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Lower the Risk of Transmitting the AIDS Virus to Your Baby
Treating pregnant women with AZT can lower the risk of transmitting the AIDS virus to her baby.
aids • azt • cdc • pregnant • baby
Treating pregnant women with AZT can lower the risk of transmitting the AIDS virus to her baby.
aids • azt • cdc • pregnant • baby
Safer Foods Equal Healthier People
Have you ever had typhoid fever? Many of you do not even know what I am talking about. That is because our food is much safer today that it was 100 years ago. Advances in food safety have protected us from diseases that were once very common.
food safety • illness • disease • great achievements in public health • cdc
Have you ever had typhoid fever? Many of you do not even know what I am talking about. That is because our food is much safer today that it was 100 years ago. Advances in food safety have protected us from diseases that were once very common.
food safety • illness • disease • great achievements in public health • cdc
U.S. Seeks To Eliminate Syphilis
A large drop in the number of syphilis cases gives renewed hope that this disease can be eliminated from the United States in the next few years.
syphilis • sexually • transmitted • disease • united states
A large drop in the number of syphilis cases gives renewed hope that this disease can be eliminated from the United States in the next few years.
syphilis • sexually • transmitted • disease • united states
Symptoms of Mumps
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
mumps • mmr • mumps outbreak • symptoms of the mumps • cdc
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
mumps • mmr • mumps outbreak • symptoms of the mumps • cdc
Gardasil, HPV and Cervical Cancer
Watch-dogs have been warning against Gardasil for months because of adverse effects yet some states are making the vaccines mandatory for girls as young as 9 years old.
gardasil • hpv • cervical cancer • adverse reaction • gardasil side effects
Watch-dogs have been warning against Gardasil for months because of adverse effects yet some states are making the vaccines mandatory for girls as young as 9 years old.
gardasil • hpv • cervical cancer • adverse reaction • gardasil side effects
Diabetics Need Vaccines
People with diabetes need to get their pneumonia and flu vaccines soon.
vaccines • pneumonia • flu • streptococcus • pneumoniae
People with diabetes need to get their pneumonia and flu vaccines soon.
vaccines • pneumonia • flu • streptococcus • pneumoniae
Lyme Disease Vaccine
New Lyme disease vaccine soon to be approved by FDA in United States.
borrelia burgdorferi • ospa • tick • vaccine • lyme borreliosis
New Lyme disease vaccine soon to be approved by FDA in United States.
borrelia burgdorferi • ospa • tick • vaccine • lyme borreliosis
Pets Can Make Us Sick
Pets reptiles carry microorganisms that cause Salmonellosis. Some preventative measures can lower your chances of acquiring this infection.
salmonellosis • salmonella • reptiles • amphibians
Pets reptiles carry microorganisms that cause Salmonellosis. Some preventative measures can lower your chances of acquiring this infection.
salmonellosis • salmonella • reptiles • amphibians
Vaccines: Part 1
Over the next few weeks I hope to answer some questions concerning vaccines. For example: Why do we vaccinate children? What is in those vaccines?
vaccine
Over the next few weeks I hope to answer some questions concerning vaccines. For example: Why do we vaccinate children? What is in those vaccines?
vaccine
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the normal flora of the vagina has been disrupted shifting from the predominance of Lactobacillus species to an overgrowth of
vaginosis • clue cells • gardnerella • vaginal • discharge
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the normal flora of the vagina has been disrupted shifting from the predominance of Lactobacillus species to an overgrowth of
vaginosis • clue cells • gardnerella • vaginal • discharge
Salmonella Contaminated Breakfast Cereal
Salmonella Contaminated Breakfast Cereal.
cereal • breakfast • salmonella • agona • diarrhea
Salmonella Contaminated Breakfast Cereal.
cereal • breakfast • salmonella • agona • diarrhea
Is Shingles Vaccine Effective?
Shingles vaccine is effective in preventing and reducing the incidence, severity, duration and complications of herpes zoster.
shingles vaccine • vaccine for shingles • zoster vaccine • vaccine for herpes zoster • is shingles vaccine effective
Shingles vaccine is effective in preventing and reducing the incidence, severity, duration and complications of herpes zoster.
shingles vaccine • vaccine for shingles • zoster vaccine • vaccine for herpes zoster • is shingles vaccine effective
New Virus Causing Deaths in Malaysia
An newly discovered virus has resulted in brain infections in 258 Malaysians. One hundred of these patients died. Thankfully, the epidemic is nearly over.
malaysia • nipah virus • hendra-like virus • deaths • pigs
An newly discovered virus has resulted in brain infections in 258 Malaysians. One hundred of these patients died. Thankfully, the epidemic is nearly over.
malaysia • nipah virus • hendra-like virus • deaths • pigs
Can Syphilis Be Eradicated From the U.S.?
