When a concern occupies our thoughts persistently, it signifies its importance, and for many individuals as they age, maintaining cognitive sharpness emerges as a paramount priority. This urgency is underscored by alarming projections indicating that dementia could impact nine million Americans aged 65 and older by 2030 and escalate to 12 million by 2040. Dr. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Grant County will be holding a blood drive on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mobile bus will be parked in the hospital parking lot at the MMU entrance. To schedule your appointment, go to December 7 — St. Elizabeth Healthcare — Grant County or call Hoxworth Blood Center […]
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 […]
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m concerned about my blood pressure. I take readings twice a day, in the a.m. and p.m. I find that when I first take my blood pressure, it is high. Then, after I wait 5-10 minutes and retake it, it is sometimes 10 points lower in the second reading. If I am recording […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]