10 Workable Changes in the Fight Against and Treatment for AIDS/HIV
Now that World AIDS day is over, there are several things that need to be done. Action is important in this fight against AIDS as well. Both by the community and leaders.
The Importance of World AIDS Day
The World recognition of AIDS day is Tuesday, December 1st 2009. Every year memorials, testing, and other disease related issues come to a forefront. 40,000+ individuals in the united states are affected with AIDS each year.
H1N1 Plateau and Mutations
Norway and Britian may have some troubling news regarding the Swine Flu Swine Flu. The Swine Flu pandemic may be reaching a plateau or peak according to some global health officials but mutations are increasing in concerns.
The Mammogram Debate – What should you choose?
Age and relevance continues to dominate the argument of mammography. Mammograms are a key way to diagnosis breast cancer. Mammograms have been a consistent topic in “Facts about Breast Cancer”. Mammograms have been an important theme and has been promoted during Breast Cancer Awareness month.
World Diabetes Day – November 14th
World Diabetes Day – November 14th 2009. WDD or World Diabetes Day is celebrated on the day of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting back in 1922. Banting along with Charles Best identified insulin at the University of Toronto.
Drama in the House — Health Bill Passes, Senate is Next
Late Saturday night the House of Representatives met together to decide the fate of President Obama’s health care bill. The House worked late to pass the health care bill in a vote 220-215. The next step is a vote, in the Senate, that will take a look at the bill later this week or next. A decision is expected to be controversial and with heated discussions. Earlier on Saturday Obama met with several important Democrats behind closed doors. It is believed that their discussion included support for the health bill.
HPV Vaccine May Cause Girls to be Cautious About Sexual Activity
Initially, it was reported by the media and other sources that the HPV vaccine may cause girls to become more sexually active. But recent data shows that this may not be the case. HPV is a virus that has been closely associated with cervical cancer. Human papillomavirus or more commonly known as HPV has several types, but only a few types have been directly linked to cervical cancer. Other types can cause genital warts.