Can Syphilis Be Eradicated From the U.S.?
syphilis treponema pallidum • incidence • sexually transmitted diseases
Can Syphilis Be Eradicated From the U.S.?
syphilis treponema pallidum • incidence • sexually transmitted diseases
Pooches and Parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
The Y2K Bug Expected to Produce Worldwide Disruptions
The Millenium, or Y2K computer bug is expected to produce global disruptions of daily life. Analists warn of possible shortages or delays in basic services, for countries who do not correct the problem on time.
y2k • millenium • programming mistake • 2000 • century date change
The Millenium, or Y2K computer bug is expected to produce global disruptions of daily life. Analists warn of possible shortages or delays in basic services, for countries who do not correct the problem on time.
y2k • millenium • programming mistake • 2000 • century date change
An Old Plague Coming Back to Haunt Us.: Diphtheria: What is that
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
Autism On The Rise
Autism seems to be on the rise in schools. It causes verbal, social and emotional problems. Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls.
autism • mark greer • david greer • vaccines • mercury
Autism seems to be on the rise in schools. It causes verbal, social and emotional problems. Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls.
autism • mark greer • david greer • vaccines • mercury
Mercury in Fish and SeaFood
Seafood is a great source of protein and essential fatty acids, but some species are not healthy to eat.
fish • seafood • nutrition • mercury • protein
Seafood is a great source of protein and essential fatty acids, but some species are not healthy to eat.
fish • seafood • nutrition • mercury • protein
Preventing Medical Issues on Volunteer Vacations
Preventative measures can help minimize the chance of contracting diseases such as malaria, swine flu, dysentery, cholera, yellow fever, typhoid, and others.
immunizations for developing countries • heatlh for international volunteers • staying healthy while traveling • travelers' health in third world countries • cdc recommendations for immunizations
Preventative measures can help minimize the chance of contracting diseases such as malaria, swine flu, dysentery, cholera, yellow fever, typhoid, and others.
immunizations for developing countries • heatlh for international volunteers • staying healthy while traveling • travelers' health in third world countries • cdc recommendations for immunizations
Senior Fitness Guidelines
Everyone should include fitness in their life, the AMA and ACSM recently amended fitness guidelines for seniors; you may find them helpful
senior fitness tips • guidelines senior exercise • active lifestyle older • american heart association • aha
Everyone should include fitness in their life, the AMA and ACSM recently amended fitness guidelines for seniors; you may find them helpful
senior fitness tips • guidelines senior exercise • active lifestyle older • american heart association • aha
Bananas Do NOT Transmit the Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Bananas are not great places for flesh-eating bacteria to live.
streptococcus pyogenes • bananas • flesh-eating bacteria
Bananas are not great places for flesh-eating bacteria to live.
streptococcus pyogenes • bananas • flesh-eating bacteria
The Hib Vaccine Saves Lives!
hib vaccine • haemophilus influenzae • bacterial meningitis • vaccination
hib vaccine • haemophilus influenzae • bacterial meningitis • vaccination
Wash that Fresh Fruit: Raspberries, Strawberries, and Cyclospora
cyclospora cayetanensis • diarrhea • infections • fresh fruit
cyclospora cayetanensis • diarrhea • infections • fresh fruit
The Swine Flu Pandemic - Overview and Prevention
While most people recover from swine flu without needing any medical treatment, it can prove fatal to a few. Find out how to protect yourself against swine flu today.
swine flu • swine flu pandemic • swine flu symptoms • swine flu preventive measures • swine flu treatment
While most people recover from swine flu without needing any medical treatment, it can prove fatal to a few. Find out how to protect yourself against swine flu today.
swine flu • swine flu pandemic • swine flu symptoms • swine flu preventive measures • swine flu treatment
What is MRSA?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a common type of "staph" bacteria that has become resistant to certain antibiotics.
mrsa • vre • methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus • handwashing • staph bacteria
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a common type of "staph" bacteria that has become resistant to certain antibiotics.
mrsa • vre • methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus • handwashing • staph bacteria
Vaccinations for Central America
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Spread of Syphilis
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
Vancomycin Resistant MRSA
Since the discovery of penicillin, bacteria have shown increasing resistance to treatment. Now, the future of the few options remaining are in question.
mrsa • methicillin resistant staph aureus • antibiotic resistant bacteria • antibiotic resistant staph • vancomycin resistant staph aureus
Since the discovery of penicillin, bacteria have shown increasing resistance to treatment. Now, the future of the few options remaining are in question.
mrsa • methicillin resistant staph aureus • antibiotic resistant bacteria • antibiotic resistant staph • vancomycin resistant staph aureus
E. coli Everywhere!
E. coli cause two outbreaks of disease with very different disease symptoms.
escherichia coli • diarrhea • nausea • cramps • e. coli
E. coli cause two outbreaks of disease with very different disease symptoms.
escherichia coli • diarrhea • nausea • cramps • e. coli
Cholesterol And Heart Disease
The most common heart disease is often caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, but there are several other factors involved.
ldl cholesterol levels • risk of atherosclerosis • coronary heart disease • coronary artery disease • risk factors for heart disease
The most common heart disease is often caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, but there are several other factors involved.
ldl cholesterol levels • risk of atherosclerosis • coronary heart disease • coronary artery disease • risk factors for heart disease
Natural Cholesterol Reduction
Cholesterol is an essential of life. Excessive amounts can prove to be dangerous and unhealthy. This article will describe some ways of dealing with this issue naturally.
