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Articles in this Digest are selected to help protect your family's health
Designed particularly for those of us living in Asia and the Middle East
 

                                                            HEALTH
Anemaeia or Iron Deficiency As many as 80% of the world's population may be Iron Deficient, the most common nutritional disorder in the world >>read more
Red blood cells
Asthma Australia has 2.2 million asthma sufferers with the 3rd highest prevalence of childhood asthma in the world. 397 people died of asthma in 2002 (11,000 in Indonesia) and approximately 60% of asthma deaths are preventable >>read more child asthma
                                                         LIFESTYLE
Hangover - causes & cures The festive season is here (again) and despite the absence of hard liquor and many alcoholic beverages in the supermarkets of Jakarta, we may just imbibe a wee drop too much (again). Let's look at the causes and possible cures    >>read more
Hair of the dog
                                                        Dr  RICHARD's  Desk
Dr Richard Tomlins MD has practiced medicine in Australia, Indonesia and Myanmar for more years than he cares to remember. We include some of his humorous and insightful articles for your edification and enjoyment  >>read more
Dr Richard Tomlins
   

Headlines

Hospitals Could Stop Infections by Tackling Bacteria Patients Bring In, Studies Find Two new studies suggest relatively simple ways hospitals can prevent many infections by killing the bacteria on the patient before surgery
The New York Times | Health Guide 06/01/2010

Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight On average, people who quit smoking gain about 10 pounds, but not you!
Web MD | Health News 23/12/09

Cervical cancer link to early sex Having sex at an early age has been linked with double the risk of developing cervical cancer. BBC News | Health 21/12/09

Studying Abroad During Flu Season Whether you are already abroad or plan to go soon, take some time to consider how seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu might affect your trip
CDC | Flu season 19/11/09