Monday, October 10, 2005

Vitamins - Government 'pushes fluoridation'


Government 'pushes fluoridation'
BBC - have fluoridated water The government has written to health chiefs reminding them they have the power to order The 2003 legislation gave health agencies the power to force firms to

Dean fires up Connecticut Democrats
AP via Newsday - the budget, a renewable energy policy and national health insurance. ' We need jobs in this country and we can't have it without health insurance,' Dean said

U.S. urges urgent preparations for flu pandemic
ABCNEWS.com - urges urgent preparations for flu pandemic Reuters BANGKOK - Governments have to work harder and faster to prepare for an inevitable bird flu pandemic, U.S. an inevitable bird flu pandemic, U.S. Health Secretary Michael Leavitt said on Monday as he began a be ready,' Leavitt told Thai and U.S. health officials in Bangkok

Blunkett's work cure for welfare
BBC - on invalidity benefit 25-30 years ago. ' Health has got better, medical science is improving by the day benefit and back into work'. Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt is set to

Salt campaign targets ready meals
BBC - High salt intake is linked to a risk of high blood pressure A food watchdog is urging people to cut their daily salt intake by choosing healthier ready meals. there was no proof cutting salt had long-term health benefits. However, the FSA said eating too much consume too much salt, increasing their health risks. The FSA points to