Heparin Blood Thinner Maker Probed - US Health Officials

"U.S. health officials plan to inspect a Chinese factory which could be the source of problems with the blood thinner heparin which is linked to allergic reactions and possibly four deaths. The FDA announced that Baxter Healthcare Corporation has temporarily stopped...

Tobacco Industry Targeting Youths In Developing Nations: WHO

"ABC Live: A new report presented by WHO shows that not even a single country gears up for key tobacco control measures, only 5% of world’s population live in the countries that are fully protecting their...

Malaria Warning as UK Becomes Warmer

"The UK is to be hit by regular malaria outbreaks, fatal heatwaves and contaminated drinking water within five years because of global warming, the Government has warned the NHS"Posted Here

US warns of fatal botox danger for kids

Washington (ANTARA News) - Botox, the toxin used in small doses to smooth facial wrinkles, has been linked to deaths in children who were treated for muscle spasms, US authorities said Friday. Adults have also suffered serious side effects, including difficulty swallowing and...

US Army Suicides up 20 Percent in 2007

More American soldiers than ever before are intentionally injuring themselves or committing suicide, as the war in Iraq and conflict in Afghanistan continues without an end in sight.Interestingly, last year's 121...

Crime rate falling ever faster, but drug and gun offences increase

"· Police record 9% decline in year to September · More use of firearms as threats, but fewer deathsThe fall in the annual crime rate in England and Wales is accelerating, with a drop of 9% recorded by the police in the year to September 2007, according to Home Office...

Big news about "the pill"

 This is amazing news.  Ovarian cancer is one of the most untreatable cancers and one that most women fear.  "The pill" has been blamed for many negative health effects over the years, from headaches to blood clots.  But here is very good evidence that...

Teen Suicide Pact Leaves Town in Shock

Teens seem to be in a hurry to die. see video "UK - The parents of a girl who tried to hang herself do not believe her attempt is linked to the suicides of seven other teenagers in the same town. A task force is...

Indonesia reports 98th bird flu death

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - A 30-year-old man has died of bird flu, the health ministry said Thursday, bringing the toll to 98 in the nation worst hit by the H5N1 virus."(The) total number of cumulative avian influenza human cases in Indonesia is 120 with 98 deaths," a release...

China’s Genocide Olympics

"The Beijing Olympics this summer were supposed to be China’s coming-out party, celebrating the end of nearly two centuries of weakness, poverty and humiliation.Instead, China’s leaders are tarnishing their...

Kibaki and Odinga meet for first time in Kenya crisis

"Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki met opposition leader Raila Odinga on Thursday for the first time since a disputed election triggered weeks of bloodshed, a major breakthrough brokered by former U.N. boss Kofi Annan. The two leaders had not talked since the December 27 polls...

Congo conflict claims 5 million lives

I am pretty aware of what's going on in the world, as I know most people are at nowpublic, but to see the numbers sometimes really puts everything in perspective. "(CNN) -- Hopes are high that the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and armed groups can end a...

Eventing gets serious about preventing deaths

" The deaths of nine eventing riders in 2007 has spurred the FEI Safety Forum to stop at nothing to reduce or eliminate serious accidents. British rider Eleanor Brennan was among nine riders killed during...

Gen. Butt Naked confesses to killing thousands

You know based on just the name, I would have put this in the entertainment section if not for the fact that depite the Hilarious name, General Butt Naked stands accused of one of the most atrocious crimes against...

What the tourists miss in Mexico

This is a blog from www.mexicoreporter.com."What the tourists miss January 16, 2008 · No Comments My folks just flew back last night after a month-long stay in Mexico. Amongst the places they visited, either with me or alone, were Oaxaca, Puebla and Acapulco. ‘I don’t...

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