All Entries in the "health news" Category
Theory behind severe dengue virus infection and antibodies – confirmed
Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), otherwise known as breakbone fever is an acute febrile illness which is transmitted to humans by mosquito bites from the Aedes aegypti species of mosquito. This disease is considered life-threatening especially when the infection leads into its severest form, the dengue hemorrhagic fever/dengue shock syndrome that causes blood vessels to leak leading to shock.
New Vaccine May Provide TB Prevention for People with HIV
TB otherwise known as tuberculosis is one of the leading cause of deaths especially among those infected with HIV. In 2008, it is estimated that 500,000 who died of tuberculosis were HIV infected individuals. Tuberculosis infection among HIV positive people is unfavorable and most likely to cause increased sickness as compared to those not infected with HIV. This is because HIV is weakening the immune system which likely causes latent tuberculosis developing into a more active TB infection.
Life threatening nutritional problems in Haiti after the quake – A devastating health situation
Even after the recent earthquake last January 12, 2010, the country of Haiti has yet been facing another health crisis. Another medical emergency emerged in forms of spreading diarrheal diseases, acute respiratory infections, and malnutrition which resulted on several deaths. With millions of people crowded in several camps used as their temporary shelter, people are exposed to germs and any identified contagious diseases possible. Even health officials are concerned of possible outbreak and epidemics and in attempt to prevent spreading of diseases, 530,000 children were vaccinated against measles, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough.
Wii Introduces a Different Aspect of Video Game Injuries
In the advent of video game technology, more advanced type of video games emerged into the market. When it comes to breakthrough video gaming, Nintendo Wii interactive video game comes to mind among most individuals nowadays. It was on 2006 when Nintendo Wii was introduced as a highly interactive game which allows players to participate physically in the games and sports using not just their fingers but also using hand and arm movements same as the full arm swing when using tennis racquets.
Potential Cause of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome): Uncovered
SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, otherwise known as crib death or cot death is a syndrome identified as sudden death of an infant which is unexpected and unexplained even after a careful forensic autopsy or any detailed investigation and exploration of medical history. As parents are encouraged to put their babies to sleep on their backs, a number of sudden infant deaths decreased to half for the past ten to twenty years. Despite this helpful information towards prevention of sudden infant deaths, SIDS still remains the leading cause of death among infants between one month old to one year old.
Some Antiviral drugs could make virus stronger
The tumultuous spread of flu virus during flu season created a necessary need for antiviral drugs designed to control viruses in our body. Various drugs are created using a variety of mechanisms in order to stop the virus to express into a full blown infection. The necessary need for antiviral drug emerges to the point where several medications have different approaches towards viral eradication.
Apple: A fruit with Digestive Health benefits
Apple is a fruit commonly referred to as a healthy snack that possesses several health benefits in which we can acquire. In fact there are several written articles suggesting how apple can help protect our bones, helps reduce wheezing on asthma patients, Alzheimer prevention, lowers cholesterol, cancer prevention, diabetes management, and good for weight loss as well. In the latest current health news it was expressed how apple promotes digestive health benefits owing to the presence of pectin which helps increase the levels of good germs in our digestive system.
Already Bad Health Situation in Haiti Has Gotten Worse – It’s Aftershock
For years Haiti has had to deal with inferior medical care and various health concerns. The earthquake that has recently impacted the country has made conditions worse for the country and is likely to end up causing a new series of medical concerns. These concerns are ones that could end up killing hundreds of thousands of people who didn’t die right after the earthquake.
