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Life After Death: Organ Donation

...win obstacles' by educating the public and also by promoting the cause of the needy who stand on the threshold of death. Pledge your organs and donate life-TODAY! To download an Organ Donor card visit. http: www.mohanfoundation.org/downloads.asp....

Muslim Nations Focus on Halal Vaccines

...pment of halal vaccines would break new ground for promoting public health in Muslim countries," he said, adding that it would also alleviate fears among Muslim communities about contamination.Under the concept of halal, pork and its by-products, alcohol and animals not slaughtered according to Koranic procedu...

Catholics Should Halt Amnesty Support Over Abortion Issue: Vatican

...supporting the human rights group, accusing it of promoting abortion. "No more Catholic financing of Amnesty I...ed Nations childrens' fund UNICEF, also accused of promoting abortion. UNICEF was distributing in refugee camps around the world a post-intercourse spermicide fo...

Muslim Nations Urged To Address Health Needs

...stablishing the national institute as an agency in promoting self-sufficiency in the production of these vaccin...pment of halal vaccines would break new ground for promoting public health in Islamic nations," he said. With quality and safe halal vaccines being developed, Mu...

WHOs Plan of Global Stockpile of Bird Flu Vaccine Gathers Momentum

...accine production capacity, including research and promoting the transfer of technology to developing countries....

Bangkok Lures Visitors With Its Growing Gourmet Scene

...ie gras, oysters and sushi while they talked about promoting Thai cuisine. Between helpings of Alaskan king crab, French wine and melt-in-your-mouth Parma ham flown in from Italy, the assembled crowd discussed ways of putting Bangkok on the international culinary map. Although a creamy mango pudding proved ...

Major Mental Disorders Cut Life Span by Ten to Fifteen Years

...for 18 years, that can cause drastic weight gains, promoting diabetes and heart disease, Parks says. He thinks these drugs are contributing to deaths from cardiovascular disease. Many could be switched to safer medicines. Mentally ill adults also are more likely than others to have alcohol and drug-abuse probl...

'Skinny' Debate Upsets Actress Knightley

...t blew up, I felt terrible. It appeared that I was promoting something when I absolutely was not. I am thin because that's what I am, and I was thinner at that point because of the work I do. Nothing else," people.com quotes her as saying to a magazine. The pictures were taken when Knightley had just finishe...

Higher Intake of Calcium and Vitamin D Linked With Brain Lesions in Older People

... among older adults, given the current emphasis on promoting high intakes of calcium and vitamin D.' Dr. Payne and her colleagues are continuing to investigate the effect and significance of high calcium and vitamin D intakes on brain lesions, including possible causality, in older patients with and without ...

New Research Promises To Take The Pain Off Breast Feeding

..., found out about Biological Nurturing - a program promoting different ways of holding babies to encourage breastfeeding - which offered her advice over the phone. Fortunately she also had a meeting with Dr Suzanne Colson, senior midwifery lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, who advises on this...

Overseeing Agency Indifferent to Workplace Safety in US

...lth Administration (OSHA) are more concerned with promoting the interests of the industries than with the safety of the workers themselves. Seven years ago, a Missouri doctor discovered a troubling pattern at a microwave popcorn plant in the town of Jasper. After an additive was modified to produce a more...

Indonesia Struggles Against Bird Flu and the Drug Industry as Well

... "caters to the developed world's whims instead of promoting access for all." Some experts agree. "It's not just about altruistic public health," said Michael Osterholm, a University of Minnesota infectious disease specialist. "When we realize Southeast Asia and China are shut down economically from a pande...

Tobacco Control Laws to Be Regulated in India

...at films and television do not become a medium for promoting tobacco products to the vulnerable youth audience....ole played by the American Cancer Society (ACS) in promoting community-based activities dedicated in fight against cancer. It is my firm belief that the proposed...

Two Indians on Team to Battle Cervical Cancer

...oping world" to solve public health problems while promoting entrepreneurship. Last year, there was another Indian link on the winner's tally. An inexpensive device to treat neonatal jaundice developed by Vijay Anand of Bangalore was adjudged as having the potential to save victims of jaundice. Vijay Ana...

Thailand Approves Strategic Plan To Reduce HIV Prevalence Among Youth

... focus on educating youth about HIV prevention and promoting social values, as well as encouraging youth to participate in HIV prevention activities. In addition, the plan will call for local organizations to participate in HIV prevention and control activities. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of So...

Ethanol Could Be Damaging for Human Health, New Study Says

...plants, Jacobson said. He questioned the wisdom of promoting ethanol and other biofuels if they cause as much h...here are any number of non-profit groups in the US promoting ethanol as the most acceptable alternative fuel. · It provides high octane at low cost as an alter...

Red Wine Good for Nothing, Say Indian Doctors

...said that the growing nightclubs and pubs are just promoting alcohol among youngsters and it is worsening the situation. "Sedentary lifestyle coupled with stress and alcohol are making the chronic disease scenario worst in India." A recent survey by ASSOCHAM, a leading industry lobby of India, has found that...

Efforts Underway to Fight Alcoholism Among Tribals

...ly wants to counter alcoholism then it should stop promoting foreign liquor also," said Shankar. Alcoholism is linked to high incidences of crime in the district. According to the state crime records bureau, in 2005 there were 124 murders in the district -- the highest among all districts in the state. "I...

Bhutan Leads the World in Preserving the Environment

... present and future generations. The key drivers promoting intergenerational equity are the protocol's precautionary approach i.e., take preventative action to avoid damage to the ozone layer, and elimination of use of ozone depleting chemicals in a cost-effective manner. By phasing out the production and...

NYC Mayor Raises Questions About Male Circumcision as HIV Prevention Method

...f Health and Mental Hygiene to launch a campaign// promoting male circumcision. The campaign was recommended by...ot convinced that government should be involved in promoting or providing male circumcisions. According to Bloomberg, the number of HIV/AIDS cases in the city...

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