HIV :: Most Indian women have not heard of HIV and AIDS
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS), the most extensive study on health and nutrition in India, said in its latest report only 57 percent of women have heard of AIDS.
People
Cancer :: Cancer overtakes heart illness as the most common serious illness in men
New figures published by Irish Life reveal that for the first time cancer has overtaken heart related illness as the number one cause of serious illness claims for men.
NHS :: Regulation of NHS doctors and other health care professionals
The King?s Fund broadly welcomed the government?s White Paper on the regulation of doctors and other health care professionals, hailing the proposals as a good deal for patients, the public and the medical profession.
HIV :: Gauteng Health Department, Musicians Join Hands Against Aids HIV
Gauteng Health Department in partnership with African Musicians Against HIV and Aids (AMAHA) will host Ekasi S’ vukile concert at Soweto, Mofolo Park on February 24, 2007.
Heartbeat :: Irregular heartbeat linked to genetic mutation
Every day for 10 years, a seemingly heart-healthy 53-year-old woman experienced rapid and irregular heartbeats. She had no personal or family history of hypertension or hyperthyroidism.
HIV :: Call for coordination in HIV prevention research
HIV prevention research was responsible for the recent revelation that male circumcision can play an important role in protecting men from infection with the deadly virus.
Relationships :: UN independent experts oppose proposed Nigerian ban on same-sex relationships
Voicing serious concern over a proposed Nigerian bill which would effectively outlaw same-sex relationships, four independent United Nations experts today said it would violate international human rights norms, and urged the Government to withdraw it immediately.
Listeria :: Americas Kitchen recalls Wellsley Farms green bean casserole contaminated with Listeria
Americas Kitchen of Alpharetta, GA, is recalling its 32-ounce packages of “Wellsley Farms” Green Bean Casserole sold from September 1, 2006 through February 22, 2007 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause illness, mild, moderate or even severe.
Dogs :: Children should not be left unsupervised with dogs
Children should not be left unsupervised to play with a dog, say experts in this week?s BMJ. Their advice is part of a review aimed at doctors who deal with dog bites.
Salmonella :: Dole brand cantaloupes may contain salmonella bacteria
The previous public warning, issued on February_16, 2007, has been expanded to include new importers and new distribution of the affected cantaloupe.