health - "government"

A government panel now recommends that men age 75 and over shouldn't be screened for prostate cancer. Experts explain why.

Ontario's once-mighty tobacco crop came a giant step closer to passing into history as the federal government announced a $286-million buyout yesterday to get farmers out of the industry.

The British government is taking tough action on childhood obesity. Under a government initiative to tackle the issue parents will be sent official letters from a child's School informing them of the status of their children's weight. (Source: News-Medical News Feed)

The New York Times on Sunday examined how U.S. 'hospitals are taking it upon themselves to repatriate seriously injured or ill immigrants because they cannot find nursing homes willing to accept them without insurance.' The article is the second in a series, titled 'Getting Tough,' that examines efforts by government and other organizations to coerce undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S.

Children who immigrate to the U.S. seem to exercise less and participate in fewer sports than their U.S.-born peers, according to a government study.

A report has found governments are still struggling to meet the mental health needs of people living in remote areas.

The Queensland government is confident an investigation into the alleged rape of a nurse in the Torres Strait will be independent, despite the health Department helping investigators collate information.

The Member for Burdekin, in north Queensland, has challenged the State government to explain how it will manage mandatory reporting of medical incidents when it treats whistleblowers so badly.