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Types of HIV Testing

By Health Team at 4 December, 2011, 2:19 am

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is one of the most dreaded diseases. Why? HIV infection is currently a global pandemic that health authorities from all nations are greatly concerned about. Aside from the disease having no known cure, HIV infection will eventually progress to full-blown AIDS. That is why HIV testing is now being recommended for people from all walks of life.

Fight Against The Pandemic

By Health Team at 17 September, 2011, 1:44 pm

According to The Navhind Times dated 8th May 2006, USA is unprepared for the Bird Flu pandemic. A fact that the United States Health and Human Services Secretary, Mr. Michael Leavitt admitted. Avian Influenza or the H5N1 Bird Flu virus has not yet been found in North America but experts feel that it is only [...]

Bird Flu: What are the Real Chances of a Pandemic

By Health Team at 3 September, 2011, 8:59 am

Avian influenza, or bird flu as it is more commonly known, was discovered over a century ago in Italy and to date, there are several strains of the bird flu virus. Many of these strains have become deadly, particularly the H5 and H7 strains. The deadliest one to date, the H5N1 strain, has reportedly killed [...]

Bird Flu: Killer epidemic prevention advice.

By Health Team at 3 September, 2011, 8:58 am

With so much concern being shown regarding the Bird Flu situation we are all asking if modern medicine can save us from what could become a human pandemic. Unfortunately it would appear that this is most unlikely, as the World Health Organization has explained that although modern day medicine has improved tremendously over the last [...]

Flu Threat: Lessons From Past Pandemics

By Health Team at 6 August, 2011, 5:30 am

Flu and the Immune System Influenza (“flu”) strikes every year and afflicts millions. Under normal circumstances, flu is not considered a general public health risk. Of course, any disease must be taken seriously for two reasons. First of all, any disease, including flu, can become dangerous through complications. But, let’s also understand the far more [...]

Pregnant Women Are More Risky In Swine Flu

By Health Team at 10 August, 2009, 12:15 am

Some complications among pregnant women as the Swine Flu continue to spread across the country, and soon to the world, and that this high-risk group needs to take antivirals as soon as infection is suspected. Just like what happen to a pregnant woman in Texas who suffers and died of Swine Flu infection. Medical officials [...]

Preventing Swine Influenza

By Health Team at 10 August, 2009, 12:14 am

Many people are afraid of contracting swine influenza, but there are several ways to prevent yourself from becoming one of its victims. Cases show that the swine flu symptoms are much like the seasonal flu; only this type of influenza is said to be deadlier. There have been casualties in Mexico and one reported death [...]