Olympic Smog May Cause Heart Illness, Say Researchers
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California has been warning that air pollution that may be caused by Beijing's 2012 Olympics Smog may prove fatal for many.
Batteries Cause Children to Visit ERs
It has been revealed by a new report that the number of children visiting emergency rooms as a consequence of swallowing batteries has nearly doubled in the past two decades.
Chef Jamie Oliver Set to Launch Food Revolution Day
It seems that there is a lot to be known about the British-born "Naked Chef" who has assured that he would take every possible step to make one aware about best eating habits. The contribution Chef Jamie Oliver has made so far would be recognized as he will receive the Healthy Cup Award from the Harvard School of Public Health on May 22.
YMCA York Celebrates National Women's Health Week
As per reports, it has been revealed that Healthy Community Coalition staff is celebrating the National Women's Health Week. In order to celebrate the event, they have been providing free health screenings and education to women.
Scientists Discover Evidences Which Indicate Development Of Pre-Eclampsia In Pregnant Women
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Recent research has proposed that soon it will be able to identify whether a pregnant woman will be suffering from pre-eclampsia or not. As per reports, it has been subjected that a team of researchers from University of Sydney has found evidence, which indicate development of the most common and severe pregnancy disease.
National Event Encourages Parents and Children to Be Fit
It has been since 13 years that this event National Walk Safely to School Day is being celebrated. But it took far too less time to become very popular amongst school children and their families across Australia.
Walk Safely to School Day is each year celebrated nationally to encourage fitness and safe ways to help children cross roads safely.
Opting E-Health Records Can Be Troublesome For Doctors
As per recent reports, Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has emphasized that during initial years, after implementation of electron health records, processing will be slow, as it will take time for not only GPs and doctors to cope up with the new reform, but even residents will have to face a few troubles.
New Fossil Reveals Arthritis Trace in Dinosaur
It has been revealed recently that in a fossil found of the jaw of a pilosaur, which is about 150 million years ago, there are signs of arthritis found. A trace of such a human disease has been seen for the first time in the dinosaurs.
New Scientific Event for the Children
It has been recently revealed in a report that the students from the Hudson County are going to attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair that is going to be held on Sunday. The event shall be a major educational event for the aid of those people, who are in line for becoming future scientists.
Early June Will See Transit of Venus
It is being said by scientists that the transit of Venus is yet again to be seen soon, says a recent report. As per the findings, June 5-6 will be the day when it will be again seen for about 7 hours.
County Judge Delays Proposed Plan for Power Plant
A recent report has revealed that the plan proposed for a Corpus Christi power plant has been decided to be sent back to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a review.
The proposed Las Brisas Energy Center would burn petroleum coke, which a coal-like oil refinery byproduct, as it is aimed at powering nearly 650,000 homes.
Online Gambling Games Risk Future of Youngsters
As per a recent research, it has been revealed that online gambling games can make children and young adults’ gamblers. The research found that teens are glued to computer screens for long time as they are playing gambling games for most of the time.
Carers Suffers Mental Pressure
As per a recent research, it has been revealed that carers have complained that their personal as well as professional life has taken a toll while taking care of their mentally sick family members as well as partners.
Australians Celebrate Morning Tea Event
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May is celebrated as Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea month in which people organizes tea function in order to raise funds for cancer. Nothing much is needed on the part of host as he just has to call friends and other members and organize tea party where people donate money to raise funds for cancer research and treatment.
Federal Government Looking Forward to Reconstruct Its Main Cultural Body
As per recent findings, it has been subjected that Australian Federal Government is looking forward to reconstruct its main cultural body. It is being termed that government is considering a plan, which will include a usual board structure, which is not too expensive, but includes different art forms like music, literature, dance or visual arts.
Melbourne Clinic Sued Over Faulty Service Leading To Several Women Contracting Hepatitis C
As per recent reports, it has been proposed that after being treated at a Melbourne clinic, a group of women have constrained hepatitis C. It has been reported that the women have declared to file a lawsuit against medical regulator.
Proposal Aimed At Rising Tax Rates for Major Fast Food Chains
As per recent reports, it has been subjected that major food chains are being supposed to be hit drastically by a rate hike. It has been discovered that Melbourne council is analyzing a proposal to increase the rates charged from major food chains and if they do, then it is being expected that these food chains will be facing a major problem.
Outrage Over Proposal to Cut Support To Children who are on Special-Needs Register
There has been a huge outrage on the proposal from the ministers that could potentially remove thousands of children from the special-needs register. There are many charities, teachers' leaders and campaigners who have come out pretty strongly and condemned this move.
Lockerbie Bomber’s Cancer Drug Approved After Reduction in its Price
Lockerbie bomber’s cancer drug was pretty expensive for general population to use, pegged at £3,000 for a month’s supply. There have been many people who were outraged by the company’s policy of providing the drug at such skyrocket rates. This was the reason why the authorities have banned the drug from use until or unless the company shed its rates.
Elephant Leg Boy Seeks International Medical Assistance
This 10 years old Ugandan boy has to wear a girl’s clothes. Not because he or his family is fond of seeing him in girl dresses, but due to the fact that he has been suffering from a disease, which has mysteriously swelled up his legs and now he has contracted deadly flesh-eating infection.