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The Hidden Pollution Issue

22-05-2007 23:57 | Analysis | Ecology | Health | World

It doesn’t matter who we are or where we live, we are all contaminated with harmfull chemicals that threaten our health and that of our children.

The US war and occupation of Iraq—the murder of a society—Part two

21-05-2007 20:31 | Health | Iraq | Terror War | World

This is the second part of a three-part series. Part one was posted May 19. Its purpose is to examine a series of recent reports establishing the immense scale of death, destruction and oppression that have been wrought by the US occupation of Iraq, now in its fifth year. Taken together, these reports confirm that US operations in Iraq have amounted to sociocide—the deliberate and systematic murder of an entire society. The third and concluding part will be posted May 22.

Australia: 1 in 8 kids exposed to INDULGENCE: study?

20-05-2007 23:15 | Analysis | Culture | Health | World

It's not what you say it's the way that you say it!

Meningitis vaccine linked to ME in Norway concerns investigators in New Zealand

17-05-2007 02:03 | Health | World

In Norway approximately one third of students developed symptoms of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) within 1-3 weeks of receiving the Meningitis vaccination. Now Investigators say the Meningitis vaccination campaign in New Zealand may prove detrimental to children’s health.

As Labour fiddles M.E. patients suffer and die

14-05-2007 15:46 | Analysis | Health | Social Struggles | World

Government policy on ME/CFS seems determined to accept the patently flawed advice of psychiatrists of the ‘Wessely School’ that ME does not exist.

In an unprecedented action, a total of 18 UK ME/CFS charities have signed a joint statement expressing extreme concern.

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Ignored by the left…

07-05-2007 15:03 | Analysis | Health | Social Struggles | World

Why are extremely vulnerable sick and disabled people being ignored by progressive forces of all kinds?

global marijuana march: 14 held in moscow

06-05-2007 17:26 | Culture | Health | Repression | World

protests against cannabis prohibition took place in over 200 cities worldwide on saturday

NZ parents retain right to smack children?

02-05-2007 12:02 | Education | Health | Social Struggles | World

It is not a matter of marching, decent, good parents into court. It's a matter of leading by example. Violence does not win and smacking children is the root cause of domestice violence.

UK Refuses Entry to Lancet Iraq Death Toll Study Author

01-05-2007 11:02 | Anti-militarism | Health | Iraq | World

One of the co-authors of a Lancet study which estimated that more than 650,000 civilian deaths had occurred in Iraq following the 2003 invasion has been barred from entering the UK after he was refused a transit visa at Heathrow following a flight from Jordan.

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Australian ALP to vote on uranium mines policy

27-04-2007 23:20 | Anti-militarism | Ecology | Health | World

"I sought advice and indeed direction if you like from the rank and file of the party and those who attended those meetings were very strong in their view that we shouldn't change the policy," he said.

McDonalds vegan protest picnic

Animal Rights protesters in Cambridge eat vegan food at local McDonalds outlet.

NCPA: Corporate Profits - Supercede Cancer Care Needs

04-04-2007 22:11 | Education | Health | World

In the current system of drug development, if a promising compound can't be patented, it is highly unlikely ever to make it to market — no matter how well it performs in the laboratory.
The development of new cancer drugs is crippled as a result, says columnist Ralph W. Moss.

Swiss Court Ruling Allows Euthanasia For Mentally Ill

03-04-2007 16:11 | Health | Repression | Social Struggles | World

A RULING by Switzerland's highest court has opened up the possibility that people with serious mental illnesses could be helped by doctors to take their own lives.

Switzerland already allows doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients under certain circumstances. The Federal Tribunal's decision puts mental illnesses on the same level as physical ones.

The move has been labelled as "dangerous" as it could lead to a rapid rise in the number of people travelling to Switzerland for assisted suicide.

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“Commercial interests must take second place to protection of the population’s h

03-04-2007 10:38 | Ecology | Health | Cambridge | World

BAYER´s Toxic Waste Incineration:
“Commercial interests must take second place to protection of the population’s health”
Contrary to previous announcements, the BAYER Group has entered into international trade in toxic waste. For the time being BAYER plans to incinerate 4,500 metric tons of highly toxic hexachlorobenzene from Australia, for which the company will receive three million euros.

Cadmium causes Cancer.

29-03-2007 13:42 | Ecology | Health | History | World

Two articles on different sites related to Cadmium causing Cancer.

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4th Anniversary of Depleted Uranium used in Iraq arriving in the UK

Thursday 29th March 2007 is the 4th anniversary of the uranium aerosols from the 'shock and awe' bombing of Iraq, reaching the UK. Today David Wilson, Press Office for the Stop the War Coalition, published an article on DU, which follows.

Tear gas: a chemical weapon that must be banned

25-03-2007 12:15 | Anti-militarism | Health | Repression | World

A 'must-read' report from Nobel Peace prize winning organisation Physicians for Social Responsibility

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photos: junior doctors protest

17-03-2007 20:18 | Health | London | World

12,000 junior doctors marched in london against reforms to their medical training today. the junior doctors feel their careers are being held back by a "badly-organised" online application system and too few specialist jobs to apply for which would lead to many not getting a job after years of training.

Asbestos Watchdog - John Bridle... International Man of Mystery

01-03-2007 16:42 | Globalisation | Health | World

World Travel - right out of a cheesy Roger Moore James Bond or Austin Powers movie?.

£600 and a pact with some men in white coats could get you travelling to Moscow, Montreal, Bankok and Budapest...

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "Perverted science"?

Action Mesothelioma Day 2007...

Tuesday 27th February is Action Mesothelioma Day.

The Forum of Asbestos Victims' Support Groups are working with other organisations and charities by marking the day with a series of public events throughout Britain.

To raise awareness of the the terminal cancer, a short film has been produced:

Mesothelioma- The Human Face of an Asbestos Epidemic...

World Health Newswire Archive

The Hidden Pollution Issue

The US war and occupation of Iraq—the murder of a society—Part two

Australia: 1 in 8 kids exposed to INDULGENCE: study?

Meningitis vaccine linked to ME in Norway concerns investigators in New Zealand

As Labour fiddles M.E. patients suffer and die

Ignored by the left…

global marijuana march: 14 held in moscow

NZ parents retain right to smack children?

UK Refuses Entry to Lancet Iraq Death Toll Study Author

Australian ALP to vote on uranium mines policy

McDonalds vegan protest picnic

NCPA: Corporate Profits - Supercede Cancer Care Needs

Swiss Court Ruling Allows Euthanasia For Mentally Ill

“Commercial interests must take second place to protection of the population’s h

Cadmium causes Cancer.

4th Anniversary of Depleted Uranium used in Iraq arriving in the UK

Tear gas: a chemical weapon that must be banned

photos: junior doctors protest

Asbestos Watchdog - John Bridle... International Man of Mystery

Action Mesothelioma Day 2007...

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