| Novartis gains FDA approval for new MS drug By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-09-22T15:35:09ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health regulators have approved the first pill to treat the underlying causes of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating nervous system disorder that has traditionally been treated with injectable drugs.... hosted.ap.org |
Businesses rescue south coast life guard service Businesses on the New South Wales south coast are coming to the rescue of Christmas holiday-makers by funding professional life guards for popular beaches. abc.net.au |
Govt unveils asbestos compo scheme Asbestos victims could be eligible for up to half a million dollars compensation under a State Government proposal. abc.net.au |
Malaria deaths in India underestimated The number of people dying from malaria in India has been hugely underestimated, according to new research. bbc.co.uk |
Inefficiency Hurts U.S. In Ranking of Health Researchers have concluded that the inefficiency of the health care system is to blame for the United States’ ranking of 49th in life expectancy. feeds.nytimes.com |