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Lessons from H1N1: Anticipate new pathogens
So far, the H1N1 virus did not become the pandemic that some feared it would be. Its deadliness was not much more than that of the common flu, and most of those who died from it were people with weakened immune systems. That however is no reason for... 
Social anxiety in gay & bisexual men may be linked to risky sex
Social anxiety in gay and bi-sexual men may be linked to risky sex according to a Ryerson University HIV researcher who claims to have found a link between social anxiety and unsafe sexual activities." Dr. Trevor... 
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 2 wks ago | updated 2 wks ago
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Containing the flu virus
After two students diagnosed with Influenza A(H1N1) prompted a 10-day suspension of classes at De la Salle University in Manila, several universities have postponed for a week their school opening as a precautionary measure. The postponement gives school authorities more time... 
Gun Accidents Each Year: Kills Around 500 Kids
In California, an 8-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister. Sgt. Charlie Spruill from the Wacaville Police said "It's a tragic case of a sibling who picked up a firearm, thinking it was a... 
Dengue Fever, Sign, Symptoms, and Prevention
Summer has come and gone, and now the rainy season has begun. More typhoons will be paying us visit here in Capiz, Philippines, now and then and you’ll be thankful for the “no classes today” announcements. Since rainy season has begun more and more viruses and diseases... 
DOH reports 2 more H1N1-related deaths
" MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) recorded Monday two new deaths related to influenza A (H1N1) or swine flu infection. Dr. Yolanda Oliveros, head of the DOH-National Center for Disease Control Prevention,... 
Right Wing Radio Hosts Blame Immigrants for Swine Flu
" Conservative radio hosts - Michael Savage, Neal Boortz, Glenn Beck - have blamed Mexican immigrants for spreading swine flu across the border. However, Rear Adm. Anne Schuchat, M.D., the interim deputy director...
Campaign will take holistic approach to solve suicide problem
General Chiarelli, the Chief of Staff of the Army, recently implemented new initatives and campaigns to combat suicide in the Army. ""There's no single answer to this problem," said Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Peter. W. Chiarelli. "This is a holistic problem, with...
Grape extract kills cancer cells
A University of Kentucky study has found that an extract from grape seeds causes leukaemia cells to die. The most recent issue of Clinical Cancer Research reports on the study's findings which indicate that within 24... 
Over 2,000 kids die every day due to accidental injuries
"More than 2,000 children die every day due to unintentional or accidental injury and every year tens of millions more worldwide are taken to hospitals with injuries that often leave them with lifelong... 
Drought Engulfs Bolivia: Thousands are affected
20,000 families affected by drought in bolivian.Drought has affected camacho,pacajes,loayza and ingavi also.There is a shortage of water for human and animals ." Bolivian families in LaPaz Department have been affected by drought for months, the Bolivian Agency of... 
Why Are We Killing Ourselves?
According to research, suicide has been on the rise in the last 45 years. Now middle-aged white women are reportedly more at risk for suicide. Society changes over the last 45 years are obviously a...
created by Michelle Says So | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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