Homeopathy :: Number of researches on homoeopathy comes down
Research activities on homoeopathic treatment for HIV/AIDS and cancer have come down due to less spending, according to a prominent homoeopath.
AIDS
HIV :: Chinese govt under scanner for harassing HIVAIDS activists
The Chinese government’s ongoing harassment of HIV/AIDS activists and intensified surveillance of AIDS support groups raise serious questions about its commitment to combating the illness, a United States based human rights watchdog has said.
HIV :: Unsafe sex No 1 cause for new HIV infections in China
Unsafe sex has for the first time surpassed drug abuse through injections as the No 1 cause of new HIV infections in China and the deadly disease is spreading faster from high-risk groups to the general public, the government said.
HIV :: Nutrition is not a substitute of treatment of HIV, AIDS, TB
The South Africa Department of Health has noted the study into the role of nutrition with regard to the management of HIV and AIDS and TB that was released by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) yesterday.
Smoking :: Get ready for a smoke free Houston
The City of Houston is taking action to protect Houstonians from the substantial health risks associated with secondhand smoke. The City Council has passed an ordinance that will make all workplaces and public spaces smoke free starting September 1, 2007.
Sexual Health :: Study sheds new light on intimate lives of older Americans
The first comprehensive, nationally representative survey on the prevalence of sexual activity among older Americans provides a portrait of the intimate lives of people ages 57 to 85.
HIV :: UN urges Asia-Pacific nations to scale up domestic funds for AIDS response
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has warned that countries in Asia and the Pacific will face serious difficulties in sustaining their response to the disease unless they become less reliant on external donors and commit more national funds to their AIDS programmes.
HIV :: HIV denialists spread misinformation online – consequences could be deadly; and more
The Internet is serving as a fertile medium for “HIV denialists” to spread false ideas about HIV/AIDS, which could have terrible public health consequences, say scientists in a policy paper in PLoS Medicine.
HIV :: Youth touring world on bicycle to spread AIDS awareness
A youth from West Bengal, who had set off on a world tour on bicycle to spread AIDS Awareness, reached here three days ago.
HIV :: Nearly 70,000 children living with HIV virus in India
An estimated 70,000 children are HIV positive in the India, while nearly 21,000 others get the infection every year, the Indian Rajya Sabha was informed.