| Australians are richer and living longer A new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Australians are wealthier, have a better education and are expected to live longer than a decade ago. abc.net.au |
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 |
Hungary: Toxic red sludge has reached the Danube By PABLO GORONDI 2010-10-07T17:24:32ZKOLONTAR, Hungary (AP) -- The toxic red sludge that burst out of a Hungarian factory's reservoir reached the mighty Danube on Thursday after wreaking havoc on smaller rivers and creeks, and downstream nations rushed to test their waters.... hosted.ap.org |
Cancer cluster fears for Harbour Bridge workers The CFMEU says its members are concerned there may be a cancer cluster among workers who paint and maintain the Sydney Harbour Bridge. 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 |