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Responsible cat owners look after their pet's health but the conflicting information as to which shots are safe can be confusing.

Vaccine associated sarcoma (VAS) is an aggressive, fast-growing feline cancer that is often fatal. Both rabies and feline leukemia vaccinations have been linked to VAS.

As if being a cancer patient is not challenging enough, a young woman from Canada decides that she will no longer be a victim, but aims to be the saviour instead.

Vaccinating a pet should be based on an individual analysis of the pet's risk of disease exposure as compared to the risk of an adverse reaction to the vaccine.

A new drug may be effective in fighting bone cancers; however, it needs more study, and eventually, approval from the FDA.

Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your cat. I've outline different cat vaccinations and kitten vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.

An introduction to the biology of HIV.

A generation has reached adulthood since HIV/AIDS first appeared in North America. A quarter of a century later, what have we learned about this disease and what do we ne

The human immunodeficiency virus causes an infection that slowly leads to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. What happens along the way?

Generally, tumors are either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and have the ability to cause tissue damage due to its size, location, and growth potential

Herpes viruses are second only to influenza and cold viruses in causing human disease. Fifty to eighty percent of adolescents and adults have herpes infections.

There are four stages of HIV infection: primary, asymptomatic, symptomatic, and AIDS. Knowing what stage an individual is in helps physicians to design treatment plans.

Critical illness insurance provides a tax-free lump sum to help with living expenses. As soon as a life-threatening illness is diagnosed, critical illness cover pays out.

Tamoxifen is proven to prevent breast cancer. But it may cause side effects ranging from unpleasant to life threatening. Each woman must balance those risks and benefits.

A child with a persistent or recurrent limp should be medically evaluated to rule out potentially serious problems.

Owners are usually devastated when their beloved dogs develop cancer. However the earlier the stage of cancer the more hopeful is the diagnosis for survival.

Several factors affect a woman's chances for surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Lymphomas are a variable group of cancers that arise in lymphatic tissues; two major types - Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma - have been described.

Long useful for treating various cancers, radiation therapy is also notorious for causing undesirable side effects. Advances in technology are improving its reputation.

In an attempt to keep viewers during the writers' strike, networks trotted out a slew of new reality shows on their audiences. But reality has always been a favorite.

Money troubles and a life-threatening illness are a disaster. Critical illness insurance provides a tax-free lump sum to help with living expenses when unable to work.

Lymphoma in cats is the most common type of feline cancer. Knowing the facts about feline lymphoma is the best way to protect a cat from this deadly disease.

White cats and older cats have higher cancer risks, especially for skin tumors, which are more likely to be malignant in cats. Sun exposure can be a factor.

St John's Wort is a popular herbal supplement that is most famously used for depression, but can it be used more widely?

Gain a better understanding of AIDS by learning about its symptoms and diagnosis.

The World Health Organization developed a list of symptoms to help health care workers decide which of the four stage of HIV an individual is in.

Many cat owners have heard of feline leukemia virus, but don't know much about the disease. Here is what you need to know to protect your cat.

Vaccinations for cats should be chosen based on the individual cat's risk of becoming infected with disease. Only cats at high risk of disease should be vaccinated.

Letting tea sit after pouring can significantly lower the risk of one type of esophageal cancer.

In our never-ending quest for better health, there is something you can do that benefits both your body and your world. Organic gardening will lead to a healthier you!