Five Types of Malaria Prophylaxis Vaccination Drugs Available for Travel Protection
Five Types of Malaria Prophylaxis Vaccination Drugs Available for Travel Protection
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.
What is not impossible, however, is catching the …
HPV and Pregnancy – What You Should Know
HPV and Pregnancy – What You Should Know
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 …
Who Needs a Travel Vaccination? If You’re Visiting Brazil, You Do! Stop by a Travel Clinic to Learn
Who Needs a Travel Vaccination? If You’re Visiting Brazil, You Do! Stop by a Travel Clinic to Learn
Different countries present different health risks that travelers need to prepare for. People going to Southeast Asia, for example, are at risk for diseases and illnesses that one won’t find in say, …
Breast Cancer Update 2010
Breast Cancer Update 2010
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women. The first symptom of this cancer for many women is a lump in their breast. However it must be pointed out that many women have breast lumps which are benign (non cancerous) so it is important to …
Flu Vaccination Update – A H1N1, Swine Flu, Seasonal Flu Non-Technical Update
Flu Vaccination Update – A H1N1, Swine Flu, Seasonal Flu Non-Technical Update
Flu season is fast approaching and as of this writing, the new flu vaccines have just become available and the first batches delivered to health care facilities around the United States. This year we are facing some unique …
Your Mum Was Right – Wash Those Hands!
Your Mum Was Right – Wash Those Hands!
Many of us only wash our hands after using the restroom. While this is a good habit, you should make it a point to wash your hands frequently throughout the day. Every now and then, stop what you are doing and go …
Nature Wanted Us to Be Healthy, Not to Be Fat
Nature Wanted Us to Be Healthy, Not to Be Fat
If you look at the ingredient list of the food you buy at the store you will notice it is packed with chemicals and preservatives, and all that just encourage your body to store fat. What is more interesting is …
High Blood Pressure Healthy Diet and Medication
High Blood Pressure Healthy Diet and Medication
People facing the high blood pressure problem must give due attention to their diet as it is a fact that healthy diet has a strong effect on blood pressure and the heart. When a person starts taking healthy diet in his/her routine life, …
What is a Healthy Diet?
What is a Healthy Diet?
We all know that we should probably make healthier choices when it comes to food but do we really understand what it means to consume a healthy diet? Starving yourself to try and lose weight is certainly not the answer and neither are the diet …
How to Detect and Prevent Cervical Cancer
How to Detect and Prevent Cervical Cancer
Thanks to widespread screening, the incidence of cervical cancer has decreased significantly. Pre-cancer lesions can be detected and removed before they become malignant. In 2010, approximately 12,200 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. An estimated 4,210 …