Articles related to "World Health Organization"
Exercises for Air Travel
Long periods of sitting during flights can lead to dangerous blood clots in the legs. Regular movement and leg exercises can reduce health risks.
• blood clots • pulmonary embolism • venous thromboembolism • world health organization • blood circulation
Long periods of sitting during flights can lead to dangerous blood clots in the legs. Regular movement and leg exercises can reduce health risks.
• blood clots • pulmonary embolism • venous thromboembolism • world health organization • blood circulation
Gender Violence Facilitates AIDS
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
• aids • hiv • africa • gender violence • sexual violence
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
• aids • hiv • africa • gender violence • sexual violence
The Sense of Dying
The sense of dying is common among Lyme Disease victims. I offer a theory and active things we can do to make an impact on our lives.
• bowen • ilads • dying • world health organization • cdc
The sense of dying is common among Lyme Disease victims. I offer a theory and active things we can do to make an impact on our lives.
• bowen • ilads • dying • world health organization • cdc
Access to AIDS drugs in Thailand
Thailand has recently issued a compulsory license to produce the generic version of efavirenz.
• hiv • aids • thailand • generic drugs • pharmaceutical
Thailand has recently issued a compulsory license to produce the generic version of efavirenz.
• hiv • aids • thailand • generic drugs • pharmaceutical
Acupuncture Effective in Dogs
Acupuncture, the insertion of thin needles into various points on the body, may significantly restore or maintain the mind, body, and spirit balance in your dog.
• acupuncture • needles • chinese • yin • yang
Acupuncture, the insertion of thin needles into various points on the body, may significantly restore or maintain the mind, body, and spirit balance in your dog.
• acupuncture • needles • chinese • yin • yang
Are You Depressed?
Depression is not just one of those blue feelings. It is a condition that could last for years, and if left untreated it could become more serious, resulting in suicide.
• depression • mental and physical well being • world health organization • mental disorder • chemical imbalance
Depression is not just one of those blue feelings. It is a condition that could last for years, and if left untreated it could become more serious, resulting in suicide.
• depression • mental and physical well being • world health organization • mental disorder • chemical imbalance
Cancer Awareness
With the incidences of cancer growing exponentially, it's time for communities all over the world to fight back.
• american cancer society • world wide cancer statistics • how communities can fight cancer • world health organization • cancer statistics
With the incidences of cancer growing exponentially, it's time for communities all over the world to fight back.
• american cancer society • world wide cancer statistics • how communities can fight cancer • world health organization • cancer statistics
Dangerous Countries for Tourists
The world's hot spots are located on almost every continent, so it's wise to check the most up to date warnings and advisories.
• dangerous countries for tourists • kidnappings • terrorism • civil war • natural disasters
The world's hot spots are located on almost every continent, so it's wise to check the most up to date warnings and advisories.
• dangerous countries for tourists • kidnappings • terrorism • civil war • natural disasters
Ebola Is Back
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak and the United States has not yet restricted travel. Why are people being allowed to go to and from this country, when the risk factors are so high?
• public health • ebola • outbreak • uganda • infectious
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak and the United States has not yet restricted travel. Why are people being allowed to go to and from this country, when the risk factors are so high?
• public health • ebola • outbreak • uganda • infectious
Feeling Down, Try BROH
After battling depression herself, this wife and mother of two children has persevered to the rescue of other depressed souls.
• depression • severe depression • broh • mental disorder • mental disorder in children
After battling depression herself, this wife and mother of two children has persevered to the rescue of other depressed souls.
• depression • severe depression • broh • mental disorder • mental disorder in children
First the Bad News
Getting down to the nitty gritty of what is really happening in the Pacifc.
• fiji • aids • hiv • vanuatu • australia
Getting down to the nitty gritty of what is really happening in the Pacifc.
• fiji • aids • hiv • vanuatu • australia
Gender Violence in Sierra Leone
Milton Margai's educational programs almost ended Sierra Leone's tradition of female genital mutilation but poverty and peer pressure have turned back the clock.
• sierra leone • female genital mutilation • poverty alleviation • milton margai • social pressure
Milton Margai's educational programs almost ended Sierra Leone's tradition of female genital mutilation but poverty and peer pressure have turned back the clock.
• sierra leone • female genital mutilation • poverty alleviation • milton margai • social pressure
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Norway’s first female Prime Minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland, completed her term as Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this year. She served three terms as one of Norway’s most environmentally conscious leaders and led the WHO in global campaigns against tobacco and malaria. Among her most impressive contributions have been her outstanding efforts at improving the quality of life for women throughout the world and her recognition that poverty is the leading cause of illness and disease.
• gro harlem brundtland • norwegian prime minister • norwegian minister of the environment • director general of the world health organization • suicide
Norway’s first female Prime Minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland, completed her term as Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this year. She served three terms as one of Norway’s most environmentally conscious leaders and led the WHO in global campaigns against tobacco and malaria. Among her most impressive contributions have been her outstanding efforts at improving the quality of life for women throughout the world and her recognition that poverty is the leading cause of illness and disease.
