Red Bull drink lifts stroke risk: Australian study. canada.com. August 15, 2008. Just one can of the popular stimulant energy drink Red Bull can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, even in young people, Australian medical researchers said on Friday.The caffeine-loaded beverage, popular with university students and adrenaline sport fans to give them "wings," caused the blood to become sticky, a pre-cursor to cardiovascular problems such as stroke. [ See ]

Managing chemicals in a changing  climate to protect health. IFCS. 20/08/08. The emerging and unprecedented public health threat of accelerating climate change may significantly alter global and local development, use, distribution, and degradation of chemicals in ways that could affect human health. Little has been published to date addressing issues of climate change and chemical safety. In this brochure we explore how climate change may alter human exposure to chemicals, identify who may be at particular risk of harm, and suggest actions that can be taken now to reduce adverse health impacts. See Full PDF

FDA says bisphenol OK for young, old. Chemical used in baby bottles.washingtontimes. August 16, 2008.Despite ongoing safety concerns from parents, consumer groups and politicians, a chemical used in baby bottles, canned food and other items is not dangerous, federal regulators said Friday. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists said the trace amounts of bisphenol A that leach out of food containers are not a threat to infants or adults.  [ See ] Limited information on this decision at FDA website.http://www.fda.gov/oc/vonEschenbach/andys_take/default.html. Notice of Meeting (Federal Register, Aug. 15, 2008)
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Pablo Picasso's Guernica in 3D. (Sent by Lorena Pirona, August 17, 2008). In 1937, during the Spanish civil war, the fascists devastated the town of Guernica with aerial bombings executed by the Nazi Luftwaffle.Picasso's painting Guernica was his reaction to the tragedy. Read more about concept. Music: Nana, by Manuel de Falla. Click this link to see the Lena Gieseke's version in 3D http://www.lena-gieseke.com/guernica/movie.html
 

Adverse Drug Events Reporting Resource Center. Medscape. Although prescription drugs must meet certain safety standards before they are approved for the market, unexpected adverse drug events (ADEs) can occur after a drug is used in a larger population over a longer period of time. Voluntary reporting of ADEs is thus a vital component of drug safety. Unfortunately, many ADEs are never reported, often because they were not recognized as safety problems, or because a healthcare professional was unfamiliar with the reporting process. In order to address this important public health problem, Medscape developed this collection of educational programs, news articles, and tools to promote better understanding of ADEs and to facilitate more regular and complete ADE reports.See (Required free log in).