Bird Flu :: Bird flu pandemic mitigation
The best protection against pandemic influenza?a vaccine that is well-matched to the virus causing illness?is not likely to be available at the outset of a pandemic.
Education
Video Game :: A video game that improves your health
West Virginia University and the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency have announced the results of their ground breaking West Virginia Games for Health research project.
Dental Health :: Give Kids A Smile in New York
Improving access to dental care for economically disadvantaged children will be the focus of “Give Kids A Smile” day on Friday, February 2.
Skin Cancer :: The psychology of skin cancer
Thousands of people are jetting off for a week of sun, snow and apr?s-ski. And while they may worry about breaking limbs, how many consider the dangers of skin cancer?
Erectile Dysfunction :: Erectile dysfunction influenced by race and ethnicity
According to a new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, erectile dysfunction is highly prevalent across white, black and Hispanic populations in the United States. For the first time in an adequately-sized, nationally representative probability sample, the effect of health and lifestyle variables on the odds of having ED were determined in order to estimate prevalence by race and ethnicity.
Asthma :: AANMA educates allergic asthma patients with grant from Genentech and Novartis
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) received an educational grant from Genentech, Inc., and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation to help patients better understand allergic asthma.
Education :: At the most selective universities, immigrants comprise a disproportionate number of black students
In a groundbreaking new study from the American Journal of Education, researchers from Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania reveal that first- or second-generation immigrants comprise a disproportionately high percentage of the of Black student population at U.S. universities, with the percentage increasing in proportion to the selectivity of the institution.
Multiple Sclerosis :: Many people with multiple sclerosis report financial strain related to health care
A Harvard-based study of insurance coverage involving a nationwide sampling of people with multiple sclerosis found that although they had higher than average rates of insurance coverage, many experienced financial strain related to obtaining adequate health care, including paying for their medications.
HIV :: AIDS Healthcare Foundation hails Thai action on compulsory AIDS drug licensing
US’ largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education provider says today’s Thai government’s action will increase availability of lifesaving generic AIDS drugs and result in more people on anti-retroviral treatment in Thailand.
Alcoholism :: Sydney study to shed light on women and recovery from alcoholism
Australian women aged between 26 and 60 years who have recovered from a drinking problem are being asked to take part in a University of Western Sydney study that could lead to better understanding and treatment of the disease.