Articles related to "Epidemic"
Global Diabetes Epidemic Looms
As American-style food marches triumphantly across the globe, millions die from diabetes, a disease with no cure. Experts say the worst is yet to come.
international diabetes • international diabetes rates • international obesity • diabetes growth • fast food developing countries
As American-style food marches triumphantly across the globe, millions die from diabetes, a disease with no cure. Experts say the worst is yet to come.
international diabetes • international diabetes rates • international obesity • diabetes growth • fast food developing countries
The Epidemic of Junk Food Sex
Today the hype about sex is everywhere. But, just like many people are eating "junk food" they are also getting "junk food" sex to their overall detriment.
spirituality • sexuality • relationships • spiritual sexuality • tantra
Today the hype about sex is everywhere. But, just like many people are eating "junk food" they are also getting "junk food" sex to their overall detriment.
spirituality • sexuality • relationships • spiritual sexuality • tantra
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
A Flu or Two!
Find out the answer to "How can I get the flu twice?"
influenza • kids • flu • antigenic drift • antigenic shift
Find out the answer to "How can I get the flu twice?"
influenza • kids • flu • antigenic drift • antigenic shift
DIETS, MOLECULES AND OBESITY
This article is the first in a series of three dealing with the worldwide problem of obesity. The risks that this disease represent, the fact that there is a lot of ignorance about it and that there are is no magic bullet to rid the world of this major problem.
obesity • risk factor • epidemic • misinformation and ignorance • diets
This article is the first in a series of three dealing with the worldwide problem of obesity. The risks that this disease represent, the fact that there is a lot of ignorance about it and that there are is no magic bullet to rid the world of this major problem.
obesity • risk factor • epidemic • misinformation and ignorance • diets
Would You Know If Your Child Was "Huffing"?
An epidemic that is killing our children.
huffing • drug • abuse • household cleaners • kitchen
An epidemic that is killing our children.
huffing • drug • abuse • household cleaners • kitchen
West Nile and Birds
West Nile virus probably came to North America with a bird, and it's spreading. Mosquitoes are infected when they bite birds. Then they bite people.
1999 • west nile virus • birds • north america • new york
West Nile virus probably came to North America with a bird, and it's spreading. Mosquitoes are infected when they bite birds. Then they bite people.
1999 • west nile virus • birds • north america • new york
World Wars and Biological Agents
Biological agents were used as weapons as early as the 6th century B.C. and research into use of infectious agents and toxins continue even today.
biowarfare • biowarfare research • biological agents • plague • anthrax
Biological agents were used as weapons as early as the 6th century B.C. and research into use of infectious agents and toxins continue even today.
biowarfare • biowarfare research • biological agents • plague • anthrax
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
Montreal Canadiens; Hockey Institution
An article about the Montreal Canadiens, the oldest and most successful hockey franchise of all time.
montreal canadiens nhl 24 stanley cups wanderers s
An article about the Montreal Canadiens, the oldest and most successful hockey franchise of all time.
montreal canadiens nhl 24 stanley cups wanderers s
Birds and Influenza
Influenza spreads from birds to people. When it passes from human to human efficiently, it can cause a pandemic. Domestic birds are the ones to watch with the H5N1 strain
birds • birds and influenza • avian flu • migrating wild birds • north america
Influenza spreads from birds to people. When it passes from human to human efficiently, it can cause a pandemic. Domestic birds are the ones to watch with the H5N1 strain
birds • birds and influenza • avian flu • migrating wild birds • north america
How To Eliminate Staph Infection
The recent staph infection problem in schools has been growing in hospitals for years. Improved hygiene techniques greatly reduces the chances of staph. What else?
drug resistant staph infection • act fast to diagnose staph • bacteria epidemic • good hygiene can prevent mrsa • open wounds are at-risk
The recent staph infection problem in schools has been growing in hospitals for years. Improved hygiene techniques greatly reduces the chances of staph. What else?
drug resistant staph infection • act fast to diagnose staph • bacteria epidemic • good hygiene can prevent mrsa • open wounds are at-risk
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
WorldWatch Institute Alerts
World Watch Institute is a premier environmental research and publishing organization. Its books and magazine are recognized all over the world for coverage of environmental issues. Alerts at the World Watch web site are full of caluable information. Read on.
World Watch Institute is a premier environmental research and publishing organization. Its books and magazine are recognized all over the world for coverage of environmental issues. Alerts at the World Watch web site are full of caluable information. Read on.
