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Saturday Jul 4 18:08 AEST

Chief medico defends swine flu response

4 Jul 2009

The federal chief medical officer has defended the national response to swine flu after stinging criticism from a Melbourne doctor.

Saturday Jul 4 16:00 AEST

NSW swine flu cases double in 10 days

4 Jul 2009

Swine flu is spreading faster in NSW with the number of confirmed cases doubling to more than 1200 in 10 days.

Saturday Jul 4 09:30 AEST

Blind man sees after tooth implanted in eye

By ninemsn staff | 4 Jul 2009

A blind British man has seen his wife for the first time after an incredible operation transplanted one of his teeth into his right eye.

Saturday Jul 4 08:54 AEST

Childrens' hospice expecting liquidation

By Penny Brand | 4 Jul 2009

Embattled Brisbane children's hospice, Zoe's Place, is expected to be placed into liquidation following advice from administrators.

Saturday Jul 4 06:27 AEST

Australian in Croatia may have swine flu

By Ivo Scepanovic | 4 Jul 2009

An Australian citizen is suspected of being the first swine flu case in Croatia.

Friday Jul 3 22:38 AEST

Tamiflu-resistant swine flu reported

By Mari Yamaguchi | 3 Jul 2009

Japan and Hong Kong reported that they have each found a patient with the type of swine flu that has proven resistance to Tamiflu.

Friday Jul 3 19:24 AEST

Swine flu hits Qld nurses, prisoners

By Darren Cartwright | 3 Jul 2009

Two student nurses and five prisoners are Queensland's latest swine flu victims, with the number of confirmed cases rising by 60 to 831.

Friday Jul 3 18:38 AEST

Britain facing swine flu upsurge: govt

By Trudy Harris | 3 Jul 2009

Britain fears more than 100,000 daily cases of swine flu and the US has called a top-level meeting as governments grapple with a resurgent swine flu pandemic.

Friday Jul 3 10:26 AEST

Greens seek fruit, veg pesticide testing

3 Jul 2009

Testing of fruit and vegetables for chemical residues should be compulsory and the results made available to the public, the NSW Greens say.

Friday Jul 3 09:54 AEST

NZ doctors paid 35% less than Aussies

3 Jul 2009

Senior doctors in New Zealand are paid on average 35 per cent less than their Australian counterparts, a new report says.

Friday Jul 3 08:40 AEST

Obesity among adults in US rises

3 Jul 2009

Obesity rates among adults rose in 23 US states over the past year and did not decline anywhere, says a new report.

Friday Jul 3 07:25 AEST

UK faces swine flu upsurge

By Trudy Harris | 3 Jul 2009

Britain's health secretary has warned the country could soon face more than 100,000 daily cases of swine flu.

Thursday Jul 2 22:37 AEST

UK sees massive increase in swine flu

2 Jul 2009

Britain could have over 100,000 cases of swine flu a day by the end of August if the current rate of infection is maintained, the UK government says.

Thursday Jul 2 19:50 AEST

Prisoners suspected of having swine flu

2 Jul 2009

Up to 70 prisoners at a far-north Queensland prison could have swine flu, authorities say.

Vegetarian diet weakens bones: research:People who live on vegetarian diets have slightly weaker bones than their meat-eating counterparts, Australian researchers said.

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 Blind man sees after tooth implanted in eyeA blind British man has seen his wife for the first time after an incredible operation transplanted one of his teeth into his right eye.
 NSW swine flu cases double in 10 daysSwine flu is spreading faster in NSW with the number of confirmed cases doubling to more than 1200 in 10 days.
 Tamiflu-resistant swine flu reportedJapan and Hong Kong reported that they have each found a patient with the type of swine flu that has proven resistance to Tamiflu.
 Vegetarian diet weakens bones: researchPeople who live on vegetarian diets have slightly weaker bones than their meat-eating counterparts, Australian researchers said.
 Swine flu hits Qld nurses, prisonersTwo student nurses and five prisoners are Queensland's latest swine flu victims, with the number of confirmed cases rising by 60 to 831.
 Chief medico defends swine flu responseThe federal chief medical officer has defended the national response to swine flu after stinging criticism from a Melbourne doctor.
 Childrens' hospice expecting liquidationEmbattled Brisbane children's hospice, Zoe's Place, is expected to be placed into liquidation following advice from administrators.
 Britain facing swine flu upsurge: govtBritain fears more than 100,000 daily cases of swine flu and the US has called a top-level meeting as governments grapple with a resurgent swine flu pandemic.
 NZ doctors paid 35% less than AussiesSenior doctors in New Zealand are paid on average 35 per cent less than their Australian counterparts, a new report says.
 Australian in Croatia may have swine fluAn Australian citizen is suspected of being the first swine flu case in Croatia.
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