Alcohol :: Most Britons turn to alcohol when stressed
The number of people who drink alcohol when they feel stressed has risen in the last three years, research has revealed.
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HPV :: Texas governor orders HPV vaccinations for schoolgirls
Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed an order making Texas the first state to require that schoolgirls be vaccinated against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer.
Heart :: American Heart Month, 2007
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year. During American Heart Month, we renew our commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by increasing public awareness of this deadly disease and understanding of how it can be prevented.
Novartis :: HIV/AIDS advocates protest Novartis’ case challenge India Patent Law
Some HIV/AIDS advocacy groups are calling on pharmaceutical company Novartis to drop its legal challenge to the Indian government’s patent laws, saying that if the company wins the case it could restrict access to antiretroviral drugs for millions of people worldwide.
Bird Flu :: WHO helping Nigeria cope with bird flu
The United Nations health agency is helping the government of Nigeria monitor the situation following two suspected fatal bird flu cases in Africa’s most populous country.
Flu :: HHS unveils two new efforts to advance pandemic flu preparedness
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in cooperation with departments and agencies across the Federal Government, announced two new efforts designed to improve state, local and community preparedness for an influenza pandemic, which can occur when a new strain of flu appears for which people have no immunity, and disease spreads rapidly around the world.
Epilepsy :: Fractures risk raises in women from epilepsy medicines
Reduced bone mineral density and subsequent increased risk of fractures is documented in patients taking enzyme-inducing antiepileptic medicines such as phenytoin, phenobarbitone, and primidone long-term.
Insomnia :: Insomnia drug prompts strange behaviour
Australian doctors have been warned about a popular insomnia drug after reports of strange sleepwalking episodes such as binge-eating or driving.
Health Insurance :: Health insurer’s disclosure of patient details criticised
One Australian health insurance company HCF has disclosed its insurer’s details to a third party health care company – McKesson Asia Pacific.
Sad :: Beat the winter blues – SAD
Winter is the darkest time of year and doctors know a lack of light can affect your mood.