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Food-poisoning sickens at least 22 in NE Mexico

[2012-08-14 15:00]

At least 22 people got sick Sunday in the northeastern Mexican city of Matamoros after eating bad chicken at a local party.

Indonesia to rule salt, glucose, fat content on food

[2012-08-14 14:54]

The Indonesian government is to issue a new regulation putting a cap on the amount of salt, glucose and fat on ready-to-serve food marketed in the country this year.

Gov't researcher responds to Chinese wine contamination allegations

[2012-08-14 14:46]

China is concerned about pesticide residue levels in wines and other food products.

Food packaging regulations to take effect in 2013

[2012-08-14 14:44]

Regulations on food packaging will take effect from Jan 1, 2013, in a bid to guide the public in making food choices and reduce risks of chronic non-communicable diseases.

Houston reports eight cases of West Nile virus

[2012-08-10 16:33]

The Health Department of Houston confirmed that the city has so far reported a total of eight cases of the West Nile virus.

Life expectancy rises in China

[2012-08-10 10:21]

China's average life expectancy rose to 74.83 years as of the end of 2010, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Draft regulation targets patient privacy

[2012-08-10 10:05]

Health departments should protect patients' privacy and refrain from leaking their personal information and related materials.

Feature: Medicines Without Borders provides healthcare to Dhaka slum community

[2012-08-10 09:53]

Since April 2010, the Medicines Without Borders has been providing free healthcare to thousands of slum dwellers.

Nutritional supplements reduce earthquake stress: New Zealand study

[2012-08-10 09:44]

Nutritional supplements of healthy ingredients can help people through the stress of earthquakes and their aftermath.

US FDA approves new medication to treat rare type of leukemia

[2012-08-10 09:42]

The US FDA approved Marqibo to treat adults with a rare type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome negative ALL.

Child heart device keeps 90 percent children alive

[2012-08-09 14:13]

The heart pump for children, which provides life-saving bridge to transplantation, is very useful as it can keep 90 percent of children alive.

Nestle formula making babies sick: Australian parents

[2012-08-09 13:25]

Nestle is conducting tests on one of its new baby formula products after receiving complaints that it was making children sick with diarrhea and vomit.

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