Triangle Experiences Baby Boom
(NBC 17 Raleigh: Fri, 12 Oct) RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Triangle could be in the midst of a baby boom. In June 512 babies were born at REX. In July and August 575 babies were born each month. In September 622 babies were born. The average according to a spokeswoman is 20 to 30 births a day. REX hospital believes the recent numbers are just one more sign of population growth in the area.

Social reforms on right track; youth lead the pack
(Indian Express via Yahoo! India News: Thu, 11 Oct) Social sector reforms in the country seem to be on the right track. If the findings of the latest round of the National Family Health Survey 2005-06 (NFHS-3) are any indication of the country's progress, significant strides have been made in combating population explosion and busting myths about HIV/AIDS. The knowledge of temporary contraceptive among married women has increased to 87%, from 80% ...

Doctor shortage urgent: AMA
(The West Australian: Sun, 14 Oct) WA has an urgent shortage of up to 60 doctors in rural areas, while another 70 posts are being filled only on a short-term basis, a peak medical group has warned.