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Troubling signs of a future doctor shortages in California

Although the current supply of physicians in California is adequate, there are persistent shortages of doctors in low-income and rural counties, particularly those with high Hispanic populations

23 Jun 2004

Sixty-four percent of the public thought that a public restroom doorknob has more germs than an ATM

A new survey shows that most Americans don't realize that germs are hiding on many common objects outdoors, in their offices, and even in their homes.

23 Jun 2004

Horse walks into the bar, barman says why the long face?

Ever wondered why horses have such long faces? A new study at The Nottingham Trent University has revealed that they may suffer from a form of Seasonal Affective Disorder – a type of depression that affects humans during the winter.

23 Jun 2004

New generation of cooling jackets to reduce the body temperature of elite athletes

RMIT University researchers have pioneered a new generation of ‘pre-event’ cooling jackets to reduce the body temperature of elite athletes.

23 Jun 2004

Report published on IVF mix-up that led to mixed-race twins being born to a white couple

The Department of Health today published its report into the circumstances surrounding the IVF mix-up that led to mixed-race twins being born to a white couple.

23 Jun 2004

British national intelligence system to share information on individuals who pose a risk to the public

Responding to Sir Michael Bichard's report into the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, Mr Blunkett said the government would act on the main recommendations immediately. He said the report uncovers serious failures in recording and managing information.

23 Jun 2004

Inspection holidays for best UK hospitals

The UK's best-performing hospitals could get ‘inspection holidays’ in a move to free up more time for treating patients.

23 Jun 2004

Sir Richard Doll awarded prestigious Shaw Prize for his contribution to modern cancer epidemiology

Professor Sir Richard Doll has been awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine for his contribution to modern cancer epidemiology.

23 Jun 2004

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority welcomes recommendations of Toft report

The report was commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer in response to a series of four adverse incidents that occurred in the Medical Reproduction Units at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust, West Yorkshire, before July 2002.

23 Jun 2004

New guidelines to develop reliable information for consumer use of alternative medicines

Since traditional, complementary and alternative medicines remain largely unregulated, consumers worldwide need to be informed and given the tools to access appropriate, safe and effective treatment.

23 Jun 2004

Moves to cut the bureaucratic burden on hospitals

New moves to cut the bureaucratic burden on hospitals - freeing up more time for treating patients - were announced today by Health Minister Lord Warner.

23 Jun 2004

New York man jailed for selling fake cancer cure

Jason Vale, president of the New York-based Christian Brothers Contracting Corp., was sentenced on June 18, 2004 to 63 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release by a United States District Court in the Eastern District of New York.

23 Jun 2004

Only 23 percent of Americans currently eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day

Eat your vegetables - good advice when we were kids, and it's good advice for adults. Only 23 percent of Americans currently eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

23 Jun 2004

Wright Medical Group names new CEO

Wright Medical Group, Inc. has announced that Laurence Y. Fairey, who has been a member of the board of directors of the company since January 2004, will become President and Chief Executive Officer

22 Jun 2004

Alarming rise in the number of patients treated for eye injuries caused by paintballs

As part of Eye Injury Prevention month in July, the American Academy of Ophthalmology -- the Eye M.D. Association -- warns the public about the dangers of paintballs to the eyes.

22 Jun 2004

John Kerry will overturn the ban on federal funding of research on new stem cell lines

Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry today pledged to lift up families and create new jobs by once again making America the world leader in science.

22 Jun 2004

Australia's largest-ever ecstasy seizure

Four people have been charged with conspiracy to import a quantity of narcotic goods after arrests at Brisbane and Sydney Airports yesterday over a 340kg seizure of MDMA (ecstasy) powder, located on 18 June in a shipping container in Sydney and with a potential street value of $68 million.

22 Jun 2004

Lawsuit against 3 largest U.S. canned tuna companies for failing to warn about exposure to mercury

California Attorney General Bill Lockyer today filed a lawsuit against the nation's three largest canned tuna companies for failing to warn consumers that albacore and light tuna contain mercury, known by the state to cause reproductive harm and cancer.

22 Jun 2004

Nevada Attorney General warns against drug card scams

Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval has reminded consumers to be alert with regard to scams related to the new Medicare prescription discount drug cards made available to consumers under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act.

22 Jun 2004

Xuezhikang cuts risk of coronary heart disease by a third

Chinese herbal medicine could cut the rate of coronary heart disease by about 33 percent.

22 Jun 2004

Miscellaneous News

Troubling signs of a future doctor shortages in California

Sixty-four percent of the public thought that a public restroom doorknob has more germs than an ATM

Horse walks into the bar, barman says why the long face?

New generation of cooling jackets to reduce the body temperature of elite athletes

Report published on IVF mix-up that led to mixed-race twins being born to a white couple

British national intelligence system to share information on individuals who pose a risk to the public

Inspection holidays for best UK hospitals

Sir Richard Doll awarded prestigious Shaw Prize for his contribution to modern cancer epidemiology

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority welcomes recommendations of Toft report

New guidelines to develop reliable information for consumer use of alternative medicines

Moves to cut the bureaucratic burden on hospitals

New York man jailed for selling fake cancer cure

Only 23 percent of Americans currently eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day

Wright Medical Group names new CEO

Alarming rise in the number of patients treated for eye injuries caused by paintballs

John Kerry will overturn the ban on federal funding of research on new stem cell lines

Australia's largest-ever ecstasy seizure

Lawsuit against 3 largest U.S. canned tuna companies for failing to warn about exposure to mercury

Nevada Attorney General warns against drug card scams

Xuezhikang cuts risk of coronary heart disease by a third

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