family. They claim when...
10/05/2010 at 21:00:00 - THE Welsh Blood Service will hold a donation session at its mobile clinic at the Fforestfach Tesco Extra store, on Monday, May 24, from 11.15am to...
10/05/2010 at 21:00:00 - Keep calm. Encourage the child to sit up and slightly forward — do not hug them or lie them down and make sure the child takes two...
10/05/2010 at 21:00:00 - WOULD you know what to do if you saw a child having an asthma attack? It is a frightening fact, but almost nine out of 10 Welsh adults...
08/05/2010 at 21:00:00 - RUGBY ace Gareth Thomas tells me Welsh fans have been supportive over his sexuality. The player came out in a newspaper interview in...