Monday, January 10, 2005

Health Headlines - January 10

Oleic Acid Key to Olive Oil's Anti-Cancer Effect

Scientists have discovered why eating a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables and particularly olive oil can help to protect women from developing breast cancer.

Bird Flu Kills 16-Year-Old in Vietnam, New Case Cited

A 16-year-old Vietnamese girl battling bird flu over the past few weeks has died, the country's third casualty in the past 10 days from the disease that last year devastated South East Asia's poultry industry.

Four Paralyzed by Alternative to Botox

Palm Beach County's top health official urged people not to take anti-wrinkle injections after investigators said four people were paralyzed by raw botulism marketed as a cheap alternative to Botox.

Smoking ban goes into effect in Italy

A ban on smoking in all public places such as bars, restaurants, discotheques and offices went into effect here as Italy joined a growing number of European countries imposing stricter restrictions on smokers.

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