For news and events prior to 2006, visit this page.
Dec. 23, 2006: New page launched - We are pleased to introduce an Airport News page, featuring news items about airport weather and airport operations.
Dec. 18, 2006: New pages launched - Some changes have been made to our Aviation Safety & Security section. We have redesigned both the Aviation Security News page and the Aircrew Safety News page.
We have added three new specialized pages to this section:
Nov. 28, 2006: New page launched - 'By popular demand,' we are pleased to introduce a Military Aviation News page, featuring news items related to military flying.
Nov. 22, 2006: New page launched - Emotion & Mental Health News - Featuring news items about emotional well-being topics, including stress, coping, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Aug. 30, 2006: New pages launched - We have introduced three pages of news about occupations in the aviation industry. These pages will feature news about topics such as employment trends, labor issues, labor contract negotiations, and unions, as well as news stories about individuals who work in aviation.
Have a look at:
We hope you'll find these new "people pages" interesting.
Jul. 5, 2006: New page launched - Urinary Tract Health features a Learning Library with resources and articles to help you understand the urinary system, and disorders such as bladder and kidney infections, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and cystocele. The page also features the latest news and research about kidney and bladder health.
Jul. 5, 2006: New page launched - Hot Weather & Health - News about hot summer weather, and information about coping with heat and sun exposure.
June 12, 2006: There are several blogs that "go with" this website. This month a few changes are in the works for the blogs. Today the first change was initiated: The Aircrew Health News blog now will feature daily health news posts. For more information about this change, visit this post on the blog: News About 'Aircrew Health News'.
By the way, you are invited to leave your comments on all of the blogs. (Dialogue is a good thing!)
May 31, 2006: We have added to our website the guidelines, issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for Cargo and Baggage Handlers who have to handle cargo or baggage transported by an aircraft arriving from an area affected by a communicable disease. This is in addition to guidelines issued earlier for Passenger Agents, Cabin Crew, aircraft Maintenance Crews, and aircraft Cleaning Crews, all of which have recently been updated.
We urge aviation personnel to familiarize themselves with this set of guidelines from IATA.
May 9, 2006: An extensive Learning Library has been added to our Exercise & Fitness page. It features links to Resources, Slide Shows and Articles on topics ranging from proper exercise techniques to information about specific types of exercise, such as aerobics, aquatic exercise, weight training, walking, Tai Chi, and Yoga.
Apr. 18, 2006: New page launched - Dieting & Weight Control features a Learning Library with resources and articles to help you fight "the battle of the bulge" sensibly. The page also features the latest news and research about obesity, diets, and weight control.
Apr. 8, 2006: New page launched - Nutrition & Healthy Eating - All about what's new in nutrition research, food trends, and proper diet for health maintenance.
Mar. 4, 2006: New page launched - Parkinson's Disease features an extensive Learning Library covering the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for Parkinson's, as well as information on coping with the disease. The page also features news items and media reports about the latest research on this topic.
Mar. 2, 2006: New pages launched - Cardiovascular Disease features a Learning Library covering the circulatory system and cardiovascular disorders, including pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis, vasculitis, varicocele and varicose veins. The page also features news items and media reports about these topics.
The Heart Disease page has a Learning Library about the heart, and heart disease, including heart attack, heart failure, angina, and cardiac rehabilitation, as well as a news about these topics.
Our new Stroke page has a Learning Library about about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of stroke, as well as a section of news about Stroke.
Feb. 8, 2006: New page launched - Marriage & Divorce features a Learning Library covering topics such as healthy marriages and marital satisfaction, as well as domestic violence, infidelity, divorce, and custody issues. The page also features news items and media reports about these topics.
Feb. 7, 2006: A Learning Library has been added to our page on Erectile Dysfunction, where you can find info about the causes and treatments for this often difficult problem.
Jan. 16, 2006: New page launched - Our User Guide explains the website layout (and the reason for all those colored boxes!), to help you make the most of your visit to AircrewHealth.com.
Jan. 12, 2006: A Learning Library has been added to the Earthquake section of our Earthquake, Volcano & Tsunami News page.
Jan. 11, 2006: New page launched - We launched the page you are reading. Website News and information about Events that happened prior to 2006 can still be found on our old news page.
Jan. 8, 2006: New page launched - News About Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements expands our section on Fitness & Nutrition.
Jan. 6, 2006: New pages launched - Due to the growing interest in our Cancer News page, we have split it into a number of topical pages. The original Cancer News page retains general news and information about Cancer and Cancer Prevention, and has links to all of our pages about specific types of cancer.
Jan. 4, 2006: New page launched - Sinusitis News & Info expands our offerings about Medical Conditions.
Jan. 3, 2006: To begin the New Year we welcome
The Body Shop
as our newest advertising sponsor.