Archive for May, 2009

Anxiety’ hitting British workers’

British workers are experiencing panic attacks and insomnia because of stress associated with the economic downturn, a survey has suggested.

Malaria parasites ‘resist drugs’

International scientists say research in Cambodia shows the first signs of resistance to the world’s best anti-malaria drug.

Routine aspirin benefits queried

Aspirin should not routinely be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes, contrary to official guidance, say researchers.

Many autism cases ‘undiagnosed’

A significant number of children with autism and related disorders could be undiagnosed, a study has suggested.

SA doctors march for better pay

Hundreds of South African doctors march through cities to demand a 50% pay rise and more investment in hospitals.

Anxiety’ hitting British workers’

British workers are experiencing panic attacks and insomnia because of stress associated with the economic downturn, a survey has suggested.

Malaria parasites ‘resist drugs’

International scientists say research in Cambodia shows the first signs of resistance to the world’s best anti-malaria drug.

Routine aspirin benefits queried

Aspirin should not routinely be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes, contrary to official guidance, say researchers.

Many autism cases ‘undiagnosed’

A significant number of children with autism and related disorders could be undiagnosed, a study has suggested.

SA doctors march for better pay

Hundreds of South African doctors march through cities to demand a 50% pay rise and more investment in hospitals.