News Items by Date - July 2005

2 July 2005Pressure on UK Government to ban smoking in all enclosed workplaces and public places.

2 July 2005California State (US) considers requiring listing of all potentially harmful ingredients used in cosmetics

13 July 2005Latest News: European Food Supplements Directive, due to come into force 1 August 2005.

14 July 2005UK Neonatal Units struggle to accomodate sick and premature babies needing specialist care services

14 July 2005Undercover Investigation into Hygiene Standards in one UK Hospital

15 July 2005CODEX Commission adopts more than 20 Food Standards

16 July 2005US Proposals to require cans of soft drinks to carry health warnings

16 July 2005UK Draft Mental Health Bill - Reactions from Mental Health Professionals and Pressure Groups

17 July 2005Study on OTC progesterone risks - Progesterone in some Herbal Beauty Creams

18 July 2005UK Healthcare Commission Report on Standards in Maternity Care

18 July 2005Research identifies gene associated with diabetes and obesity

19 July 2005Federal Minister for Public Health in Canada advocates swimming lessons in schools

19 July 2005Recent research suggests a mechanism to fill gaps in existing theory of taste

20 July 2005UK: New Guidance Published to help Local Authorities provide Telecare Services

21 July 2005Recent Research at the University of Ulster: Teenage Female Dieting

21 July 2005Launch of UK National Network for Diabetes Research - July 2005

21 July 2005Practical teaching of physiology to be based on realistic, computer-controlled 'manikins'.

22 July 2005UK: Male GPs said to be more likely to prescribe antidepressants than female GPs

22 July 2005UK Medical Error Statistics - National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) Report

24 July 2005Australian research suggests that two molecules from crushed pineapple stems may help fight cancer

24 July 2005Richer Europeans not necessarily healthier than poorer ones (Research from UK & Sweden)

26 July 2005Development of method for growing bone for grafts within patient's own body

27 July 2005General Medical Council (GMC) launches National Consultation about Medical Education

28 July 2005Research into effects of taking fish oil to alleviate osteoarthritis - Bristol University

28 July 2005University of Manchester research into babies' perceptual development

28 July 2005Edinburgh University investigate effect of age on muscle responses to strength training

29 July 2005How do T-Cells recognise infected cells ? Oxford scientists explain.

29 July 2005Health Protection Agency and HIV Charities concerns about drug-resistant viruses

29 July 2005The Search for Natural / Herbal treatments for HIV / AIDS in Africa

29 July 2005Plans to Regulate Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Ontario, Canada

30 July 2005British Medical Association concerned about no new GPs in training

30 July 2005Research at Liverpool University (UK) helps to explain the role of calcium in muscle contraction

30 July 2005Research at Cardiff University shows that kidney recipients are concerned for live donors

31 July 2005One Flax Seed Muffin a Day for 30 Days kills 31% of Breast Cancer Cells in Newly Diagnosed Women

31 July 2005Video / DVD intended to Save Lives of Patients in U.S. Hospitals

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