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Grassroots Efforts In India Fight Spread of HIV Reported June 19, 2008 After a prolonged back-and-forth between diverse agencies over actual HIV/AIDS statistics in India, the figure that India's National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) has settled on is an estimated 2.5 million people who are living with the virus in the country, accounting for … [Read more...]

Do life events trigger mental disorders? Reported November 12, 2007 A new epidemiological study performed in Italy addresses an old question in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. Although life events have been consistently reported as precipitating factors for most psychiatric disorders, there is no comprehensive … [Read more...]

Depression can often be more serious for men   Reported June 11, 2009 She has trouble getting out of bed, perhaps confides in a few close friends, and is likely to seek professional help. He gets irritable and nasty, bottles up his feelings inside, and the last thing he wants to do is talk to a counsellor. … [Read more...]

Infections jump 45% among young Central OhioansReported November 21, 2007 Columbus--The number of Central Ohio teenagers and young adults infected with HIV has exploded 45 percent in just three years. Of all the Franklin County women living with HIV, nearly three-quarters are African American. As dozens of countries commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, Central … [Read more...]

Healthcare Crisis Looms in LA, Nationally Reported June 11, 2008 LOS ANGELES -- Health care is one of the burning issues being discussed in the presidential primaries along with the economy, gas prices and Iraq. At the local level, it is also one of the main issues of the second supervisorial race. Along with the status of Martin Luther King Jr. hospital, it is … [Read more...]

How to care for your bones through the agesReported July 07, 2008 Bones are the body's first lines of defense. They protect the brain, heart and lungs and anchor the muscles. They keep us mobile. And all they ask in return is our support to keep them strong: good nutrition, weight-bearing exercise, calcium and Vitamin D. Bones' needs also vary with age. You accumulate an … [Read more...]

Canadians urged to keep clean for their health Reported September 09, 2008 TORONTO - Canadians know the importance of infection prevention, but few are transferring that knowledge into action, the Health & Hygiene Council, Canada said Wednesday as it called for greater awareness of how to protect against health threats. The council said an international survey on … [Read more...]

V for Vixen Reported December 12, 2007 No cure this sure yet, sadly World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, and while this sounds like a doom-and-gloom topic just waiting to stomp your visions of a hot post-sex afterglow, it's also a terribly important one. Time out for some statistics! In Canada, there are approximately 58,000 people living with HIV/AIDS, and about 27 per cent of … [Read more...]

France Best, U.S. Worst in Preventable Death Ranking Reported January 08, 2008 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - France, Japan and Australia rated best and the United States worst in new rankings focusing on preventable deaths due to treatable conditions in 19 leading industrialized nations, researchers said on Tuesday. If the U.S. health care system performed as … [Read more...]

Persistent cough could be a sign of COPD November 11, 2007 BANGALORE: Smokers beware! You may be aware that smoking leads to lung cancer and heart disease. But do you know it also leads to serious respiratory condition in which the airways get blocked? More than 13 million Indians are victims of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), … [Read more...]

Depression can often be more serious for men   Reported June 11, 2009 She has trouble getting out of bed, perhaps confides in a few close friends, and is likely to seek professional help. He gets irritable and nasty, bottles up his feelings inside, and the last thing he wants to do is talk to a counsellor. … [Read more...]

Major leap for stem cellsReported November 21, 2007 In an advance that could transform stem-cell research and accelerate progress toward treating patients with personalized replacement tissue, American and Japanese researchers report they have reprogrammed ordinary human skin cells to behave like embryonic stem cells. By inserting four key genes into the cells, the … [Read more...]

Houston targets syphilis increaseReported August 29, 2007 To deal with a syphilis outbreak, the city Department of Health and Human Services is offering extended hours at two of its clinics that specialize in sexually transmitted diseases. The new hours start Saturday, and city residents can be diagnosed and receive treatment for free. • Medical Center Clinic, 1115 S. … [Read more...]

NY health official: Higher tax helps smokers quitReported June 15, 2008 ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York smokers have been sent outside in all kinds of weather, coughed at in disdain, and now they are burdened with the most expensive cigarette taxes in the nation. Now, to add cost to injury, the state is declaring its highest-in-the-nation cigarette tax a success. The number … [Read more...]

Genes responsible for hearing lossReported November 15, 2007 WASHINGTON: A new study of twins has revealed that genes play a significant role in the level of hearing loss that often appears in late middle age. Researchers from the Brandeis University examined genetic and environmental factors affecting hearing loss in the frequency range of speech recognition. “This … [Read more...]

