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Medical emergency protocols should be upgraded and optimised on all major airlines

Osman Dar, a clinical fellow at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge shares his experience of treating an elderly man with crushing chest pain on a flight to Africa.

17 Mar 2008

Indiana University -Kenya Partnership to be honored by the International Center of Indianapolis

The Indiana University-Kenya Partnership will be honored by the International Center of Indianapolis as the recipient of its annual International Citizen of the Year Award to be presented in September.

17 Mar 2008

Outrage in the UK over Down Syndrome child's cosmetic surgery

The case of a Down syndrome girl subjected by her parents to cosmetic surgery to improve her appearance, has generated great controversy in the UK.

13 Mar 2008

Experts says remote Aboriginal communities lack the means to prepare and store food

An expert in Aboriginal health has warned of the need for urgent practical measures to reduce the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal Australians and the rest of the population.

12 Mar 2008

Warnings over DIY health tests

Leading health experts in Britain have expressed their concern about the boom in tests and scans for the "worried well".

12 Mar 2008

Toddler takes sildenafil in order to survive

A two year old in Britain has a rare condition that causes chronic high blood pressure and must take Viagra to stay alive.

12 Mar 2008

Class action on the cards for the 'Butcher of Bega'

Former patients of former doctor, Graeme Reeves are being urged to come forward and attend a public meeting today to discuss a potential class action.

12 Mar 2008

Sporting bodies behind crackdown on alcohol culture

Promises by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of a $50-million budget to be spent on early intervention programs for underage drinkers and an advertising campaign have met with approval from many.

11 Mar 2008

Pharmaceuticals in water supplies - Drinking Water Association response

Pharmaceutical residues found in our water supplies are a concern that metropolitan drinking water utilities take very seriously. While the scientific community does not yet know of any human health effects from trace amounts of these chemicals, the water sector is committed to finding out.

11 Mar 2008

Public views philanthropic efforts as essential

Even though there is considerable opinion among Israelis that much of the public social programs and projects should be the responsibility of the government, the public nevertheless views philanthropic activity in a highly positive light and believes that it plays an essential role in Israeli society.

11 Mar 2008

China's carbon dioxide emissions alarmingly increasing

The growth in China's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is far outpacing previous estimates, making the goal of stabilizing atmospheric greenhouse gases much more difficult, according to a new analysis by economists at the University of California, Berkeley, and UC San Diego.

11 Mar 2008

Rudd Government plans to tackle binge drinking

The Rudd Government plans to spend $53 million on programs and initiatives designed to reduce Australia's culture of binge drinking and the plans have been welcomed in most quarters.

11 Mar 2008

Water contaminants? bottled water no help

What the recent story about traces of pharmaceuticals in our drinking water makes very clear is that access to safe drinking water is an issue that affects everyone.

10 Mar 2008

Shocking list of complaints against deregistered doctor date back to 1990

As the shocking list of complaints against deregistered doctor Graeme Reeves continues to grow, a catalogue of events from as far back as 1990 has been revealed.

9 Mar 2008

Patrick Swayze's battle with pancreatic cancer

It has been revealed that Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze is being treated for pancreatic cancer.

5 Mar 2008

Carrying a cell phone may cause some college students - especially women - to take risks with their safety

A survey of 305 students at one campus found that 40 percent of cell phone users said they walked somewhere after dark that they normally wouldn't go.

4 Mar 2008

HPA announces consultation on its advice on solid radioactive waste disposal

The Chairman of the Health Protection Agency, Sir William Stewart, has announced that the Agency's Board is consulting stakeholders on its proposals to update advice on solid radioactive waste disposal.

4 Mar 2008

Smoking from a hookah - harmful and addictive

A new fad among college students and other young people - smoking from a hookah - is raising public health concerns.

1 Mar 2008

Is Lake Bloomington water safe for drinking?

Lake Bloomington is a major source of drinking water for residents of Bloomington, IL, and has a history of nitrate concentrations that exceed safe levels.

28 Feb 2008

Low income and living in a rural Australia makes healthy eating more expensive

In one of the most extensive surveys conducted in Australia it has been found that where you live is a significant factor in how much you spend on healthy food.

26 Feb 2008