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Diets rich in copper and trans fats increase the risk of mental decline

Researchers say that elderly people whose diets are rich in copper and heavy in saturated fats and trans fats increase their risk of a cognitive decline that could be related to the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

15 Aug 2006

Antiretroviral treatment failure due to lack of patient support

A new report to be presented at the Toronto International AIDS Conference shows that access to antiretrovirals is only part of the treatment equation.

15 Aug 2006

New avian flu facility awards its first grant

The Avian and Human Influenza Facility, a multidonor financing mechanism administered by the World Bank, announced today that the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) was awarded a grant in the amount of US$2 million for the Avian and Human Influenza Control and Preparedness Project.

15 Aug 2006

Wild swans in the U.S. found to have strain of H5N1 bird flu

Officials at the Agriculture Department in the United States have found two swans in a Michigan gaming area with possibly another strain of the bird flu virus.

14 Aug 2006

Thailand finds another 46 suspected human bird-flu cases

According to health officials in Thailand another 46 people are under observation after developing symptoms similar to bird flu.

14 Aug 2006

In this day and age, even babies are fatter!

Researchers in the U.S. say it is not just the adult population that is getting fatter and fatter, babies today are far more likely to be overweight than they were twenty years ago.

14 Aug 2006

Recently patented technology promotes early warning of pandemics

Rapid analysis and response in the very early stages of a pandemic or bioterrorism event can sharply limit its deadly impact.

10 Aug 2006

That extra can of soda each day equals 15 pounds extra in weight

A scientific review says what they are drinking is what is making Americans obese.

10 Aug 2006

Infants more heavy today than 20 years ago

By examining more than 120,000 children under age 6 in Massachusetts over 22 years, a newly published study shows that young children - especially infants - are now more likely to be overweight.

9 Aug 2006

Effectiveness of Hib vaccine introduction into routine childhood immunization in Kenya

Three years after introduction, routine vaccination of infants in Kenya against H. influenzae Type b (Hib) significantly reduced invasive Hib disease rates by 88%.

8 Aug 2006

Just one meal high in saturated fat can reduce the ability of the body's "good" cholesterol

Before you bite into that burger or devour that doughnut, first chew on this: New research shows that just one meal high in saturated fat can affect the body's ability to protect itself against some of the underlying causes of heart disease and stroke.

8 Aug 2006

New national standard for handling substances suspected of being biological threat agents

Federal, state, and local agencies have reached consensus on the first validated national standard for collecting, packaging, and transporting samples of visible powders that are suspected of being biological threat agents, such as anthrax.

7 Aug 2006

Thailand confirms 24th case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus

The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand has confirmed the country’s 24th case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus.

7 Aug 2006

When it comes to condoms - one size does not fit all!

According to the Family Planning Association (FPA) men come in all shapes and sizes and so do condoms’ but many men are unaware of this.

7 Aug 2006

Several factors are contributing to an increase in dengue epidemics

Scientists have long known that epidemics of dengue fever wax and wane over a period of several years, but they've never been quite sure why.

7 Aug 2006

Combination of free counseling and nicotine replacement therapy significantly increases odds of quitting

New research findings released in the August 2006 edition of the journal Tobacco Control demonstrate clearly that providing smokers with access to free counseling and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), such as patches and gum, significantly increases their odds of quitting.

7 Aug 2006