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Need for Boys to Get Vaccinated against STDs

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 13:19

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It has been recently revealed there has been a rise in the number of throat cancer cases in the world. This calls for the need for vaccination is young boys and girls. They need to stay safe from any sort of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and this needs vaccination.

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Britain Needs to Spend More on Prevention of Diseases

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 13:16

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It has been recently revealed by the British Government that it is soon going to increase the funding for the nation so that it can contribute even more in those areas of the world where there is a greater need of health benefits. They are targeting the deprived areas of the world where diseases are in plenty, and there is a need for helping people who are suffering.

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Americans Facing Scar of Mental Illness

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 12:40

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A recent report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has sent shock waves in the society by claiming that there are nearly 20% of American adults who have experienced mental health concerns during the previous year. The most shocking part found in the research was the age of the affected ones.

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Obama Administration Puts Religious Belief Aside Over Progressive Health Plans

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 12:35

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While huge hue and cry is still made over the issue of birth control at times, here comes an unwarranted move from the Obama administration which has now made free birth control measures mandatory under Catholic hospitals and other religious institutions.

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Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust Facing Problems

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:53

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It has been recently revealed that the Ipswich hospital trust has now been forced to take a look at the millions of pounds of debt hanging over its head, taking off attention from other topics like financial control, if at all they wish to secure the status of the foundation.

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Third Smallest Baby Ever Leaves US Hospital

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:52

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It has been recently revealed that the miracle child born in Los Angeles has been finally released from the hospital. It was in August last year when baby Melinda Star Guido arrived in this world, about 16 weeks prior to her due delivery date.

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Fundraiser to Collect $3 Million for World-Class Neurosurgery Centre

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:50

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In what may well turn out to be wonderful news for a large number of people seeking neurosurgical treatment in Dunedin and nearby, it has recently been revealed that a public campaign with the intent of monetarily supporting a world-class neurosurgery research and teaching centre in the city is in progress at the moment.

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California Grapples With EHV-1 Cases

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:48

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As per reported information, it has been revealed that a new case of EHV-1 (equine herpesvirus-1) has been confirmed recently in the Orange County, California. The horse, which was reportedly down with some kind of illness, has been euthanized over suspicions of the recent outbreak of the infection in the region.

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Proposed Autism Definition Triggers Controversy

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:46

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It has been revealed that the American Psychiatric Association has been approached to revise the autism definition. A study that has proposed the change has led to controversy in which parents and health experts have called the change to be unneeded.

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Overweight Man Gets Stuck In Bathroom After Falling

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 10:57

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Very seldom it happens when the firefighters have to break the walls to pick up or rescue overweight people. In a recent incident, an overweight man fell in his bathroom and the firefighters had to break the wall to rescue him.

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Girl Students Reported Of Having Mysterious Disorder

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 10:51

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It has been reported that about 12 girl students of the Western New York high school have developed strange symptoms, which, however, do not have any effect on their physical health. The medical experts are of the view that these conditions makes their appearance on those who are going through acute mental pressure or stress.

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Online Gambling Taking Its Toll in Australia, say Researchers

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 10:45

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It has been reported by the researchers of Australia that the incidence of internet gambling is still higher in the country. The research was conducted by the researchers from the Sydney University and the Southern Cross University.

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EMA Investigates Efficacy Of Novartis Pill Gilenya

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 09:34

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After coming across few death cases due to Novartis AG's multiple-sclerosis drug Gilenya, the European Medical Agency (EMA) has started an investigation which would see its pros and cons. The EMA said that the main reason to conduct the review is to make sure that the drug is safe.

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Breast Cancer Treatment Causing Severe Lifestyle Changes

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 09:28

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The advancements in the medical science have made it possible for the doctors and surgeons to save innocent lives from deadly cancer. But do you know that the women who have been saved from cancer in their earlier periods of life have suffered severe consequences?

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Overhaul of Queensland Health Plan Comes Under the Scanner

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 09:23

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Following the case of $16 million fraud at the Health Department, the Premier, Anna Bligh, has decided to overhaul the Queensland Health plan so that in future such incidents could be avoided. However, the opposition parties have expressed opposition against the idea of revamping the health plan.

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Women Not That Pushy For Caesarean Operation, Claims Study

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 09:21

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While there are many women who like to go for an easy and painless delivery, caesarean operation has always been found to be the best option. However, it was found in a survey, involving 22,000 women in 2009 and 2010, that there are nearly 50% women who had gone for C-section after their doctors said so else they would have preferred to go for normal delivery.

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Insomnia Must Not Be Overlooked

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 09:14

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While life is becoming stressful for many, sleeping disorders have become quite common now. However, little is known that insufficient sleep could affect one to significant level not just physically but mentally also. There are many who despite suffering from insomnia doesn’t feel bothered to report such concerns to their doctors, thereby elongating the health concern.

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Worker Gets Compensation after HSE Finds Company Guilty

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 09:11

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There is no doubt left that the working conditions of workplaces must be kept safe and secure for workers there and that is what has been the main motto of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) since the beginning. On the same lines, it has been told that a man employed with JVM Castings Ltd, at their factory in Droitwich Road, had met with an accident.

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Man Survives After Having 3 and a Half Inch Nail in His Head

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 08:18

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It has been recently revealed that in a startling incident, there was a three and a half inch nail, lodged in the brain of a man. The name of the man is Dante Autulla and he is from Chicago. This 32 years old man accidently fired the nail from a gun, while he was running errands in his garage in his own home, situated in Orlando Park.

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BMA Doctors Opposing the Government Offer

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 08:12

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It has been recently revealed by a report that the recent suggestions made by the British Medical Association to the government for the purpose of making changes in the NHS schemes for pension have been rejected by them.

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