Machismo, Homophobia Undermine HIV-Prevention Efforts In Mexico, Advocates Say   July 15, 2007 Mexico's National Center for the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS, known as Censida, has launched efforts to raise public awareness about HIV/AIDS and combat machismo and homophobia, both of which … [Read more...]

Tobacco corporations kill ignorant Russians with 'light cigarettes' Reported May 21, 2008 According to the World Health Organization, Russia has the largest number of smokers after China, India and Indonesia. Russia has the largest number of male smokers in the world (70.2 percent). This is actually the limit, since others will not start smoking … [Read more...]

Attitudes to alcohol in SpainNovember 13, 2007 Spain's problem with alcohol is minor compared with countries like the United Kingdom. The relative size of drinks in Spain is a good guide to the scale of the problem. When you order in a bar, the standard serving of beer is a caña - a glass with a volume of 200 millilitres, just … [Read more...]

Cash incentives for dieting criticised by MP Reported January 12, 2009 Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe has criticised a trial which will see successful dieters rewarded with cash.   The Pounds For Pounds trial is being undertaken by NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent, which is recruiting 300 men and women who will receive between £70 and £425 for … [Read more...]

Legal immunity set for swine flu vaccine makersReported July 17, 2009 ATLANTA — The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off. Vaccine makers and federal officials will be immune … [Read more...]

Confirmed, probable cases rise respectively to 6 in MissouriReported May 06, 2009 HOUSTON, May 5 (Xinhua) -- State health officials announced on Tuesday that the federal Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed four new cases of A/H1N1 flu in three counties in Missouri, bring the number of confirmed cases to six in the state. The four new cases … [Read more...]

Mixing alcohol with energy drinks is a popular but dangerous habit Reported November 05, 2007 Mixing alcohol with energy drinks is a popular but dangerous habit among college students, according to new research that found those who combine the two tend to drink more, take more risks and are more likely to get hurt while drinking. The research, by investigators at Wake … [Read more...]

Health alert declared across country to guard against Swine Flu infectionsReported April 28, 2009 New Delhi, April 28: Government has put on high alert all international airports and ports for identifying persons with suspected infection of swine flu. Those traveling to affected areas have also been advised to defer their non essential travel. Official sources said that … [Read more...]

First ever lung transplant on HIV patient performed in Italy Reported November 02, 2007 The operation took place in Palermo in southern Italy at the Mediterranean Transplant Institute. The male patient was suffering from terminal respiratory problems and the transplant was his only possible chance of survival; doctors say the patient is … [Read more...]

Tap water good value, EPA saysReported December 10, 2007 COLUMBUS -- As we approach the New Year, the Ohio EPA encourages everyone to make a resolution to not take important things like tap water for granted. Ohio tap water could provide the greatest value purchased all year. At a penny per gallon, it is the most convenient commodity available to Ohioans, and the only one … [Read more...]

Lung transplants in youths harmful, study finds.Reported November 22, 2007 Lung transplants -- a treatment of last resort for cystic fibrosis -- are rarely beneficial to children with that condition and are often harmful, according to a study released today. Among 248 children who received a lung transplant over an 11-year period, only one clearly benefited while 167 were … [Read more...]

New Device Helps People WalkReported December 26, 2007 PLANO, Texas (CBS) ? Emily Bowers, 33, has been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for more than 10 years. "To have a disease that's this debilitating is really hard on your personal life," she said. "It really does take the quality of your life away from you." For the last year, she has had to use some sort of walking … [Read more...]

Change of season increases illness Reported January 22, 2009 A common time for people to experience a cold or flu is during a change of season. My office gets flooded with calls in September as kids head back to school, sniffles and coughs are common complaints as summer gives way to autumn weather. Now, as the snow hits the ground, we prepare for the second round of stuffy … [Read more...]

France douses 'last social pleasure' January 02, 2008 PARIS -- The smell of cigarette and cigar smoke may never completely disappear from Le Saint Claude, a combination bar, café, betting shop and tobacconist in southeastern Paris. But France's new smoking ban, which took effect yesterday, has altered the chemistry of the place. "They are taking away one … [Read more...]

Possible health hazards from mobile phone radiation Reported June 16, 2008 NEW DELHI: Electromagnetic radiation from base station antennas of mobile networks and mobiles phones could pose serious health hazards to people, particularly children below 16 years, pregnant women and those using medical aids, according to a draft guidelines report … [Read more...]