Young 'need drink first aid classes'
The British Red Cross wants children to learn first aid as a survey suggests one in seven has been in an alcohol-related emergency. bbc.co.uk |
Attack survivors show no change of heart
New research shows many Australians are not changing their lifestyles after having a heart attack. abc.net.au |
US apologizes for '40s syphilis study in Guatemala
By LAURAN NEERGAARD 2010-10-02T05:52:04ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- American scientists deliberately infected prisoners and patients in a mental hospital in Guatemala with syphilis 60 years ago, a recently unearthed experiment that prompted U.S. officials to apologize Friday and declare outrage over "such reprehensible research."... hosted.ap.org |
Newborn jaundice linked to autism
A new study suggests jaundiced newborns have a higher risk of autism than other babies. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Medical equipment fears force patient travel
The Member for Hinchinbrook, Andrew Cripps, says Ingham patients will now have to travel to Townsville in north Queensland for some specialised treatments because of substandard equipment. abc.net.au |