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A final HealthNewsReview.org report card from 3,200+ systematic reviews of health care news stories & PR releases

In 2005, as I began building HealthNewsReview.org, I got permission from Dr. David Henry of the Media Doctor Australia project to adopt their news story review criteria. In the ensuing 13 years, no one has ever placed in front of me a solid, specific suggestion for a better set of criteria for reviewing stories about… Read More: A final HealthNewsReview.org report card from 3,200+ systematic reviews of… »

20% of Irish workers feel stressed in their jobs

Almost one in five Irish workers is under continual stress in their jobs, a study has shown. New research by the Economic and Social Research Institute shows that job stress doubled over a five year period. The study counted an employee as experiencing job stress if they said that they felt stressed at work “always”… Read More: 20% of Irish workers feel stressed in their jobs »

Crohn's disease sufferer is now a champion weightlifter

Crohn’s disease sufferer goes from 4st to 8st in just three months after recovering from burst bowel and is now a champion weightlifter Manny Singh Tura, 27, lost nearly half his bodyweight because of Crohn’s disease He transformed his diet and fitness regime and now has the condition controlled He has set a record for… Read More: Crohn's disease sufferer is now a champion weightlifter »