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 Sydney Morning Herald | Fat, chance and cancer Sydney Morning Herald - A dramatic increase in a deadly form of oesophagus cancer linked to obesity suggests excess body fat is driving the disease. David Whiteman, a senior research fellow at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, said adenocarcinoma had increased ... Obesity link to lethal oesophagus cancer |
McGinty prepared to bypass council over hospital site ABC Regional Online - A new hospital planned for the Vasse area of south-west Western Australia will go ahead even if it requires the Minister for Health to use the Public Works Act to override the local council. Hospital dispute set to end with new pay offer workers offered $113/week more |
 Scotsman | Facing the unpalatable truth about additives Scotsman - WHEN nine-year-old Emma Mason from Fife eats certain foods she can turn from being a lovely, well-behaved little girl to a child out of control. Agency: Food Coloring May Stimulate Kids Food Additives May Make Kids Hyper |
 Telegraph.co.uk | UK Reports Blame Foot and Mouth Outbreak on Drains (Update3) Bloomberg - By Kitty Donaldson Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in southern England in August was probably caused by faulty drainage at a research facility, an investigation found. Final disease restrictions lifted Foot and mouth reports to blame government lab |
 Xinhua | China reports leap in new HIV/AIDS cases Reuters - BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported 18543 new cases of HIV/AIDS in the first half of this year, state media said, near the number for the whole of 2006. China reports new jump in HIV/AIDS cases HIV/AIDS cases on rise in China |
 Canada.com | Depression more harmful than angina, says study Guardian Unlimited - Depression can do more physical damage to a person's health than several long-term diseases, according to a study. Saba Moussavi of the World Health Organisation led the largest population-based study on the physical effects of several illnesses by ... Study: depression more damaging than chronic diseases Depression among world's worst illnesses: study |
 eFluxMedia (press release) | Three more West Nile cases in Shasta County San Jose Mercury News - AP REDDING, Calif.—Three more Shasta County residents have been diagnosed with the West Nile virus, doubling the number of human cases this summer. West Nile Virus Reaches Brooklyn Manitoba health officials investigate possible third West Nile ... |
 PRESS TV | Britain gives 'human-animal' embryos green light CTV.ca - Regulators in Britain have agreed in principle to allow human-animal embryos to be created and used for research. Scientists wanting to use hybrids will need to make individual applications, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) said ... Brits approve human-animal embryo research Part-human embryos get nod |
 ScienceMode | Suicide Rises in Youth; Antidepressant Debate Looms New York Times - By BENEDICT CAREY In a finding that is likely to revive a debate of many years about the safety of drugs prescribed for depression, health officials reported yesterday that the rate of suicide in Americans ages 10 to 24 increased 8 percent from 2003 to ... Youth Suicide Rate Rises 8% In USA, Biggest Climb In 15 Years Youth Suicides Rise the Most in 15 Years, CDC Says (Update2) |
 Ontario Now | Groups Urge Limits on Popcorn Additive The Associated Press - WASHINGTON (AP) - Two senators, union leaders and researchers urged the federal government Friday to set tougher restrictions on a microwave popcorn additive linked to lung disease among factory workers heavily exposed to it. Flavorings-Related Lung Disease FDA probing whether popcorn caused lung disease |
 SpiritIndia | Teen drinkers 'more like to commit crimes as adults' InTheNews.co.uk - Our range of high potency supplements will ensure you get a full range of nutrients and minerals to get you through the day. High quality ingredients, safe ordering and free UK delivery. Binge drink panic mirrors Hogarth's 'gin craze' Adolescent Binge Drinkers Have Higher Risk Of Becoming Alcoholics ... |
 Dog Flu Diet and Diseases | Sibling screening could prevent premature heart attacks Times Online - Doctors are neglecting an obvious way of reducing the number of heart attacks in younger people. They should focus more effort on families that have already suffered one such case. Cardiac Tests on Patients' Families May Cut Heart Attacks 40% Top 10 tips for a healthy heart |
 SpiritIndia | Teen antidepressant warning had ripple effect Reuters.uk - By Will Boggs, MD NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Following the US Food and Drug Administration's warning about the possible risk of suicide among teens when they're treated with antidepressant drugs known as SSRIs, the rates of diagnosis and treatment of ... Study: Suicide Rates Rise as Antidepressant Use Falls Antidepressants Vindicated? |
 Daily Mail | New study reveals women's health more at risk from sleep People's Daily Online - A new study by British researchers reveals that women's health is much more at risk from sleep deprivation than men's. The study, carried out by researchers at Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick, Britain, involved 5766 volunteers (4199 ... Cutting down on sleep 'a recipe for heart disease' Study says women's health much more at risk from sleep deprivation |
 SpiritIndia | Studies Shed New Light on Breast Cancer, Treatment Forbes - THURSDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- New studies from the first annual Breast Cancer Symposium shed light on racial differences in breast cancer, how not sticking with treatment can affect survival, and how nagging side effects cause people to stop ... Low Breast Cancer Drug Use May Be Fatal Deadly Breast Tumors Higher in Blacks |
 Dog Flu Diet and Diseases | Indonesian man infected by bird flu Xinhua - JAKARTA, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- A 33-year-old Indonesian man, who was contracted by avian influenza, is in critical condition in a hospital at Riau province in Sumatra Island, the Health Ministry said Thursday. Indonesia reports 85th bird flu death One more Indonesian man dies of bird flu |
 FoxReno.com | Couple Charged With Illegal Surgeries The Associated Press - SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A couple were arrested after authorities said they performed illegal and disfiguring cosmetic surgeries in their filthy home, filled with drugs and syringes. Judge raises bail for pair California couple arrested for suspected illegal cosmetic surgeries |
 TopNews | The right slice for you... Times of India - Whole-grain barley or rye bread at breakfast keeps blood sugar in check all day. Eating whole-grain barley or rye bread at breakfast really is good for you, for it helps keep blood sugar in check the whole day. Whole-grain breakfast has 10-hour impact Grains can control blood sugar all day, new research |
 Daily Mail | Avocados ’could prevent mouth cancer’ Online - International News Network - ISLAMABAD: Avocados may prevent mouth cancer and reduce the rate of cancer cell growth, new research suggests. Extracts from Hass avocados, readily available in supermarkets, were able to kill some oral cancer cells and prevented pre-cancerous cells ... Crack avocados to keep cancer at bay Hass Avocados could prevent oral cancer |
Indigenous health must be Govt's top priority: AMA ABC Message Stick - The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has released its wish-list ahead of the federal election, calling on both sides of politics to make Indigenous health their top priority. Political Parties Ignore Health Issues, Australian Medical ... Doctors diagnose key issues for election |
