Monthly Archives: November 2023

Heart Health Supplement Market Rising at 9.9% CAGR to Reach US$ 27.9 Billion by 2034: Fact.MR Study

Loading… Loading… Loading… Rockville , Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global Heart Health Supplement Market is estimated at US$ 10.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 27.9 billion by the end of 2034, reveals a new report by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider. The market is a […]

Local health departments say HIV infections on rise in Northern Michigan

Public health agencies that serve this part of Northern Michigan have issued advisories indicating that HIV infections have been on the rise in recent years. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no […]

World AIDS Day 2023: How AIDS Affects Health; Measures to Prevent Infections

Implementing comprehensive sex education programmes is essential, particularly among young people. Providing accurate information about HIV transmission, and prevention methods, and promoting responsible sexual behaviour helps empower individuals to make informed choices and reduce the risk of infection.

HSRC concerned over HIV infections

The high HIV infection prevalence in young women in KwaZulu-Natal reveals the alarming trend of older men having sex with young girls, said Investigative health organisation, the Human Science Research Council (HSRC). Unpacking the findings of the sixth South Africa HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour and communication Survey (SABSSM VI) in Durban Wednesday, executive director at […]

Poor education, stigma fuel Philippines’ soaring HIV infections

HIV infections are soaring in the Philippines, with experts blaming online dating, poor sex education and conservative attitudes in the deeply religious country for fuelling the spread of the virus.  While less than one percent of the country’s more than 110 million people have been diagnosed with HIV, UN data show it has one of […]

Blood donors needed, three types in critically low supply

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Solvita Blood Center is in critical need of more blood donors following high usage during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. According to Solvita, the most urgent need is for type O negative, A negative and B negative, all of which are in critically low supply. How to safely heat your home this […]

Vaginal infection has been long linked to pregnancy risks

Researchers believe they have had a breakthrough in understanding how certain bacterial populations disrupt vaginal health, sometimes leading to pregnancy loss, sexually transmitted infections, and other health complications. A study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, published Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine, explores the circumstances behind bacterial vaginosis (BV), […]

Patient Blood Management, role in supporting blood supply

Introduction Ensuring that the blood supply is adequate to support the healthcare system and ensure blood is available to meet patient needs is essential.1 Ten years of declining blood use and changes in healthcare delivery place the current system’s sustainability at risk.2 Short-lived blood component shortages are common and managed with short-term solutions.3 A long-term […]