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• Some Progress But Government Has Missed Opportunities In Queen's Speech, Brit...
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 11:00am
  Measures to tackle smoking-related illness outlined in today's (Wednesday 3 December, 2008) Queen's Speech are positive but lack detail, the BMA says. It also expresses concerns that proposals for an NHS constitution, while welcome in principle, could be used to reinforce the increasing commercialisation of healthcare in England, and will not protect the NHS from being used as a political football.
  
• Consuming Up To Two Drinks Per Day Not Associated With Increased Risk Of Irre...
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 8:00am
  Women who have up to two alcoholic drinks per day do not appear to be at increased risk of atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), but drinking more than that amount is associated with a higher risk, according to a study in the December 3 issue of JAMA.
  
• Women At Risk Of Sexual Assault On College Campuses
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 7:00am
  The statistics for sexual assault are unsettling; the Department of Justice reports that one in five college women will be the victim of attempted or actual sexual assault during their college years. In a new study, researchers from two universities, including the University of Missouri, have found that college women often are unaware of drug-facilitated sexual assault and fail to recognize the risk of certain behaviors, including leaving drinks unattended.
  
• HIV Risk Factors, Misconceptions Could Lead To 'Rapid Spread' Of Virus In Egy...
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 6:00am
  Although Egypt has a low HIV prevalence at 0.02%, numerous risk factors and misconceptions about the virus could lead to a "rapid spread" of the disease, Egypt's Daily News reports.
  
• Not Such A Happy Christmas For Addiction Sufferers
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 4:00am
  It may be the season to be merry for most people but according to experts at the Priory Group, the UK's leading independent provider of addiction treatment services, Christmas is often the most difficult time of year for people suffering from an addiction. The euphoria and excitement surrounding Christmas reinforces feelings of low self-esteem and low self-worth which are common in addicts. This makes it even harder to manage their addictions during the festive period.