Posts Tagged ‘health’
New guidelines on assisted suicide, welcomed by “right to die” campaigner
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 February 2010 06:10 Written by Debbie Turner Thursday, 25 February 2010 06:10
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Ken Starmer, today issued new guidelines for assisted suicide. The decision means that the motivation of the person, who helps a loved one to die, will be concentrated on, rather than the characteristics of the victim. Read more [Read more...]
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Asthma Drugs: FDA Enforcing New Limits
Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2010 05:09 Written by Tina Chubb Friday, 19 February 2010 05:09
According to a recent report at latimes.com, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have just called for new limits to be put on powerful and long-lasting bronchial drugs that are used by millions of Americans, to treat their asthma. Read more [Read more...]
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What is the difference between the terms GRID and AIDS?
Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2010 02:51 Written by Debbie Turner Friday, 19 February 2010 02:51
Awareness campaigns started by two different groups have urged people to find out more about what exactly GRID and AIDS are. Read more [Read more...]
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Atlanta Anti-Abortion Billboards Subject to Controversy
Last Updated on Monday, 15 February 2010 03:50 Written by Tina Chubb Monday, 15 February 2010 03:50
An anti-abortion billboard advertisement posted in Atlanta, Georgia has been the subject of quite a bit of controversy recently, because of the specific headline that it features which according to a report at thaindian.com, reads “Black Children Are Endangered Species.” Read more [Read more...]
Party drug Miaow growing in popularity in Australia
Last Updated on Friday, 12 February 2010 12:25 Written by Debbie Turner Friday, 12 February 2010 12:25
A worrying development in Australia concerns the growing popularity of the party drug Miaow. Although miaow is actually legal to purchase in some countries, such as the UK, it has been related to self-harm incidents, psychotic episodes and apparently a number of deaths. Read more [Read more...]
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11 Year Old Gives Birth: Family are not being named
Last Updated on Friday, 5 February 2010 06:15 Written by Debbie Turner Friday, 5 February 2010 06:15
According to a report on Fox News, an 11-year-old in North Eastern USA has given birth to a baby. In order for their protection the girl and her family are not being named, although both mother and baby are said to be doing well. Read more [Read more...]
Smokers With Lung Cancer: Positive news from researchers
Last Updated on Monday, 25 January 2010 11:35 Written by Tina Chubb Monday, 25 January 2010 11:35
After receiving a diagnosis of lung cancer, some smokers may develop a fatalistic attitude, assuming that their time is limited and there’s little they can do to improve their chances of surviving. But it appears that researchers are giving more positive news. Read more [Read more...]
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FDA Diet Pill Warning on Meridia: Heart Attack and Stroke Risks
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 January 2010 02:13 Written by Tina Chubb Saturday, 23 January 2010 02:13
The FDA has issued a health warning recently on Meridia, which is the popular prescription weight-loss drug that is related to the amphetamine family of stimulants, stating that it increases the risk for stroke and heart attack among certain users. Read more [Read more...]
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