Epidemic

Researcher Links 'Silent Epidemic' to Hidden Pathogen

A North Carolina State University researcher has discovered that certain tick-borne bacteria may be responsible for some chronic and debilitating neurological illnesses in humans, particularly among people with substantial...

Lectroject Herpes Device 'Could Hold The Key' To Treating HIV

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - - Lectroject (www.lectroject.com), an innovative, clinically tested device for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of current FDA approved antivirals, could pave the wa... [WebWire - Thursday,...

Male Circumcision HIV Programs Require Strong Political Backing

"In a radical departure from earlier strategies, public health officials are now arguing that circumcision of men should be a key weapon in the fight against" HIV in Africa, Ingrid Katz of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical...

HEALTH-LATIN AMERICA: Women Crusaders Against Epidemics

MÉRIDA, Mexico, Dec 4 (IPS) - With cutting-edge science, social organisation and a strategy that puts an emphasis on prevention and environmental controls, Cristina Díaz and her team checked the spread of dengue in Cuba, while...

300,000 may have HIV by 2015

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may have 300,000 people affected by HIV by 2015, said Datuk Dr Hassan Abdul Rahman, the Director of the Disease Control Divison of the Health Ministry. To combat this epidemic, the Government has...

Zimbabwe: Red Cross action to curb Cholera deaths

Source: Irish Red Cross - Ireland (Crois Dhearg na h_ireann) Reuters and AlertNet are not responsible for the content of this article or for any external internet sites. The views expressed are the author's alone. As the...

Is It the Flu or Food Poisoning?

One or two days after attending a party, you experience vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and a headache. Most likely it's either a case of the stomach flu or food poisoning.. If it's food poisoning caused by bacteria or their...

The Third Part of the Night

Recommended Fans of Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 cult classic Possession should be well pleased with the Second Run release of his 1971 d but The Third Part of the Night (Trzecia część nocy). If you're not familiar with Żuławski's...

Astragalus

Super-Immune Booster for Colds to Cancer Astragalus has been used for thousands of years in China to treat colds, flu, and more. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been employed in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of...

Dec 5, 2008: Les Tmoins (The Witness) - Film at Goethe - Zentrum,

47 mins ago

Les Tmoins (The Witness) - Film screening and experts presentation at Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad. Sexual Awareness Project continues with the display of Les Tmoins (The Witness). The film, dealing with AIDS is followed by an...