Families in Australia face losing their welfare benefits for three months if their children continually skip school, under legislation to be introduced to Federal Parliament this week.

Independent Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader today released the following letter to radio talk show host, Rush Limbaugh.

A new study suggests that there is a great difference between wishing and being a “middle class” American. This is definitely seen considering the financial status and the income rates of the U.S. nation.

The Swedish Social Welfare Board has decided that a vaccine which helps prevent cervical cancer will be included in the series of vaccinations given to girls.

The Swedish Social Welfare Board is expected to come out soon with a recommendation that vaccinations to prevent cancer of the uterus should be included in the series of vaccinations given to young children in this Nordic nation.

A new Swedish report about the record number of false applications for social welfare benefits has delivered a heavy blow to this Nordic nation’s once-proud reputation for honesty and efficiency.

The scars created by domestic violence persist long after the bruises have healed, leaving some adolescent mothers psychologically distressed and increasing their chances of being unemployed, according to a new study.

The increased incidence of chronic conditions among American children predicts serious strains on health care and social welfare systems in the future, caution investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH).

A team of leading economists has challenged the current political drive to cut corporate taxes - with new research showing that countries with higher taxes and higher social welfare spending are more successful in attracting overseas investment.