Avian Bird Flu Poses Serious Threats To Humans
The global health community has been in a state of alarm due to recent outbreaks of the avian influenza disease in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. The disease has infected humans, prom
Preventing Birth Defects
There are easy ways to prevent spina bifida, a common birth defect that happens during the first month of pregnancy when the spine of the baby fails to close.
It's the most common, perma
Most Say the Flu Vaccine Shortage Caused Small Impact
Everyone remembers the headlines: "Half of U.S. Flu Vaccine Withheld," "Communities Agonize Over Flu Vaccine Distribution," "Doctors in Frantic Quest for Flu Vaccine."
A few months afte
Genital Herpes Are You Going To Get Infected
Genital Herpes- what is it?
Genital Herpes is the herpes infection of genitals. It affects both men and women. It is caused by the HSV type2. The only way to spread this disease is sexua
Getting Your Personal Affairs in Order in The Event of a Bird Flu Pandemic
Bird flu? Have you heard of it? You have probably been hearing more about it in the news lately. What is it and why should you be worried about it? Avian influenza is a contagious and deadly virus th
Stigma And Denial Delay Diagnosis Of Alzheimer s Disease
According to a survey from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, concern about stigma and denial of symptoms can, on average, delay a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease by more than two years after sy
What Are The Stages Of Lung Cancer
Once a diagnosis of lung cancer has been made, the doctor will attempt to determine the stage the lung cancer is at. The staging system is somewhat like a measurement system, with the numbers indicat
25 Years Later AIDS And The Forgotten Victims
Science has taken important steps toward treating the condition in the 25 years since the first cases of a nameless, deadly disease now known as the human immunodeficiency virus were recorded in the
Herpes Simplex Some Quick Facts
Herpes Simplex- What is it?
Herpes Simplex is an infection caused by the virus called Herpes Simplex Virus. The virus is of two types. HSV1 and HSV2. Herpes Simplex causes sores, and ras
The Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis B is what we used to originally known as just simply serum hepatitis. Hep B has been recognized as this new name since World War II. The virus is responsible for current epidemics in parts
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is usually identifiable in early stages of childhood. There are instances when the disorder continues until adulthood if treatment is not prompt or effective. This is
Research Results In New Drugs And Cancer Treatments
There may be new hope for many cancer patients, their caregivers and loved ones.
That's because America's research-based pharmaceutical companies are today developing nearly 400 new med
Quick Response To Meningitis Can Save Lives
Meningitis-the mere thought of an outbreak of this life-threatening disease can cause panic in a community. However, knowing the signs and symptoms of meningitis and acting quickly to get medical att
What Exactly Is Psoriasis
Hardly noticeable at the beginning, the rash first appears on your knees, elbows or on the hairy side of the skull, as small reddish scales. Then it transforms into large spots, covered by silver sca
Global Spread Of Bird Flu
The H5N1 strain of bird flu virus is what scientists expect to be the next big worldwide pandemic to hit. What are scaring them more are the deadly effects it has had on some of the few human victims
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