Several multinational health organizations are teaming up to eliminate medical mistakes around the world.

The agencies say health care errors seriously harm one in every 10 patients. Such information sharing will enable everyone to learn from the mistakes of others

Authorities ban 1,856 pounds of beef that were shipped to wholesalers in a half-dozen states under rules designed to protect consumers from mad cow disease

The beef included meat from a Canadian cow that inspectors in Canada determined was eligible for shipment to the United States. A Canadian audit two weeks later found, however that the cow was too old to be allowed entry to the U.S., The Associated Press reports

Sydney-based biotech giant Biotron Ltd claims it has developed a new anti-HIV compound capable of acting against strains of HIV that can't be treated with existing drugs, reports Asia Pulse

The company says that its "Virion" compound can open a new treatment for AIDS patients

The U.S. Post Office issues a new collection of stamps promoting awareness of childhood health and safety issues including Regular medical checkups, a balanced diet and exercise.

The Child Health commemorative stamp will be issued September 7 in Philadelphia and then branch out nationwide

The U.S. Post Office issues a new collection of stamps promoting awareness of childhood health and safety issues including Regular medical checkups, a balanced diet and exercise.

The Child Health commemorative stamp will be issued September 7 in Philadelphia and then branch out nationwide