Aussie sex gel to be coated on condoms
October 18, 2007
Wear condoms … new sex gel improves their ability to prevent the spread of STDs.
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An Australian-made sex gel which helps block HIV and herpes infections will be added to condoms in a new bid to beat the emerging epidemic of [...]
Puff test may alert doctors to health problems
5:00AM Tuesday October 30, 2007
By Errol Kiong
Maureen Danks found she had the lung function of an 88-year-old after smoking for 46 years. Photo / Glenn Jeffrey
A simple blowing test used routinely on smokers to gauge lung damage can also predict their risk of developing [...]
Hospital undergoes deep clean to fight drug-resistant bug
5:00AM Tuesday October 30, 2007
By Martin Johnston
Auckland City Hospital. Photo / Dean Purcell
Auckland City Hospital has completed what is thought to be its biggest ever cleaning operation as it battles to contain a drug-resistant superbug.
More than 100 cleaners and clinical staff took part in [...]
Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review
Aprotinin Injection (marketed as Trasylol)
This information reflects FDA’s current analysis of available data concerning these drugs. Posting this information does not mean that FDA has concluded there is a causal relationship between the drug products and the emerging safety issue. Nor does it mean that FDA is advising health [...]
Broccoli Extract May Help Prevent Skin Cancer
By Jessica Berman
Washington
23 October 2007
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Researchers say that an extract made from broccoli sprouts may prevent skin cancer when applied directly to the skin. VOA’s Jessica Berman reports scientists say broccoli contains a chemical [...]
Hi Dominique,
Well if you’ve been M.A.D. with me from the start, then you’ll know this newsletter has been a while coming. Thanks for your patience and continued interest.
For those you’ve just come on board . welcome!
This M.A.D. update is a little longer than usual as it’s been a few months in the [...]
Press Release
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL INAUGUAL FOLK MEDICINE PROGRAM WITH HIGH PROFILE LINEUP LAUNCHED THIS WEEKEND.
www.medicineroom.net Dominique Finney
Monday 29th October 2007
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL PROGRAM IS LAUNCHED
Have you experienced the awesome energy and fantastic entertainment of The Woodford Folk Festival? 20 venues over six days of melody, song, dance, laughter, forums, talks, mirth, play, [...]
Teenage smoking linked to drug use
Teenagers who smoke are five times more likely to drink and 13 times more likely to use marijuana than those who are not smokers, says a US report issued today. The report by Columbia University’s National Centre on Addiction and Substance Abuse presented further evidence linking youth [...]
Cancer patients fight for fair deal
5:00AM Sunday October 28, 2007
By Rebecca Milne
Terminal cancer sufferers Jackie Phoenix (left) and Richard Burr, with Alison Burr and Lucus Phoenix. Photo / Tim Cuff
Two cancer patients with only months to live have embarked on what will be their swansong - a petition to change the country’s [...]
Alzheimer’s Risk Diminished by Behavioral Trait
by Laura Weldon
(NewsTarget) A study of nearly 1,000 people found that certain personality traits appeared to be a significant factor in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Even when mental stimulation and exercise were accounted for by researchers the link remained strong. The trait? Conscientiousness.
A Rush University Medical Center study [...]
