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Survey Reveals Public's Concerns About Prescription Medication Overdose Risks Following Death Of Michael Jackson
Survey results released by The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) revealed the effects of publicity around Michael Jackson"s alleged prescription drug misuse. More than 200 pharmacists who work in home, ambulatory, and chronic care practices responded to the survey conducted on July 1, 2009.

APHA Commends Senate Passage Of Tobacco Legislation, USA
Statement from Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E), Executive Director, American Public Health Association, "The American Public Health Association applauds the Senate for today passing the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The legislation will protect the health of Americans, particularly children, by giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products.
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Sudden Collapse In Ancient Biodiversity: Was Global Warming The Culprit?
Scientists have unearthed striking evidence for a sudden ancient collapse in plant biodiversity. A trove of 200 million-year-old fossil leaves collected in East Greenland tells the story, carrying its message across time to us today.
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MS Society Scotland Supports Shine On Scotland Campaign

The MS Society Scotland has backed a school boy from Glasgow whose campaign aims to seek support for the use of vitamin D in helping to prevent the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS). Ryan McLaughlin"s campaign "Shine on Scotland" was launched in April 2009 after the MS Society announced that research funded by the charity had discovered vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy and the early years could potentially increase the risk of developing MS later in life. Ryan"s mother has MS and the 14 year old launched the campaign in an effort to help prevent future generations developing the condition. The campaign has three aims: - to encourage the Scottish Government to provide vitamin D to all of Scotland"s children and pregnant mothers - to seek clarification on the recommended daily allowance of vitamin D - to run a public awareness campaign to inform people of the benefits of vitamin D in relation to MS An e-petition has been launched and Ryan is now seeking to recruit over 500 children willing to march the Royal Mile in Edinburgh on June 16 to Scottish Parliament to hand in the petition. MS Society


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