Diabetes
Diabetes has been called the silent killer. This article will discuss the different types of diabetes and how to check yourself to find out if you are at risk, with resouce links to web sites dealing with these issues.
Diabetes has been called the silent killer. This article will discuss the different types of diabetes and how to check yourself to find out if you are at risk, with resouce links to web sites dealing with these issues.
Child Sex Crimes
What can we do to protect our children from child predators. Perhaps something as simple as taking a look in the mirror.
sexual predators • child abuse • child sex crimes • child protection • family values
What can we do to protect our children from child predators. Perhaps something as simple as taking a look in the mirror.
sexual predators • child abuse • child sex crimes • child protection • family values
HIV/AIDS in South Africa
South Africa currently has the worst AIDS epidemic in the world, with more than 5.6 million cases of HIV/AIDS. Every day, 1,000 South Africans die of AIDS related causes.
hiv south africa • aids orphans • south africa life expectancy • manto tshabala-msimang • hiv treatment
South Africa currently has the worst AIDS epidemic in the world, with more than 5.6 million cases of HIV/AIDS. Every day, 1,000 South Africans die of AIDS related causes.
hiv south africa • aids orphans • south africa life expectancy • manto tshabala-msimang • hiv treatment
Thailand's Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Thailand's Vegetarian Festival is not for the faint-hearted. For vegetarians, this is a must-see on Phuket, if you find yourself in East Asia during this 10-day event.
thailand's phuket vegetarian festival • history of phuket vegetarian festival • phuket town • best vegetarian destinations • east asia
Thailand's Vegetarian Festival is not for the faint-hearted. For vegetarians, this is a must-see on Phuket, if you find yourself in East Asia during this 10-day event.
thailand's phuket vegetarian festival • history of phuket vegetarian festival • phuket town • best vegetarian destinations • east asia
Are We Over-Medicating Our Kids?
Depression these days is feeding on our young, but are we taking the easy way out?
depression • children • antidepressants • zoloft • prozac
Depression these days is feeding on our young, but are we taking the easy way out?
depression • children • antidepressants • zoloft • prozac
Environmental Management Linked to Spread of Infectious Diseases -- Part 2
environment, disease, mosquito, cholera, climate change, global warming, hantavirus, Lyme disease
environment • diseases • climate change • global warming
environment, disease, mosquito, cholera, climate change, global warming, hantavirus, Lyme disease
environment • diseases • climate change • global warming
Indians of the Southern Colonies - the Tuscarora Indian War
Often, Native American Indians came into direct conflict with the English settlers, resulting in displacement of the entire tribe. The Tuscarora War from 1711 - 1713 played an important part in shaping the history of North Carolina and changed the destination of the Tuscarora tribe forever.
tuscarora • indian • war • colonist • north carolina
Often, Native American Indians came into direct conflict with the English settlers, resulting in displacement of the entire tribe. The Tuscarora War from 1711 - 1713 played an important part in shaping the history of North Carolina and changed the destination of the Tuscarora tribe forever.
tuscarora • indian • war • colonist • north carolina
Will you be my Valentine? (Part 2)
Valentine sites for kids, Part II.
websites • valentine • valentines
Valentine sites for kids, Part II.
websites • valentine • valentines
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
The nonfiction book "Mountains Beyond Mountains" is the story of Paul Farmer's life and his mission to bring health care to the poorest of the poor in Haiti and Russia.
tracy kidder on dr.paul farmer • review of mountains beyond mountains • paul farmer in haiti and zanmi lasante • health care for the poor • the pandemics tb and hiv/aids
The nonfiction book "Mountains Beyond Mountains" is the story of Paul Farmer's life and his mission to bring health care to the poorest of the poor in Haiti and Russia.
tracy kidder on dr.paul farmer • review of mountains beyond mountains • paul farmer in haiti and zanmi lasante • health care for the poor • the pandemics tb and hiv/aids
Name the Early-20th-Century Artist
How well do you know this 20th-century German, Austrian, or Spanish artist who died in WWI, died in the Spanish flu outbreak, or was obsessed with scenes from his youth?
salvador dali • egon schiele • franz marc • german expressionism • austrian art
How well do you know this 20th-century German, Austrian, or Spanish artist who died in WWI, died in the Spanish flu outbreak, or was obsessed with scenes from his youth?
salvador dali • egon schiele • franz marc • german expressionism • austrian art
Legitimizing the Behavior
Make teachable moments out of your students' misbehavior!
