The blood type of individuals may soon be included among the information in government issued identification cards and licenses as a life-saving measure.

Bulacan Rep. Reylina Nicolas said many accident victims die or suffer from physical disabilities or complications because of the delay in blood transfusion brought about by the lack of awareness on the blood type of the victims and responding parties

The California Department of Public Health has warned consumers not to eat Barrilito and Miguelito Mexican candies, after potentially harmful levels of lead were found in them.

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the public health agency on Wednesday advised infants, young children and pregnant women about short- and long-term exposure to lead-contaminated candy. Lead can lead to learning, behavioral and other neuro-developmental disabilities

The attorney whose lawsuit sparked the recent recall of defective Chinese tires is now spearheading a class action lawsuit to compel Mattel to pay for the testing of children who might have been lead- poisoned by 1.5 million toxic toys.

Early last week Mattel recalled 436,000 "Sarge" die-cast vehicles from its "CARS" which had been painted with lead paint and offered replacement products to consumers.

"Recalling the toys is only a first step," Jeffrey Killino, of the Philadelphia firm of Woloshin and Killino said. "Replacing them costs Mattel pennies. If Mattel is really concerned about the safety of children, then it should address the root of the issue -- determining how many children were affected by these poisoned toys so that they can get immediate treatment. Only then can parents have true peace of mind

A lawmaker in the Philippines proposed on Monday the grant of discounts in restaurants, purchase of medicines and exemption from the payment of individual income taxes, among others, for people with disabilities.

Rep. Jose Emmanuel Carlos (Lone District, Valenzuela City), author of House Bill 5707 said the grant of benefits and privileges is in recognition of the contribution of people with disabilities to the country

A study based on the past 40 years of research finds that the stigma toward overweight children comes not only from their peers, but also from parents, teachers and others.

In the article reviewing this study, the researchers wrote, "The stigmatization directed at obese children by their peers, parents, educators and others is pervasive and often unrelenting