 Study downplaying cellphone risks funded by manufacturers Toronto Sun The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer classified radio frequency emitted by wireless devices as possibly carcinogenic, but a panel of international scientists recently published a study challenging these findings. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Nutrition Month centers on mothers' health Philippine Information Agency by Jose Mari M. Garcia CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, July 7 (PIA) –- Former World Health Organization (WHO) director general Gro Harlem Brundtland said that without addressing the basic issues of health and nutrition, the world cannot achieve environmental ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| SFU health expert offers free online university courses Vancouver Sun Each "rising star" has received $100000 to fund their bold ideas to improve public health. Tairyan's project aims to combat a worldwide shortage of medical professionals. TheWorld Health Organization estimates that more than a million health workers ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Drivers Stopping Means Red-Light Cameras Don't Yield Cash Goals Bloomberg By Christopher Palmeri and Simone Baribeau - Wed Jul 06 04:01:00 GMT 2011 Studies diverge on whether cameras, which have been endorsed by the World Health Organization and the National Safety Council, actually reduce traffic accidents. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Limited Efficacy Seen for HIV-Related TB Prophylaxis Medscape HIV has emerged as one of the primary factors fueling rising TB rates in many parts of the world, especially developing nations. That reality has prompted the World Health Organization to recommend administering isoniazid prophylaxis in coinfected ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Egypt Clamps Down on Organ Trafficking The Media Line As lawmakers dawdled and religious scholars debated the definition of death, the country became a hub for regional trafficking in organs, according to the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO). “After the revolution people are talking much ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Ministry considers imposing tax on junk foods, alcohol The Korea Herald A Ministry of Health and Welfare committee on Wednesday considered the new tax as a way to extend the country's disability-adjusted healthy life expectancy to 75 years by 2020. According to the World Health Organization's definition, the DAHLE is the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Uganda Health News: Government to fight malaria UGPulse.com The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Uganda, Dr. Joaquim Saweka says that the acquisition of these facilities is a sign that the country is lifting her health standards thus slowing down deaths resulting from malaria. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Informal Meeting of Ministers of Health of the European Union IEWY News The one organized under the Polish Presidency was participated, inter alia, by the representatives of the European Commission (DG SANCO), World Health Organization's Regional Office for Europe and Marc Sprenger, the Head of the European Centre for ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| SOUTH SHORE INSIDER: New medical society leader, Dr. Ronald Dunlap The Patriot Ledger The World Health Organization would like to reach people in remote areas. In China, I think 40 percent of people have an Internet connectable phone, so you can help people far away. What problems does the state face in delivering health care to its ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| E.coli death toll increases to 50 Monterey County Herald One death in Sweden and another in the United States are linked to the outbreak, according to the World Health Organization. A total of 3999 people have now been reported ill in Germany, including 845 suffering from a complication that can lead to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| WHO All Set to Release Global Tobacco Epidemic 2011 Report ABC Live Geneva (ABC Live): The World Health Organization (WHO) is all set to the WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2011 on Thursday. The WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2011, the third in a series of periodic reports about the extent and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Smooth ARMM transition process assured Manila Bulletin ... Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. shared Sinarimbo's view citing that his office, for instance, has been carrying out at a faster phase health programs that have gained recognition from international agencies like the World Health Organization (WHO). ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Environmental Health Trust Cites Conflict of Interest Surrounding New ... CisionWire (press release) A new study that attempts to debunk the link between cancer and cell phones is riddled with conflicts of interest, says Environmental Health Trust (EHT). In May 2011, in a nearly unanimous decision, 31 expert advisers to the World Health Organization ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| A Road Map For Ending Malaria Deaths GPB By Scott Hensley Late last year, the World Health Organization said it's possible to end deaths from malaria as soon as 2015. It won't be easy, mind you. But widespread use of insecticide-treated nets and indoor spraying to kill mosquitoes have already ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Katie Lorenz: Cigarette warnings get graphic MPNnow.com This regulation is the result of a scientific evaluation conducted by the FDA and other health agencies. While the graphic images displayed on the new warning labels may be disturbing to some, the World Health Organization has concluded, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Double standard on export ethics Edmonton Journal The World Health Organization estimates that mesothelioma and asbestosis kill about 100000 people per year, and though chrysotile is not the worst variant, it is an acknowledged carcinogen. The Canadian government nonetheless defends the export of more ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| A crusade vs obesity Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines - Over three million children are overweight or obese in the Philippines, according to a study by the World Health Organization. Based on the report, Filipino kids have different eating habits and preferences. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Jim Roach: Health care cost must be fixed The News-Press In the US we pay 286 percent more for our health care than the average of the 30 leading industrialized nations. Yet, the US is ranked only 24th in quality. Congressional Research Service and World Health Organization studies show the average cost for ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Commentary: Denomination's first emotional health conference seeks to ... Adventist News Network ... 450 million people have a psychiatric disorder, including 121 million people with depression, 200 million with alcohol dependence, 37 million with dementia, and 24 million with schizophrenia, according to figures from the World Health Organization. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Breast-Feeding Can Be Worth HIV Risks In Developing World Vermont Public Radio Not so in the developing world. In countries that lack clean water and an affordable, reliable supply of infant formula, the World Health Organization recommends that HIV-positive mothers exclusively breast-feed their infants for the first six months. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| ISO strengthens cooperation with World Organization for Animal Health Manufacturing.net ISO and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on 6 July 2011 signed a cooperation agreement on international standards related to the trade of animal and products derived from animals. The ISO-OIE agreement was signed at the ISO Central ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Dist ART centre facing drug shortage MorungExpress “Standard antiretroviral therapy (ART) consists of the use of at least three antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to maximally suppress the HIV virus and stop the progression of HIV,” states the World Health Organisation. The drugs are required to be taken on a ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Breast-Feeding Can Be Worth HIV Risks In Developing World | KOSU Radio By KOSU News Breast-Feeding Can Be Worth HIV Risks In Developing World. Filed by KOSU News in Health. July 6, 2011. In the West, HIV and breast-feeding are generally considered incompatible. HIV-positive women are told to avoid breast-feeding all together, ... In countries that lack clean water and an affordable, reliable supply of infant formula, theWorld Health Organization recommends that HIV-positive mothers exclusively breast-feed their infants for the first six months. ... KOSU Radio |
| Apitherapy News: Bee Venom Therapy Used to Treat Peripheral Neuropathy By Editor Patients with World Health Organization Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (WHO CIPN) grade 2 or more were treated with SBVP for 3 treatment sessions over a 1-week period. Measures of efficacy and safety. ... Apitherapy News |
| 'Lessons Learned' in European Outbreak - Food Safety News By mrothschild@foodsafetynews.com (Mary Rothschild) ECDC's Food and Water Borne Disease network, along with its microbiology team, reference laboratories and the World Health Organization's collaborating labs, worked together to analyze the bacterium and publish guidance on lab tests to ... Food Safety News |
| Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog » Blog Archive » Voluntary ... By Beyond Pesticides The Codex Alimentarius Commission is comprised of over 100 agencies that monitor food safety around the world. It was created in 1963 by the Food and AgricultureOrganization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization ... Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog |
| Simple Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria Work Well The World Health Organization (WHO), now strongly recommends health staff confirm a malaria diagnosis prior to treatment with artemisinin combination therapies (ACT's), but in many settings, this demands a major shift in practice and is ... Infection Control Today News Only Feed |
| Seattle International District Rotary Club Announces New Club ... By The International Examiner There has been a 99 percent decrease in polio, from 350000 reported cases in 1988 to 1348 in 2010, and only 162 cases have been reported so far in 2011, according to theWorld Health Organization. This is a direct result from ... This entry was posted on Thursday, July 7th, 2011 at 12:52 am and is filed under News, Volume 38 No. 13. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not ... The International Examiner |
