What is the H1N1 Virus?
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an announcement in 2009 regarding the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu). The information below will give you some insight into what the virus is, who it affects, and what measures are being taken to ensure the safety of people in the United States.
About H1N1
The H1N1 virus or, Swine Flu, was first discovered in the US in April 2009. The virus can be spread from person to person the same way a regular seasonal influenza virus spreads. It is not a foodborne disease, but a respiratory …
When you’re visiting a foreign country, trying new and exotic local food can be one of the most exciting parts of your trip. Whether you’re taste-testing Cambodian bay chhar rice or Colombian sanocho soup, learning about new flavors and customs is an experience most travelers look forward to. But in some developing countries, ingesting local food or water can put your health (and your vacation) at risk by putting you in contact with foodborne diseases like typhoid. Don’t worry though, protecting yourself from this nasty illness is as easy as ABC!
Working around that picky eater is never a simple task, especially when the only foods a child seems interested in comes in a box and is full of sugar. Fortunately, it is possible to encourage healthier eating habits for children. It will take a little work, but parents can get children to eat a healthy diet and start reaching for healthy foods rather than processed and unhealthy alternatives.
Everyone knows that eating fruits and vegetables is essential for one’s health; yet there are many people that don’t get the required number of servings of fruits and vegetables needed each day for optimum health. Many companies are actively placing notations on food products detailing the number of servings of fruit or vegetables that are within a particular product. Even still, many people are not getting the proper amounts of fruits and vegetables as recommended by the infamous food pyramid. There are a number of reasons why people are not eating …
The 2 most commonly talked about diseases in dogs is parvovirus (parvo for short) and distemper. This article will explain both of these diseases and how you can protect your dog from ever becoming infected.
Many people focus on maintaining a healthy diet strictly for physical appearance purposes. Society tells you that being thin is desirable and for this reason many people attempt to eat in a way that minimizes weight gain. What society does not often realize is that a healthy diet is essential to all people for reasons that are much more significant than physical appearance. People that overlook the importance of the food that they are putting into their body may be putting their health at risk. A healthy diet is critical for …
Viruses which attack the immune system of human are very critical because it causes your body failure to recover some injured area. The most common virus that is able to do this effect is HIV which can be transmitted by three ways. The method of the virus transmission may be through unprotected sexual intercourse, blood products or transmission from mother to the child when delivery.
As today’s generation becomes more and more health conscious, focus is on healthy living, which is scientifically attributed to a combination of genes, a healthy diet and a good fitness regime. Not everybody is blessed with genes fit for an athlete, but with the help of a healthy diet and a suitable exercise program, you can achieve a fit and toned body. Protein supplements work in both regard; contribute towards a nourishing diet and build your muscle power to keep up with your strict exercise regime.
Malaria has been extinct in the United States since the early 1950s. Thanks to intense government interventions in the early 20th century, contracting malaria within the U.S. is now almost impossible.
One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, the Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, affects approximately three quarters of sexually active men and women. Many of these people will never know they even have the virus as it often does not display any symptoms, and it can clear up on its own. It is highly contagious and generally passed on through sexually intercourse. This clearly poses health issues for anybody unaware of their partner’s sexual background. A simple solution to protect yourself and your partner is to take part in regular STD testing. …