discipline • classroom management • education • misbehavior
Make teachable moments out of your students' misbehavior!
discipline • classroom management • education • misbehavior
Squanto Goes Home
Squanto, after five years absence, comes home to find that his native land has undergone disastrous changes beyond any he could have imagined. Again, he is captured, this
squanto • massasoit • london • sir ferdinando gorges • new world
Squanto, after five years absence, comes home to find that his native land has undergone disastrous changes beyond any he could have imagined. Again, he is captured, this
squanto • massasoit • london • sir ferdinando gorges • new world
Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer's
Diabetes is now linked to Alzheimer’s disease and studies report that a person with Type 2 diabetes is twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
diabetes • alzheimer's • link • diabetic medication • help alzheimer's patients
Diabetes is now linked to Alzheimer’s disease and studies report that a person with Type 2 diabetes is twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
diabetes • alzheimer's • link • diabetic medication • help alzheimer's patients
Julia Roberts on Broadway
Tinseltown’s brightest are flocking to Broadway, drawn by delightful theatre scripts and a chance to flex their acting chops.
julia roberts • denzel washington • gywneth paltrow • broadway • hollywood
Tinseltown’s brightest are flocking to Broadway, drawn by delightful theatre scripts and a chance to flex their acting chops.
julia roberts • denzel washington • gywneth paltrow • broadway • hollywood
Give Your Body a Fighting Chance
A first step in getting healthy is to decrease your intake of poisons and to build up your immune system. How do you build up your immunity to disease? Give your body the weapons it needs to protect you and to fight the ever increasing barrage of enemies to health. Medical science is beginning to investigate the effectiveness of natural alternatives.
immunity • disease • garlic • natural remedies • herbs
A first step in getting healthy is to decrease your intake of poisons and to build up your immune system. How do you build up your immunity to disease? Give your body the weapons it needs to protect you and to fight the ever increasing barrage of enemies to health. Medical science is beginning to investigate the effectiveness of natural alternatives.
immunity • disease • garlic • natural remedies • herbs
The Army Inside
The body was built as a very capable unit. It's ability to defend itself is meant to be strong enough to fight off diseases and toxins. The problem, especially in this century, has been the over processing of foods, additives, advances in traditional medications and a growing immunity of the body to be able to defend itself. There are ways to help your body to fight back. Take a look at the available antioxidants and learn how buiding up your immune system can help you back to a healthy, active, enjoyable life!
natural medicine • immune system • immunity • herbal remedies • nutritional supplements
The body was built as a very capable unit. It's ability to defend itself is meant to be strong enough to fight off diseases and toxins. The problem, especially in this century, has been the over processing of foods, additives, advances in traditional medications and a growing immunity of the body to be able to defend itself. There are ways to help your body to fight back. Take a look at the available antioxidants and learn how buiding up your immune system can help you back to a healthy, active, enjoyable life!
natural medicine • immune system • immunity • herbal remedies • nutritional supplements
Caving In To Censorship
Congress uses the farce of the "culture of violence" to control entertainment.
first amendment • violence • culture of violence • congress • entertainment
Congress uses the farce of the "culture of violence" to control entertainment.
first amendment • violence • culture of violence • congress • entertainment
Are Children Sicker Today?
Childhood diagnoses are on the rise. Are school children more ill or are we diagnosing better?
add adhd increasing • allergies and asthma linked • allergies more common • childhood bipolar increasing • sleep disorders linked to illness
Childhood diagnoses are on the rise. Are school children more ill or are we diagnosing better?
add adhd increasing • allergies and asthma linked • allergies more common • childhood bipolar increasing • sleep disorders linked to illness
Ohio State Penitentiary Hauntings
The demolished prison housed well-known inmates, gave rise to a legend and made people wonder if a Shawnee Chief's curse was at work. Reported hauntings, no surprise.
haunted ohio state penitentiary • haunted prison • cornstalk’s curse • shawnee chief’s curse • hauntings
The demolished prison housed well-known inmates, gave rise to a legend and made people wonder if a Shawnee Chief's curse was at work. Reported hauntings, no surprise.
haunted ohio state penitentiary • haunted prison • cornstalk’s curse • shawnee chief’s curse • hauntings
Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Linked to Scotland
The World Health Organization today declared the first flu pandemic in 41 years, in part due to a sharp rise in swine flu cases in Scotland.
swine flu • h1n1 • swine flu pandemic • swine flu scotland • swine flu uk
The World Health Organization today declared the first flu pandemic in 41 years, in part due to a sharp rise in swine flu cases in Scotland.
swine flu • h1n1 • swine flu pandemic • swine flu scotland • swine flu uk
What Does Phase 6 of Influenza A(H1N1) Mean?
