HIV still on rise
Although so much effort has been invested in HIV prevention, the number of infected is still on the rise. It has been estimated that around 40 million people are infected with HIV today. World Health Organization reports that the number of people infected with HIV grew by nearly 5 million people...
Lori2592
Education link to rise in Parkinson's risk
Parkinson's is a degenerative motor system disorder that causes co-ordination problems and tremors. The cause of the disease is not known, although it was previously thought that genetics and environmental factors played a major role in developing the disease. Gathered medical records of people who...
Lori2592
Experts warn of bird flu risk during haj pilgrimage
During Haj pilgrimage cities like Mecca, Medina and Jeddah have been worst hit by deadly diseases like plague, cholera and meningitis through out the history. The next haj is expected to start in January and around 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims are expected to visit Mecca from over 160 countries...
Danny
Women warned against Caesareans
The number of women choosing to deliver by caesarean section has doubled for the past 20 years and is constantly increasing but health expert warn that women should think twice about the risks before choosing caesarean. A new research showed that the first-time mothers who give birth by caesarean...
Danny
High Levels Of Noise Increase Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because you can have it for years without knowing it but it impairs our health greatly. Scientists managed to find another factor that can increase blood pressure-noise. Although pleasant sounds can stimulate joy, disturbing sounds at work...
Jane232591
Alcohol causing mouth cancer rise
It is known that alcohol consumption causes many health problems but little is known about its affect on mouth cancer. Cancer Research UK is funded with £300,000 by the government to launch a three-year campaign to raise awareness about the risk alcohol poses regarding mouth cancer. The people...
Mick
Now Employers Focus On Employees Mental health
Employees with anxiety and depressive disorders work less hours and represent an expense to employers regarding health care costs and productivity. Persons with such problems are becoming social and economic burdens on the society. This is one of the main reasons why there is an increased focus...
Mick
China confirms bird flu in humans
New outbreaks of bird flu have been reported in China but this time they were human. The first human case who died in China was a 24-year-old woman in China's eastern province of Anhui. Another 12-year-old girl from central Hunan province who died in October is also suspected to had died from the...
Miia2818
Genetically modified bacteria to combat HIV
The main reason scientists were unable to find a cure for the HIV virus is because of its ability to mutate and constantly change. However, they have possibly found a way to prevent HIV infections. One of the bacteria that live in our bodies was genetically modified to secrete proteins that would...
Mark
FDA Warns Against Birth-Control Patch
Birth control patch was first released on sale back in 2002 and more than 4 million women have used it since. The number will definitely decrease after revealing the number of women who have suffered severe side effect like blood cloths. What is more, it has been announced that dozen women have died...