cholesterol • cholesterol levels • bad cholesterol • good cholesterol • fatty acids
Cholesterol is an essential of life. Excessive amounts can prove to be dangerous and unhealthy. This article will describe some ways of dealing with this issue naturally.
cholesterol • cholesterol levels • bad cholesterol • good cholesterol • fatty acids
Prevent Childhood Obesity
Do your child a favor. Help him or her learn to eat well. This is a gift that lasts a lifetime - a long lifetime.
prevent childhood obesity • overweight children • national epidemic • obesity children • obese category
Do your child a favor. Help him or her learn to eat well. This is a gift that lasts a lifetime - a long lifetime.
prevent childhood obesity • overweight children • national epidemic • obesity children • obese category
Salmonella Poisoning
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
Should my Child go to Daycare?
Information on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Fifths Disease, and Ringworm.
childhood diseases • daycare illness • childcare illness • daycare • childcare
Information on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Fifths Disease, and Ringworm.
childhood diseases • daycare illness • childcare illness • daycare • childcare
THE LATEST ON KEEPING SAFE ON THE ROAD
Some of the latest news about travel-related health.
sickness • influenza • sudafed • ear pain • ear pain relief
Some of the latest news about travel-related health.
sickness • influenza • sudafed • ear pain • ear pain relief
Y2K Childhood Vaccination Schedule Released
The new recommendations are in! Go see for yourself what those recommendations mean to your children.
vaccine • vaccination • whooping cough • pertussis • hepatitis b virus
The new recommendations are in! Go see for yourself what those recommendations mean to your children.
vaccine • vaccination • whooping cough • pertussis • hepatitis b virus
Drug Resistant Staph Infections
Life threatening infections are showing up more and more throughout the world. Current trends and ideas to combat this bacteria are discussed.
mrsa • mersa • cr-mrsa • skin boils • boil treatment
Life threatening infections are showing up more and more throughout the world. Current trends and ideas to combat this bacteria are discussed.
mrsa • mersa • cr-mrsa • skin boils • boil treatment
Flu Vaccine 2009 Produced, Distributed, Injected
Flu H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine has been prepared and purified from flu viruses grown in MCDK cells in large fermenters. The vaccine provides effective immune protection.
cell tissue flu vaccines • swine h1n1 tissue based vaccines • rapid cell tissue flu vaccines • mcdk cell based flu vaccines • novartis flu vaccines
Flu H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine has been prepared and purified from flu viruses grown in MCDK cells in large fermenters. The vaccine provides effective immune protection.
cell tissue flu vaccines • swine h1n1 tissue based vaccines • rapid cell tissue flu vaccines • mcdk cell based flu vaccines • novartis flu vaccines
Gay Men's STDs Often Escape Notice
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Human Parasite: Naegleria fowleri
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM or PAME) results in nausea, fever, headache and ultimately kills. Protect yourself from this rare but deadly amoebic infection.
naegleria fowleri • human parasitic parasite amoeba • deadly microbe • amebic meningoencephalitis • amoeba pame
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM or PAME) results in nausea, fever, headache and ultimately kills. Protect yourself from this rare but deadly amoebic infection.
naegleria fowleri • human parasitic parasite amoeba • deadly microbe • amebic meningoencephalitis • amoeba pame
Infant Cold Medicine Recall
An FDA panel has found cold and cough medications to be ineffective in children. For kids, treating colds the old-fashioned way is best.
fda panel recommendations • infant medication recall • ineffective medicine • banned childrens cold medicine ingredients • over the counter cold medication
An FDA panel has found cold and cough medications to be ineffective in children. For kids, treating colds the old-fashioned way is best.
fda panel recommendations • infant medication recall • ineffective medicine • banned childrens cold medicine ingredients • over the counter cold medication
Preventing Antibiotic Resistance
When antibiotic prescriptions are not followed, drug resistant bacteria evolve and antibiotics become less effective. Proper use of antibiotics is essential.
preventing antibiotic resistance • bacteriophage • reproductive fitness • virulence • e. coli 0157:h7
When antibiotic prescriptions are not followed, drug resistant bacteria evolve and antibiotics become less effective. Proper use of antibiotics is essential.
preventing antibiotic resistance • bacteriophage • reproductive fitness • virulence • e. coli 0157:h7
What Causes a False Positive TB Skin Test?
The tuberculosis skin test (TST) is a simple and valuable tool for detecting tuberculosis exposure and infection. But testing positive does not always indicate TB.
false positive tb test • tuberculosis skin test reaction • false-positive tuburculin skin test • mantoux skin test tst • mycobacterium tuburculosis
The tuberculosis skin test (TST) is a simple and valuable tool for detecting tuberculosis exposure and infection. But testing positive does not always indicate TB.
false positive tb test • tuberculosis skin test reaction • false-positive tuburculin skin test • mantoux skin test tst • mycobacterium tuburculosis
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the most controversial and troublesome of educational and child health issues of our day.
add • adhd • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • other health impaired • ohi
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the most controversial and troublesome of educational and child health issues of our day.
add • adhd • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • other health impaired • ohi
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