News: December 2006
Positive research findings for homeopathy in cancer
Research published in December 2006 by a group of American and Sri Lankan researchers in the journal Integrative Cancer Therapies has shown that the homeopathic medicine, Sabal serrulata, can inhib...
UNICEF celebrates 60 years for children
After WW2 UNICEF′s first mission was to provide milk, food, blankets and medicine to millions of European children left hungry, homeless and weakened by war. When the children of Europe recov...
New study shows epidural during birth might negatively affect breastfeeding
Epidurals given during labour and birth have been associated with decreased rates of breastfeeding according to a study of Australian women. The study found that women who had epidurals during chil...
Food Standards Agency launches final consultation about increasing folate intake of young women
RCN and BMA Scotland deliver strong message against violence to the Scottish Parliament
The RCN and BMA are sending Christmas cards to all Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)s calling for a violence-free 2007. The cards depict a picture of a 'beaten up' Santa Claus, who, like doc...
Ability of biomarkers to predict risk of heart disease, stroke appears limited
Netherlands gives UNICEF largest single donation ever
The Dutch government has pledged USD201M to UNICEF to expand ongoing efforts to ensure that children in conflict, natural disasters and emerging from crisis can go to school. This is the single lar...
