| Group vows to hold Government to $5m renal unit pledge A group that campaigned for dialysis at the Maryborough Hospital in the state's south-east says it will make sure the Queensland Government delivers on its funding promises. abc.net.au |
Where do I join the race for a personal trainer? As comedian Michael McIntyre becomes the latest celebrity to acquire a fitness instructor, Libby Purves asks why those who don't depend on their looks for a living pay up to £150 an hour to exercise outdoors telegraph.co.uk |
'Breakthrough' bowel cancer test to be rolled out New test for bowel cancer that could save 3,000 lives a year is to be made part of the national screening programme. telegraph.co.uk |
National Briefing | Health: A First for Stem Cell Use in Therapy A California company has begun testing an embryonic stem cell treatment in a patient with spinal cord injuries, the first time such a medical therapy has been used on a human in a government-approved study. feeds.nytimes.com |
Well: When Hormone Creams Expose Others to Risks Women are not taking proper precautions when using topical hormone products - putting not only pets but also family members at risk for hormone exposure. feeds.nytimes.com |