Diabetes Patients Stranded Without Insulin Pumps
The National Health Services (NHS) released a survey showing that patients suffering from type 1 diabetes are not being supplied with sufficient amounts of insulin pump therapy.
NSPCC Launches Big Bike Ride
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, known as the NSPCC, is launching a fundraising event on Monday, which targets providing £400,000. These funds would be allocated to the country’s helplines, which are ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline. The help lines offer their services throughout the 24 hours of the day, all week long.
Suicide Statistics Show Disturbing Figures
Suicide has come out to be the second most likely cause of death among the youth in America. Suicide has been accounted to claim 1.3% deaths of the total number of fatalities annually recorded in America.
Taxes Hit US Cigarette Industry
After a series of regulations and tax increases applied on cigarettes, the number of smokers has massively decreased and the cigarette industry has been affected. As a result, local retailers across the country are reporting that they are selling less than half of the number of cigarettes that they used to sell before the new tax laws.
Pinky, the Pup Saves Richie from Bees
A nine-year-old boy, Richie was playing in open with his boxer pup Pinky. Suddenly a swarm of bees attacked the boy and stung him on his feet.
Richie was not aware of the fact that he was sensitive to bees. But his pup was able to sense that he was allergic to bees.
Pertussis Vaccination is Must for Everyone
As per Panhandle Health District authorities, whooping cough cases are on the rise. In the present year, as many as 57 whooping cough cases have been noticed in five northern regions.
Recently, two Idaho infants were admitted in the hospital with the deadly disease. They are being treated in the intensive care unit.
MDA Organizes Fund-Raising Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Many children and grown-up people suffer from one or the other form of muscular dystrophy.
In muscular dystrophy, the muscles become weak and as a result the person is not able to carry out his/her daily routine work efficiently.
Muscular Dystrophy Association organized a fund-raising campaign for the muscular dystrophy patients in West Lafayette.
Survey: Employers Passing on Health Costs to Workers
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Last week, a benchmark survey of employers revealed that because of a faltering economy and no rise in salaries, employees are carrying a lot of health coverage burden, compared to earlier times.
Report Reveals 40% Children in New York are Obese
According to a recent report, 40% of the children in the New York City are obese. The study that is said to be the biggest of its kind entailed kids from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Study: Pre-emptive Surgeries Might Lower the Possibility of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
On Monday, AFP news cited a study which said that preventive surgeries might be able to lower the possibility of contracting breast or ovarian cancer.
Advocacy Groups and AquaBounty Lock Horns over GM Salmon: FDA to Decide
The latest reports bring forth that the modified fish approval has become the bone of contention between the advocacy groups and the AquaBounty technologies.
To Tame the Panic, Officials Advocate Early Flu Shots
In order to contain the mayhem created by the flu, the officials are all set to make the flu shots accessible early this year. Learning lessons from the past, the Government and the commercial retailers are laying huge emphasis on the importance of being vaccinated against the flu.
Dog Treats to the Tune of 75,000 Bags Recalled by Hartz Mountain Corporation
In the wake of a probable salmonella threat, one of the leading dog treats is being recalled from all across the US.
The Company named, Hartz Mountain Corporation has announced bags of their naturals real beef treats and it is reported that the recall is to the tune of as many as 75,000 bags.
Jury Rules a Decent Compensation to a US 'popcorn lung' Sufferer
A US factory worker surviving a malignant disease is reported to be driving his appeal in the court.
Last month, the worker suffering from "popcorn lung" disease was granted $US30.4 million ($A33.4 million) as per the jury’s ruling against a chemical supplier.
ACT Attributes to Highest Incident Rates
A study of breast cancer in women has outlined that ACT accounts for the highest prevalence of the malignant disease in the nation.
The research conducted by the Breast Cancer Treatment Group, involved over 3,000 patients from Canberra and south-east New South Wales. The participants were tracked for a period of ten years from 1997 to 2007.
Experts Claim Obesity Surgery is Helpful for Overweight People
Experts of obesity are taking call on the stigma, which resists people from accepting the concept of surgical procedure for the problem of obesity. Specialists are claiming that this is the most effective way of getting rid from the extra weight on the body.
Man Who Jumped out of the Ambulance Suffered Internal Injuries
A man, who dashed across the Mitchell free way after jumping off the ambulance, has suffered internal injuries and a broken leg, last night.
The man was hit by a taxi, after he jumped towards the oncoming traffic. At about 11 pm, the man, 60, was transported from his home to the hospital.
Cyclists of Queensland Must Wear Helmets or Pay $100 Fine
Laws for cyclists of Queensland have become strict, as cyclists have to pay $100 fine, if they do not wear helmets.
However, Sue Abbott, who was fined $50 for not wearing a helmet, filed a court case in the NSW District Court and her fine was overturned.
Childhood Cancer Survivors can Develop Cancer in Later Life
According to an Australian study, the children who have managed to survive cancer should be given proper follow-up treatment. The health care is necessary for such children, as they are at a high risk of developing new cancer and are prone to early death.
Residents Want Binmen to Collect Bins from Outside Their Houses
Wiltshire Council has ordered the residents of Trowbridge to take their bins up to 100 yards at the end of a chuckholed road.
The council says that the Clarendon Road area, where mostly old people live, is full of cracks and they can be dangerous for the truck drivers and binmen. It also said that the potholes can also damage the tyres of the lorries.
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