• gro harlem brundtland • norwegian prime minister • norwegian minister of the environment • director general of the world health organization • suicide
International Organizations
A short summary of key international organizations leading the way in the struggle against AIDS.
• hiv • aids • international • organization • vaccine
A short summary of key international organizations leading the way in the struggle against AIDS.
• hiv • aids • international • organization • vaccine
Observing World Malaria Day
Malaria affects millions of people each year. This article addresses the effort to raise awareness and to help eradicate malaria through a day of action on April 25th.
• celebrating world malaria day • world malaria day 2008 • roll back malaria partnership • malaria eradication and awareness • world malaria day april 25
Malaria affects millions of people each year. This article addresses the effort to raise awareness and to help eradicate malaria through a day of action on April 25th.
• celebrating world malaria day • world malaria day 2008 • roll back malaria partnership • malaria eradication and awareness • world malaria day april 25
Suicide among Men
Suicide is identified as rising global problem primarily affecting men. Know its risk factors and how can it be prevented.
• suicide • world health organization • center for disease control • suicide prevention • suicide risk factors
Suicide is identified as rising global problem primarily affecting men. Know its risk factors and how can it be prevented.
• suicide • world health organization • center for disease control • suicide prevention • suicide risk factors
The Eradication of Polio
The WHO has reported that they believe the end of the most deadly form of polio may be in site. With statistics dropping more than 99% it seems that the most virulent form of the dreaded disease may be headed the way of smallpox.
• polio • poliomyelitis • paralytic disease • paralysis • plague
The WHO has reported that they believe the end of the most deadly form of polio may be in site. With statistics dropping more than 99% it seems that the most virulent form of the dreaded disease may be headed the way of smallpox.
• polio • poliomyelitis • paralytic disease • paralysis • plague
The Very Best...
• breastfeeding activism • infact • nestle • la leche league • world health organization’s international code of
• breastfeeding activism • infact • nestle • la leche league • world health organization’s international code of
Traffic accidents No. 1 killer
Travelers may be concerned with terrorism, disease and other issues when headed abroad, but actually, the No. 1 cause of death for overseas travelers is traffic accidents
• traffic accidents • no. 1 cause of death • death while abroad • dying overseas • traveler deaths
Travelers may be concerned with terrorism, disease and other issues when headed abroad, but actually, the No. 1 cause of death for overseas travelers is traffic accidents
• traffic accidents • no. 1 cause of death • death while abroad • dying overseas • traveler deaths
Aluminum in Deodorant
Aluminum, a common ingredient in deodorant and antiperspirant, is often linked to Alzheimer's and brain disorders and is a possible risk factor in breast cancer.
• aluminum free deodorant • antiperspirant without aluminum • breast cancer • atsdr world health organization who • alzheimer's disease
Aluminum, a common ingredient in deodorant and antiperspirant, is often linked to Alzheimer's and brain disorders and is a possible risk factor in breast cancer.
• aluminum free deodorant • antiperspirant without aluminum • breast cancer • atsdr world health organization who • alzheimer's disease
Dengue Fever Health Risk in EAsia.
The recent outbreaks of bird flu took the spotlight away from Dengue Fever related diseases and deaths. This is now an epidemic in S.E. Asia and no vaccine is available,
• four strains of the dengue fever virus • mosquito repellent • malaria • aedes aegypti mosquitoes • climate change
The recent outbreaks of bird flu took the spotlight away from Dengue Fever related diseases and deaths. This is now an epidemic in S.E. Asia and no vaccine is available,
• four strains of the dengue fever virus • mosquito repellent • malaria • aedes aegypti mosquitoes • climate change
Depression Linked to Bone Loss
A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women.
• osteoporosis • bone loss • young women • depression in women • depression in girls
A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women.
• osteoporosis • bone loss • young women • depression in women • depression in girls
Femal Genital Mutilation - Why all the fuss?
There is a lot being said about Female Genital Mutilation these days, but what is it really all about?
• female genital mutilation • fgm • girls genitals butchered • female circumcision • united nations world health organization abolish f
There is a lot being said about Female Genital Mutilation these days, but what is it really all about?
• female genital mutilation • fgm • girls genitals butchered • female circumcision • united nations world health organization abolish f
Gymnema: Diabetes Herbal Therapy
Researchers are looking at herbal medicine (Gymnema), massage therapy, Yoga, Integrative Manual Therapy to help the 171 million people worldwide with diabetes.
• diabetes • cholesterol • gymnema • phytotherapy • exercise
Researchers are looking at herbal medicine (Gymnema), massage therapy, Yoga, Integrative Manual Therapy to help the 171 million people worldwide with diabetes.
• diabetes • cholesterol • gymnema • phytotherapy • exercise
Tobacco Caye, Belize
A slice of heaven is to be found at this hidden Central American Caribbean island paradise.
• belize • tobacco caye • caribbean • snorkeling • diving
A slice of heaven is to be found at this hidden Central American Caribbean island paradise.
• belize • tobacco caye • caribbean • snorkeling • diving