HIV :: World has started to take the fight against AIDS
In the 25 years since the first case was reported, AIDS has changed the world. It has killed 25 million people, and infected 40 million more.
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Obesity :: Treating obesity vital for public health
Physicians who once treated mainly elderly patients for health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke are seeing increasingly younger patients who have the same ailments.
Disability among older Americans continues significant decline
Chronic disability among older Americans has dropped dramatically, and the rate of decline has accelerated during the past two decades, according to a new analysis of data from the National Long-Term Care Survey (NLTCS).
HIV :: Online Dating helps HIV positive people
Online dating and matchmaking services definately help HIV positive people to conquer HIV stigma. Not only can anti-retroviral therapy (ART) prolong the lives of HIV-positive people by more than 20 years, infected couples can now get uninfected children, thanks to advances in medical technology.
Contraception :: Decline in Teen Pregnancies with better use of contraception
American Journal of Public Health study claims the declining teenage pregnancy rate in the US is down to better use of contraception rather than young people abstaining from sex.
Diabetes :: Highlights from the December 2006 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
The December 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association contains articles and research studies you may find of interest. Below is a summary of some of this month’s articles.
Ecology :: December issue of Frontiers
One research paper and several review papers will appear in the December issue of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. The research study explores Coho salmon dependence on intermittent streams in light of Supreme Court cases, while one of the reviews focuses on the management and biodiversity of sacred groves.
PTSD :: Common PTSD drug is no more effective than placebo
Guanfacine, a medication commonly prescribed to alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, is no more effective than a placebo, according to a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
Psoriasis :: Glucocorticoid plays key role in skin abnormalities induced by psychological stress
A new study shows how psychological stress induces abnormalities in skin structure and function that could initiate or worsen skin disorders such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The study provides a link for understanding the roles psychological stress and glucocorticoid, a type of steroid, play in skin disorders and shows that blocking glucocorticoid can prevent skin abnormalities induced by psychological stress.
HIV :: Gauteng Health conducts AIDS Campaign – South Africa
The Gauteng health department has initiated a door-to-door campaign, aimed at educating over one million residents about HIV and AIDS prevention and care.