Diesel :: Diesel fumes pose a major health risk to commuters
Diesel fumes pose a major health risk to commuters, according to a new report by the non-profit Clean Air Task Force.
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HIV :: Annual HIV number continues to rise in Hong Kong
A total of 373 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) were reported to the Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) last year (2006), the highest annual number ever recorded.
Avian Flu :: Confirmed human avian flu case in China
The Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health received notification from the Ministry of Health concerning a confirmed human case of avian influenza H5N1 in Fujian.
Chinese Medicine :: Health products and proprietary Chinese medicines found to be hazardous
The Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) urged members of the public not to buy or use four brands of health products and two brands of proprietary Chinese medicines after finding them to have contained potentially hazardous ingredients that may cause side effects.
Gastroenteritis :: Suspected Acute Gastroenteritis outbreak under investigation in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is following up 14 members of a tour group who developed symptoms of acute gastroenteritis after traveling to Egypt from February 16 to 25.
Salmonella :: Salmonella found in the ConAgra Plant
As a follow-up to the recent Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an extensive inspection of ConAgra’s Sylvester, Georgia processing plant.
Public Health :: Conference to focus on public health emergencies and the law
Public health officials throughout Missouri will gather next week to learn more about their roles and responsibilities during a public health emergency.
Gender Equality :: Australia’s Aid Program Working to Narrow the Gender Gap
Australia’s efforts to reduce gender disparities in developing countries have been boosted today with the release of the aid program’s new policy, Gender equality in Australia’s aid program-why and how.
HIV :: Pfizer’s Maraviroc medicine for HIV reduces viral load
At this week’s major HIV/AIDS research meeting, Pfizer presented pivotal data of its experimental medicine, maraviroc, which tackles HIV in an entirely new way.
Dengue Fever :: UN health agency helps Paraguay control dengue fever outbreak
The United Nations Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a regional arm of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), is assisting Paraguay in its efforts to control an outbreak of dengue fever that has affected thousands.