Following weeks of nutritional therapy and exercise, Santa Claus today declared himself free of type-2 diabetes and produced lab test results showing a fasting glucose level of 96 mg/dL , well below the diabetes definition of 126mg/dL. Through the month of December, Santa Claus has been working with…

For as long as I can remember, the Christmas fruitcake has been a terrific source of holiday humor. I’ve never actually eaten a fruitcake, but I’ve seen lots of them, including one that I’m pretty sure was made with gummy bears. It’s not just the name that’s hilarious (”Fruit” and “Cake” don’t belong…

Here is an interesting report from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, in their December 2006 Communiqué:
Two people were exposed to a jackal, later confirmed as rabid, in a private lodge in the Greater Kruger Park area. This is the first confirmed rabies in a wild animal originating from within the Kruger Park.  Surveillance has [...]

Remote Medical International has been awarded an open and continuous contract from the VA National Acquisition Center for Medical Equipment and Supplies. With over 200 items and more being added monthly, this contract allows RMI to better serve our federal customers as well as customers purchasing using federal grants. Our contract includes items [...]

Earlier this month, Santa Claus was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. By working with a team of top nutritionists, he has already improved his diet by eliminating foods and beverages that promote diabetes (like sodas, sugary cookies and white bread) while focusing on eating the foods that prevent diabetes…

Opposition leader Kevin Rudd, yesterday announced that a federal Labor Government would establish a new national dental healthcare program which will not only include concession card holders, but will also extend to low-income families.

This new scheme, details of which have not yet been finalised, will apparently cost more than the $300 million over four [...]

Iraq : Sunnis should be included in the polical process

10 Steps to Finding the Perfect Dog Sitter
The flights are reserved, the bags packed and the kids are finally ready! But just as you’re rushing out the door, you run into Fido with those big, sad puppy eyes. Oh NO, what about Fido?
When planning vacation and holiday getaways, our pets are often a forgotten, [...]

Once again, an ongoing story in the news about the Kim family reminds us how the most routine plans can turn into disaster for the unprepared. The good news is that the family survived nine days in an isolated and remote area in Oregon, though the father remains missing.
Stuck in the snow with “minor provisions,” [...]

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing yesterday tabled The Blame Game: Report on the inquiry into health funding, in which the following key recommendation appeared:

“The Australian Government should supplement state and territory funding for public dental services so that reasonable access standards for appropriate services are maintained, particularly for disadvantaged [...]

Six Imprisoned Health-Care Workers in Libya Are Pawns in a Far Larger Strategic Game
The repercussions are enormous
Author: Laurie Garrett
Source: PLoS Medicine
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Certainly something to read in the current politically tense world.