The government announced an 11th-hour recall Wednesday to warn consumers that fake Halloween teeth sold by the tens of thousands since last year contain excessive amounts of lead.
The $2 packages of “Ugly Teeth” are only the latest in a long line of Chinese-made toys and novelty items recalled because of lead. (Read content ‘A Halloween Recall For “Ugly Teeth”‘…)
Medicines Australia chief executive Ian Chalmers presented Roy Eccleston, of The Weekend Australian, with the Medicines Australia 2007 Health Journalist of the Year Award. (Read content ‘Australia’s Best Health Journalism Recognised’…)
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) report, based on analysis of some 7,000 cancer studies from around the world, said there was "convincing" evidence that excess fat can cause breast, bowel and pancreatic cancer.
"We are recommending that people aim to be as lean as possible within the healthy range, and that they avoid weight gain throughout adulthood," said Professor Michael Marmot, who chaired the panel which drew up the report.
"This might sound difficult but this is what the science is telling us more clearly than ever before.
(Read content ‘Obese people face bigger cancer risk, study finds (AFP)’…)
A number of studies have found protective effects from higher intake of vitamin D for cancer and other ailments.
A team led by National Cancer Institute epidemiologist Michal Freedman sought to determine whether vitamin D can reduce a person's chances of dying from various cancer types.
The researchers tracked 16,818 people who joined a nationwide government health survey between 1988 and 1994, following them through 2000.
(Read content ‘Vitamin D cuts colon cancer death risk: study (Reuters)’…)
Asserting and claiming our human rights will help secure improved public services while forging stronger ties between people. (Read content ‘Claiming Human Rights In The UK: A Powerful Tool For Social Change’…)
The daily commute may be taking more of a toll than people realize. (Read content ‘Air Pollution Exposure Greatest While People Are Traveling In Their Vehicles’…)
Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2007 is a new publication. It presents a range of data, in booklet form, designed to provide a quick and handy reference guide to trends in health and health care over the past decade. (Read content ‘Health In Ireland: Key Trends 2007′…)
