Scientists may have discovered a tangible benefit to leading a conscientious life - a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease. The Rush University Medical Center in Chicago examined nearly 1,000 Catholic nuns, priests and brothers.
At the Liberal Democrat conference on Monday 17th September, shadow Ministers Danny Alexander MP and Annette Brooke MP restated their support for the EDCM campaign objective of rights and justice for every disabled child. At the EDCM fringe meeting last night, Trevor Phillips, chair of the new Commission on Equality and Human Rights, described disabled children as a 'canary indicator' to show how far our society has progressed towards equality and respect for difference.
A daily dose of specially-formulated dark chocolate may help cut chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms. Patients in a pilot study found they had less fatigue when eating dark chocolate with a high cocoa content than with white chocolate dyed brown.
Scientists say it may be possible to use a breath test to monitor blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. US researchers have discovered people with type 1 diabetes exhale higher levels of methyl nitrates when their blood sugar levels are too high.
People with disabilities and migrant workers are being asked to make sure they are on Northern Ireland's electoral register.
A new single equality body for England, Wales and Scotland comes into effect on 1 October, replacing three long-standing commissions. The Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) will look after age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. The new organisation will also have a duty to promote and uphold the Human Rights Act.Its chair is Trevor Phillips from the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE).
