Stalking a killer virus: scientists are racing to prevent a dangerous epidemic of 'bird flu.'

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Hong Kong health officials plan to destroy 1.3 million chickens and 100,000 ducks in an effort to control the 'bird flu' virus H5N1. So far, 16 people have been infected and four have died from the virus. Health authorities are trying to prevent another massive epidemic like the 1918 outbreak.

Health aspects, Prevention, Hong Kong, Influenza, Epidemics

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At risk of death: a Texan rejects plans to operate on his daughter

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Steve Stout took his 10-year-old daughter to Toronto, Ontario, for alternative treatment for her ulcerated colon. Doctors want to operate on the child, and a court has ordered Stout to return to Texas and transfer custody to child care officials. This order has legal precedent.

Care and treatment, Cases, Children, Surgery, Child welfare, Custody of children, Child custody, Colon (Anatomy), Colon surgery, Stout, Steve, Stout, Rachel

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Horror in Davis Inlet

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Poverty is running rampant in the area of Davis Inlet, Labrador, Newfoundland. Social workers in the area estimate that 25% of the local population has attempted suicide. Many youths have tried to kill themselves by sniffing gasoline fumes.

Canada, Economic aspects, Poverty, Labrador

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