One of the greatest medical mysteries of our time has taken a leap forward in medical understanding with new study results announced by Dr. Daniel D. Rubens of Children?s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle.
Warning that children have special susceptibility to harmful chemical exposure with life-long effects, the United Nations health agency has said that more than 30 per cent of the global burden of disease in children is attributable to environment factors.
The Government of Canada is reminding consumers about certain chili products recalled from Wal-Mart stores on July_22, 2007 due to potential serious health risks.
Regular prescribing of antibiotics to children in the community is sufficient to sustain a high level of antibiotic resistance in the population, warn experts in a study published on bmj.com today.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Great Value brand Original Chili with Beans and Hot Chili with Beans due to botulism concern.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expanding its July_18 warning to consumers. This expansion is for consumers and pet owners regarding canned food products and dog food produced by Castleberry Food Company of Augusta, Ga., due to the risk of botulinum toxin.
The prevalence of chronic sinusitis has increased dramatically in the last two decades. Today, 30?40 million Americans have the condition, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, surpassing even hypertension and diabetes.
Patients are leaving hospitals quicker these days, continuing treatment and recovery ? often with the aid of medical devices ? at home. As a result, the government and home care industry together must work toward providing a safe environment for the use of medical devices in the home.
US HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced that the revised International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) enter into force for the United States. The updated rules are designed to prevent and protect against the international spread of diseases while minimizing interference with world travel and trade.
Taking a break in the middle of your workout may metabolize more fat than exercising without stopping, according to a recent study in Japan.