Pregnancy :: Updated alcohol advice for pregnant women
New health guidance is advising pregnant women or those trying to conceive to avoid alcohol.
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Healthcare :: Doctors & patients should work together to make decisions about treatment
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a consultation to find out how doctors and patients can best work together to make decisions about treatment.
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.
HIV :: AHF counters GSK ads that promote fear of HIV treatment
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest AIDS healthcare, prevention and education provider in the United States and operator of free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and Asia unveiled a public awareness campaign targeting negative direct-to-consumer advertising of HIV/AIDS drugs by pharmaceutical companies.
Sleep :: For sleep-deprived memory loss, look to the visual system
When an air traffic controller at the end of a double shift forgets the location of an aircraft that had recently appeared on his screen, it may be that he did not properly take in the visual information.
Cochlear Implant :: Inventor of Cochlear implant wins Germany’s top neuroscience award
University of Melbourne scientist Professor Graeme Clark has received the 2007 Klaus Joachim Zulch prize for his research into neuroscience and the Cochlear implant, giving hearing to deaf people.
Bird Flu :: Avian influenza ? situation in Indonesia ? update
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 5-year-old female from Wonogiri district, Central Java Province developed symptoms on 8 May, was hospitalized on 15 May and died in hospital on 17 May.
WHO :: WHO publishes key world health statistics
WHO published World health statistics 2007, the most complete set of health statistics from its 193 Member States. This edition also highlights trends in 10 of the most closely watched global health statistics.
Asthma :: Persistent and severe asthma associated with obesity
After analyzing results of a survey of more than 3,000 adults with asthma, researchers at Emory Crawford Long Hospital have found that obese patients with asthma are more likely to have severe asthma when compared to those who are not overweight.
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.