Cervical Cancer :: New cervical cancer prevention HPV vaccine now available
Girls in King County and across Washington state will now have access to a new vaccine at no cost that prevents cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Illness
Exercise :: Inactive kids storing up illness for the future
A new University of Leicester study funded by the British Heart Foundation reveals that the level of physical inactivity among children today has reached epidemic levels. Researchers from Leicester — Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Professor Melanie Davies and Dr Margaret Stone — have just published one of the largest studies of physical activity levels of inner city school children.
Bird Flu :: China reports soldier has bird flu
A 19-year-old Chinese soldier has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu strain, the Chinese Health Ministry reported in a statement.
Salmonella :: UK recalls fresh basil due to Salmonella contamination
The Health Protection Agency is carrying out an investigation into a rise in the number of human cases of Salmonella Senftenberg.
Yoga :: Yoga associated with elevated brain GABA levels
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and McLean Hospital have found that practicing yoga may elevate brain gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels, the brain?s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Salmonella :: nSpired Natural Foods recalls Maranatha Sesame Tahini
nSpired Natural Foods of San Leandro, California is voluntarily recalling all MaraNatha Sesame Tahini in 16-oz sizes with a Use By Date of 04/11/08 and earlier, and 15-lb and 32-lb sizes with an expiration date of 01/05/08 (lot 07130) and earlier, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Cancer :: Cancer & heart disease – biggest burden in Australia
A new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), examines levels of death and disability from a variety of diseases, injuries and health risks to determine the total ‘burden of disease’ in Australia.
Bird Flu :: Bird flu human cases in Britain – 4 cases
Four people have tested positive for bird flu after an outbreak of the avian flu virus on a North Wales farm in UK, reported by British health authorities.
Salmonella :: Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Organic Everyday Value Sesame Tahini
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value Sesame Tahini 16-oz, with a Best By Date of 10/02/07 or earlier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Juice :: R.A.B. Food Group recalls Sparkling Grape Juices Product
Because of fermentations in the juice bottles, R.A.B. Food Group, LLC is recalling the following products –