"Second-hand smoke is a toxic cocktail of around 4,000 chemicals - many of which cause cancer"

Northern Ireland has become the latest UK region to outlaw smoking in public places. via IcNorthWales

Health of Aborigines lags almost 100 years behind other Australians and they are the sickest indigenous people of all wealthy nations: report.

Public health experts are concerned that a shortage of farm animal veterinarians could lead to disease outbreaks, potentially endangering human health and risking the nation's food supply.

Australian researchers are investigating the effects of fish oil on patients with kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

Insurance company Health Net Inc. said Monday its first-quarter income rose 15.7 percent on higher revenue, despite an expected membership decline.