Tuberculosis :: Statement from TB patient Andrew Speaker
Andrew Speaker writes, I am incredibly relieved that the multiple test results made public show that I don’t have extensively drug resistant tuberculosis.
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Insulin :: Pumpkin – A fairytale end to insulin injections?
Compounds found in pumpkin could potentially replace or at least drastically reduce the daily insulin injections that so many diabetics currently have to endure.
Colon Cancer :: Genes associated with colon cancer identified
A 10-year study involving thousands of Israeli Jews and Arabs, led by researchers from American and Israeli institutions, has yielded important new information in the search for the genes that make a person more likely to develop colon cancer.
Allergy :: Undeclared tree nuts in Super Surprise candy bags
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and G. Woudenberg Wholesale Ltd. are warning people with allergies to tree nuts not to consume the contents of the super surprise candy bags described below. The affected chocolate products included in the bags may contain tree nuts which are not declared on the label.
Prostate Cancer :: Study identifies a common genetic risk factor for colorectal and prostate cancer
A study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California has found that one of seven genetic risk factors previously identified as increasing the probability of developing prostate cancer also increases the probability of developing colorectal cancer.
E Coli :: Ground beef, ground beef patties contain E. coli, Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway are warning the public not to consume the fresh and frozen ground beef products listed below because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.
Healthcare :: Mumbai health dept steps in to check spread of diseases after rains, India
With a view to prevent any epidemic in flood-hit regions of Maharashtra, the state Directorate of Health Services has stepped up efforts to prevent spread of water borne diseases.
Healthcare :: Egypt’s move to stop practice of genital mutilation welcomed
The United Nations Children’s Fund has welcomed Egypt’s decision to stamp out the traditional but gruesome practice of female genital mutilation after a 12-year-old girl died following the procedure.
HIV :: India’s HIV/AIDS affected reduced to half in revised figures
Indian government put the figure of people suffering from HIV/AIDS in the country at 2.5 million, a drastic reduction of around 50 per cent from last year.
Healthy :: ActNow BC launches provincewide healthy living tour
British Columbians will learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity through an interactive, activity-oriented tour launched today by Premier Gordon Campbell and Gordon Hogg, Minister of State for ActNow BC.