AP – The global recession and pressure to divert funds to other health crises are hurting the fight against AIDS, a medical group warned Thursday, with one health worker saying he feared a return to the days when the AIDS virus was a death sentence in Africa.
AP – Some of New York City’s largest employers — including Wall Street firms Goldman Sachs and Citigroup — have started receiving some doses of swine flu vaccine.
AP – The World Health Organization’s flu chief said the swine flu virus has now become the predominant flu strain worldwide.
AP – Britain is using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to catch those who are lying about their nationality, drawing criticism from scientists and provoking outrage from rights groups.
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) — When the news broke on
Wednesday that a domestic cat had come down with H1N1 swine flu, probably
transmitted to the feline by sick owners, many people no doubt wondered
how vulnerable their own pets were to the illness.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) — A potentially deadly
intestinal infection is on the rise outside of hospital settings,
especially among the elderly, researchers warn.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Babies are never too young to benefit from a
bedtime routine, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — When your belly feels bloated, uncomfortably
tight and full, your doctor may refer to it as abdominal bloating.
HealthDay – THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) — A new study appears to add
to growing evidence that green tea might help protect against cancer.
HealthDay – THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) — A program called Safe
Schools/Healthy Students greatly increases the safety of students, says a
U.S. government report.