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, decided to raise the level of swine flu alert from phase 5 to phase 6 meaning start of a pandemic.
emergence of this novel influenza a virus • influenza a strain h1n1 • pandemic alert level 6 for swine flue • world health organization (who) of the united nati • first influenza pandemic of twenty-first century
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, decided to raise the level of swine flu alert from phase 5 to phase 6 meaning start of a pandemic.
emergence of this novel influenza a virus • influenza a strain h1n1 • pandemic alert level 6 for swine flue • world health organization (who) of the united nati • first influenza pandemic of twenty-first century
World Overpopulation Killing Earth
By 2050 there may be 9 billion of us. This will put a huge strain on our planet, leading to poverty, unemployment and starvation for many.
world overpopulation killing earth • too many people • environmental problem • global warming • energy consumption
By 2050 there may be 9 billion of us. This will put a huge strain on our planet, leading to poverty, unemployment and starvation for many.
world overpopulation killing earth • too many people • environmental problem • global warming • energy consumption
Better Than Sorry . . .
Web sites that direct you to resources to stay safe on the road
travel safety • tips • advice • travelling • hitchhiking
Web sites that direct you to resources to stay safe on the road
travel safety • tips • advice • travelling • hitchhiking
HAART as HIV Prevention Technique
Recent studies have shown that providing HIV-positive individuals with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) may slow the spread of HIV in the population.
highly active antiretroviral therapy • haart • hiv • aids • hiv prevention
Recent studies have shown that providing HIV-positive individuals with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) may slow the spread of HIV in the population.
highly active antiretroviral therapy • haart • hiv • aids • hiv prevention
Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
This Halloween, consider passing out healthier and cruelty-free treats to youngsters.
healthy halloween treats • halloween candy alternatives • halloween party favors • raisins for halloween • low sugar candy
This Halloween, consider passing out healthier and cruelty-free treats to youngsters.
healthy halloween treats • halloween candy alternatives • halloween party favors • raisins for halloween • low sugar candy
Lowering Cholesterol in Childhood
It is essential to aggressively reduce cholesterol levels early in life with a low-fat diet to successfully prevent heart disease and obesity in adulthood.
hypercholesterolemia • lowering childhood cholesterol • bad cholesterol • childhood intervention • heart disease
It is essential to aggressively reduce cholesterol levels early in life with a low-fat diet to successfully prevent heart disease and obesity in adulthood.
hypercholesterolemia • lowering childhood cholesterol • bad cholesterol • childhood intervention • heart disease
Sled Dog Slaughter
According to many Inuit, a systematic sled dog slaughter took place between the 1950s and 60s in Canada. Was it animal control or an attempt to destroy Inuit culture?
sled dog slaughter • royal canadian mounted police • inuit huskies • eskimo dogs • sled dogs
According to many Inuit, a systematic sled dog slaughter took place between the 1950s and 60s in Canada. Was it animal control or an attempt to destroy Inuit culture?
sled dog slaughter • royal canadian mounted police • inuit huskies • eskimo dogs • sled dogs
A Bacterium Saved a Town During World War II
A little microbiology trivia saved a small town from the Nazis during World War II.
typhus • rickettsia • prowaskii • proteus ox19 • antibodies
A little microbiology trivia saved a small town from the Nazis during World War II.
typhus • rickettsia • prowaskii • proteus ox19 • antibodies
How Not To Spread Hepatitis C
A few ways to protect yourself from spreading or catching this deadly disease.
liver disease • liver • hepatitis c • hepatitis • chronic fatigue
A few ways to protect yourself from spreading or catching this deadly disease.
liver disease • liver • hepatitis c • hepatitis • chronic fatigue
Saudi Arabia: Some Basic Information part-one:
This is about the basic information for those who want to visit Saudi Arabia in near future. Some traditions and basic requirements for trip. Some general information about its location, economy, export, restrictions and travel...
passports • visas • saudia • saudia arabia • arab
This is about the basic information for those who want to visit Saudi Arabia in near future. Some traditions and basic requirements for trip. Some general information about its location, economy, export, restrictions and travel...
passports • visas • saudia • saudia arabia • arab
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