Diabetes :: Type 2 diabetes an indicator of serious underlying issues in our society
The global epidemic of Type 2 diabetes is an indicator of serious underlying issues in our society, says a University medical expert.
Breast Cancer :: World’s first study into air travel and breast cancer condition
An international gathering of breast cancer survivors at a Sunshine Coast dragon boat regatta will allow researchers to conduct the world’s first study into the link between air travel and a swollen arm condition suffered by many breast cancer survivors.
Vitamin C :: Study shows vitamin C is essential for plant growth
Scientists from the University of Exeter and Shimane University in Japan have proved for the first time that vitamin C is essential for plant growth. This discovery could have implications for agriculture and for the production of vitamin C dietary supplements.
Foot and Mouth Disease :: New case of Foot and Mouth Disease in southern England
British officials say a new case of Foot and Mouth Disease has been confirmed in cattle on a farm in southern England.
Medical :: Indian government to introduce medical devices regulation bill
The Indian Department of Science & Technology has proposed to bring in a new legislation to enforce uniform and effective standards of Medical Devices throughout the country.
Milk Allergy :: New guidelines set to improve standard of cows’ milk allergy care
New guidelines on the diagnosis and management of cows’ milk allergy (CMA), published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, are set to improve the standard of care of infants with CMA, the most common food allergy in children.
Norovirus :: Norovirus suspected in Aurora cruise ship in Halifax
Canadian health officials prevent passengers of a cruise ship Aurora from disembarking in Halifax while they investigate the possible outbreak of the Norovirus.
Health Insurance :: Covering uninsured US residents top health-related issue among Democratic voters
Providing health coverage to the uninsured is the most important health-related issue for presidential candidates to address among Democrats and Independents, while most Republicans say containing medical costs is most important, according to a recent Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive poll.
HIV :: 563 new cases of HIV/AIDS in this year, Beijing
Beijing registered 563 new cases of HIV/AIDS in the first half of this year, up 50 per cent from the same period last year, mostly through needle sharing and sex, a health official said here.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Alzheimer Society receives $1 million gift on World Alzheimer’s Day
On World Alzheimer’s Day, the Alzheimer Society of Canada is pleased to announce its receipt of a $1 million legacy gift.