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FDA to open up shop in Asia and Latin America

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States is hoping to establish offices in Asia and Latin America.

30 Jun 2008

Anthrax attacks in the U.S. 'suspect' awarded $2.8 million

A former U.S. Army scientist has won his case against the United States Justice Department for being unfairly implicated in anthrax attacks in 2001.

30 Jun 2008

Smoking ban in Victoria sees large numbers quit

According to Cancer Council Victoria, since bars and clubs in Victoria were made smoke free a large number of people have quit or reduced smoking.

30 Jun 2008

WHO says smoking bans work and benefit everyone

A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the effectiveness of smoking bans and their benefit for everyone.

30 Jun 2008

Dr. Death decides to face the music in Australia

The news that the Indian-born doctor, surgeon Jayant Patel, dubbed 'Dr Death' will return to Australia voluntarily has been welcomed by Australian authorities and the doctor's former patients.

26 Jun 2008

Complementary medicines can help mild depression and premenstrual syndrome

Not all dietary supplements and "alternative" products are harmless though. German Institute urges consumers to be more critical of health claims.

26 Jun 2008

Community groups join in Drug Action Week 2008 with 550 events across Australia

Drug Action Week 2008 which swung into action on Sunday 22nd of June and finishes on Saturday the 28th of June, has involved schools, colleges, youth organisations, charities and community health groups, police forces and many others across Australia.

26 Jun 2008

Mother with autistic 2 year old removed from flight

The case of a mother and her autistic son who were removed from a flight in the United States serves to highlight the problems faced by carers of those with behavioural disorders as well as the plight of organisations catering for the general public.

26 Jun 2008

Trajectory towards disaster

A major review by University of Adelaide researchers shows that the world is losing the battle over tropical habitat loss with potentially disastrous implications for biodiversity and human well-being.

25 Jun 2008

Cancer and tobacco are growing health concerns in Africa

In an unprecedented meeting between the media, cancer and tobacco control nongovernmental organizations, and the health care sector, African journalists gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday to discuss Africa?s growing cancer and tobacco crisis. This first ever summit was convened in order to address ways in which journalists can communicate lifesaving messaging about cancer, and tobacco-related deaths.

25 Jun 2008

Lids on glass jars containing food under suspicion

Following an investigation by the consumer group Choice into foods in glass jars, food giant Heinz has withdrawn two baby food products from the Australian market.

24 Jun 2008

Australia sitting on a "fat bomb"

The revelation that Australia is apparently now the fattest nation in the world, has been a cause for alarm.

23 Jun 2008

Dr Chris Mason appointed Senior Editor of Regenerative Medicine

The journal Regenerative Medicine has announced the promotion of Dr Chris Mason to Senior Editor. Dr Mason succeeds Dr Stephen Minger who has steered the journal since its launch in January 2006.

23 Jun 2008

China strengthens safety of food products exported to United States

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mike Leavitt signed a Joint Progress Statement today with the Honorable Li Changjiang, Minister of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of the People's Republic of China.

19 Jun 2008