| News Rounds: Research funding lacking for drug resistance threats ... By Tom Paulson Cell Phone Debate Continues (The Scientist) Just weeks after the World Health Organization declared that mobile phones may cause cancer, a review of the literature finds no evidence to support the claim. ... Humanosphere |
| Cutting Salt Doesn't Necessarily Lower Heart Disease, Death Risks ... By The Huffington Post News Editors Many developed nations have government-sanctioned guidelines calling on people to cut their salt or sodium intake for the sake of their longer-term health. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists reducing salt intake among its ... Healthy Living Health News · New Research. In an analysis that set off a fierce debate over the health effects of salt, researchers said on Wednesday they had found no evidence that small cuts to salt intake reduce the risk of developing h. ... The Huffington Post | Full News Feed |
| Thousands mobilize against Hong Kong state-sponsored 'ex-gay ... By Phil Reese the gay community's news source. ... Almost every major psychological, psychiatric andhealth organization in the Western world has determined gay and lesbian “reparative therapy” to be not just ineffective, but possibly harmful to the well -being of the recipient of such treatment. Choi, a West Point graduate and combat veteran, teamed up with Wayne Besen of the ex-gay watchdog group, “Truth Wins Out,” to publicize the movement to pressure the territory's government to ... Washington Blade - America's... |
| saendy: Preparing for Pandemic Influenza -- Business Continuity ... By gramer This concern has been universal throughout the leading public health groups, including the World Health Organization (WHO), U. S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), and many national governments throughout the world. There have been a variety of urgent appeals ... If you have been following this topic in the news, you may have your own concerns about the risks of pandemic flu, as well as what can be done to help prepare your company. No one can accurately predict when the ... saendy |
| news - World Health Organization 28 June - Two new studies offer good news for newborns and children about two different vaccinations — flu vaccine for pregnant women, and rotavirus vaccine ... www.who.int/entity/influenza_vaccines_plan/.../index.html |
| World Health Organization Affirms Right to Ex-Gay Therapy? | Ex ... The Belfast News Letter reports that the World Health Organization has “affirmed the view of controversial groups which say it is medically orthodox to seek ... www.exgaywatch.com/.../world-health-organization-affirms-ri... |
| News archive: World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre ... The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the International Labor Organization ... subslists.blogspot.com/.../world-health-organization-who.html |
| World Health Organization announced a potential link between ... In other news, only two months ago, the World Health Organization announced a potential link between cellphone use and cancer. Now, a new study shows ... www.mevio.com/.../world-health-organization-announced-a-p... |
| World Health Organization : NPR World Health Organization. ... Hourly News Summary. [4 min 45 sec]. Latest NPR Newscast ... World Health Organization archive. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 ... www.npr.org/templates/archives/archive.php?thingId...ps... |
| World Health Organization - News, photos, topics, and quotes The latest news on World Health Organization, from thousands of sources worldwide. High-quality photos, articles, blog posts, quotes, and more. www.daylife.com/topic/World_Health.../timeline?date=2011... |
| IAPO | World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committees ... by IAPO at 4:00PM Tuesday 05 July 2011 (News). The six World Health Organization(WHO) Regional Committees meet separately once every year to set policy and ... www.patientsorganizations.org/showarticle.pl?id=1318 |
| Can business cure Africa's health care crisis? While availability of health care varies greatly throughout the continent, the World Health Organization says Africa as a whole has just two doctors per ... edition.cnn.com/2011/BUSINESS/07/.../affordable.health.care/ |
| World Health Organization Recognizes Edmonton as 'Age-friendly ... The City of Edmonton's commitment to seniors has been recognized by the WorldHealth Organization. Edmonton is one of four Canadian cities granted ... www.edmonton.ca/.../world-health-organization-recognizes-ed... |
| Copper surfaces kill 97% hospital bacteria, cut infection ... according to a new study presented at the World Health Organization 1st International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) in Geneva ... www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/copper...kill.../2011-07-05 |
| Cellphone Cancer Risk May Be Overstated: Report In May, the World Health Organization classified cellphones as a carcinogenic agent under the group titled "possibly carcinogenic to humans," the same ... www.huffingtonpost.com/.../cellphone-cancer-study_n_89017... |
| World Health Organization « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of DFW. ... Health · Watch + Listen · CBS 11 News ... World Health Organization ... dfw.cbslocal.com/tag/world-health-organization/ |
| World Trade Organization rules: Latest News, Videos, Photos ... See World Trade Organization rules Latest News, Photos, Biography, ... However, a 2005 study by the World Health Organization says that using a water pipe ... timesofindia.indiatimes.com/.../World-Trade-Organization-rul... |
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