MCF millage passage, staffing issues dominate forum (Oceana's Herald-Journal)
Organizers admitted the turnout wasn?t what they had hoped for at a July 17 public forum at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility (OCMCF), but it was enough to clear up a few misconceptions about the facility?s upcoming millage renewal....more...La Russa defends team doctors (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said Tuesday that the organization should hold a press conference to publicly disclose and discuss the medical treatment players are receiving and thus avoid what he believes are misconceptions of the team and its doctors....more... Myths About Cancer Risk Abound (KOLD News 13 Tuscon)
By Steven Reinberg , HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Misconceptions about cancer are rampant among Americans, a new study finds, including......more... Leading Cardiologist suggests inclusion of Ayurvedha doctors in to the FPS scheme (Daily News)
One of the leading consultant Cardiologists in the country. Dr. D.P. Atukorala, wants Ayurvedha doctors also included in the new - 'Family Practitioner Service! now under consideration by a special Committee in the Ministry of Health, appointed by the Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva....more... Many Americans Believe Unsubstantiated Claims About Cancer, Survey Finds (Science Daily)
A new study from American Cancer Society researchers finds a surprising number of Americans believe scientifically unsubstantiated claims concerning cancer, and that population segments suffering the greatest burden of cancer are the most likely to be misinformed....more... U.S. State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 24 July 2007 (Scoop.co.nz)
Travel Announcements for Secretary Rice and Deputy Secretary Negroponte / Deputy Secretary Negroponte Will Represent the U.S. at ASEAN Meetings / Attempt to Move Forward In Political Track with Israelis and Palestinians / Ambassador Crocker's ......more... Park Falls School Board votes 8-1 to order consolidation with Butternut in '08-09 (Park Falls Herald)
PARK FALLS -- The Park Falls School Board voted 8-1 Monday, July 23, to authorize consolidation with the Butternut School District....more... Students put face to Third World poverty; Four teenagers return from Dominican Republic changed (The Sudbury Star)
For four teenagers from Northern Ontario, the Dominican Republic is a world away. Although it arguably holds some of the world's nicest beaches and tourist resorts, 30 per cent of the Caribbean Island country's population struggles beneath the poverty line....more... The gift of health (Indian Express via Yahoo! India News)
The Indian woman has a deep-seated natural urge to breastfeed. She does not need to be convinced to breastfeed her baby.,''says Dr Jyotsna Padalkar in 'Breastfeeding made easy' a book devoted to all aspects of breast feeding. Written and translated by Dr Nirmala Dharap from the original book written by Padalkar, the release of the book is a timely one as it coincides with the World Breastfeeding ......more... |