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Aspartame in foods and beverages can help with weight loss and long-term control of body weight

Contrary to the hypothesis of two Purdue University researchers just published in the International Journal of Obesity, several studies have shown that the use of aspartame in foods and beverages can help with weight loss and long-term control of body weight and does not increase hunger or food intake in children or adults.

30 Jun 2004

Uniform measurement standards for antioxidants

An international gathering of researchers from 19 countries has agreed for the first time to establish uniform measurement standards for antioxidants.

30 Jun 2004

Red Cross supports 9/11 recovery with $50 million

Over the next two years, American Red Cross September 11th Recovery Grants will fund programs large and small which offer services in communities throughout the United States. Grants will be issued to organizations addressing a wide variety of recovery needs including: health; mental health and wellness; community-based recovery; children and youth; ensuring access to September 11 services; and more.

30 Jun 2004

Tips to prevent firework eye injuries this 4th of July

Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition to celebrate Independence Day, but the injuries caused by these fireworks are another, less welcome tradition of the holiday.

30 Jun 2004

The medical use of marijuana

The medical use of marijuana enjoys wide public support. More than 70% of respondents to recent surveys agree that marijuana should be available medically. Sources: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates. Feb. 14-19, 2001 and The Gallup Poll. March 19-21, 1999.

30 Jun 2004

World’s first computer model of a pregnant crash dummy

These days, everyone on board a car is protected by comprehensive safety systems -- everyone except the unborn child. Researchers still know surprisingly little about fetuses in car accidents.

30 Jun 2004

Four most common cancers accounted for over half of the 225,000 new cases of malignant cancer registered in England in 2001

The four most common cancers - breast, lung, colorectal and prostate - accounted for over half of the 225,000 new cases of malignant cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) registered in England in 2001.

30 Jun 2004

Doctors call on the British Government to make all workplaces smokefree

Today (Wednesday 30 June) at the BMA's annual conference in Llandudno, Dr Peter Maguire signed a giant prescription form in front of 500 doctors calling on the Government to make all workplaces smokefree.

30 Jun 2004

Expanded Australian Medicare services for the chronically ill

From tomorrow, Australian people who have chronic diseases and complex health conditions will have access to additional Medicare rebates for up to five allied health and three dental services.

30 Jun 2004

In 2002-03, over four million Australians were admitted to public hospitals

In 2002-03, over four million Australians were admitted to our public hospitals, over half a million people had elective surgery and nearly four million people went to an emergency department for treatment.

30 Jun 2004

MSF says no relief in sight for Darfur, Sudan

After surviving massacres carried out by pro-government militias on their villages, displaced civilians in Darfur, Sudan continue to endure violent attacks and rapes around the areas where they have gathered

29 Jun 2004

Health Canada warning for health products containing Star Anise unless it is identified as Chinese Star Anise

As a precautionary measure, Health Canada is advising Canadian consumers not to ingest herbal teas or health products containing the herb "star anise"

29 Jun 2004

States working to protect public health through fine particle standard

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) informed states and tribes of the status of counties as the country prepare to meet the nation's first fine particle (PM2.5) air quality standard.

29 Jun 2004

Human Tissue Bill is in need of further amendment

The Human Tissue Bill is in need of further amendment said the Medical Research Council (MRC) today (Monday 28 June 2004) as the Bill enters the Report Stage and has its third reading.

29 Jun 2004

For the 700 million people in the least developed countries, United Nations’ decisions could mean the difference between opportunity and poverty, peace and war, life and death

For the 700 million women, men and children in the least developed countries (LDCs), United Nations’ decisions - and their follow-up - could mean the difference between opportunity and poverty, peace and war, life and death

29 Jun 2004

Study questions 20,000 people who worked in WTC towers

On Monday, May 24, invitations to complete a comprehensive questionnaire on the evacuation and fire safety practices of the WTC were mailed to 20,000 employees who worked in Towers 1 & 2 of the World Trade Center (WTC).

29 Jun 2004

U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether anti-drug laws should apply to the medicinal use of marijuana

The U.S. Supreme Court is to decide whether anti-drug laws should apply to the medicinal use of marijuana.

29 Jun 2004

Delphi expands medical footprint

Delphi Medical Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Delphi Corporation, recently signed a licensing agreement with Switzerland-based medical device company Debiotech, S.A.

29 Jun 2004

Codex aims to keep up with gene technologies and potential health impact of genetically modified foods

The Codex Alimentarius Commission convened its 27th session today, one year ahead of schedule, amid calls for the Commission to implement recommendations made by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) evaluation.

29 Jun 2004

Small and medium sized UK businesses have little or no access to occupational health physicians

The work of occupational health physicians (OHPs) is highly rated by organisations, but small and medium sized businesses have little or no access to their support.

29 Jun 2004