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% ...

MONDAY MORNING SPECIAL
(The Pueblo Chieftain: Mon, 15 Oct) Ding dong! “Good morning?” “Hello, Mr. Special,” a well-dressed young man told me, pushing past me into the living room. He was followed by an older man and an attractive young lady, who said nothing. Instead they busied themselves with setting up flip charts and organizing notes. “Who are you pe

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.