Work done by British and Indian scientists, have found oregano to be an effective antibacterial, may work to eradicate the untreatable MRSA. Oregano is a super-herb that can treat almost anything. Sounds too simple?...
On World AIDS Day 2008, The American College of Physicians is recommending that all patients over age 13 get tested for the HIV virus which causes AIDS."The organization, which represents more than 126,000...
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This is a first in the world. An opportunity to seal incisions using a new method that discourages infection by its application and procedure."Surgeons of the future may have to learn welding rather than sewing, now...
At Harbor View Hospital in Seattle Washington, a case of severe dental neglect turned shockingly extreme when infection set in and closed off breathing ability of a Painting Contractor in Seattle. To get to the...
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Following an audit of NHS hospitals in Scotland, it has been announced that Scottish hospitals will face random health and safety checks over the coming year."INSPECTORS are to make random checks on hygiene levels and infection control in Scottish hospitals as part of a ...
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Sudden infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS or crib death, is a tragic occurrence that has been extensively researched in an effort to prevent more babies from myseriously dying in their sleep. Classified...
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TOILET HANDS - hands infected with bacteria from faeces are rife on public transport in the UK. Thee further North you go the more likely you are to shake hands with the toilet. Newcastle men on busses came out the...
So far this year, West Nile has been a hit or miss for different regions. This is the first year of no Windsor, Ontario cases, while Los Angeles Country just reported their first human death September 12th and...
Researchers have established a link between pollution and appendicitis after noticing that hospital patient numbers spiked on days when pollution was high. Over 45,000 patients were surveyed between 1999 and...
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" A viral skin condition linked to contact sports such as rugby and wrestling has prompted warnings after two deaths in Japan. "Herpes gladiatorum" - dubbed "scrumpox" in the UK - is passed through broken skin. ...
Exotic tropical locations, Plentiful avialability of alcohol and strong aussie dollars make Australian heady and they often have unprotected sex in the numerous brothels. With these reasons sex workers find Sydney as the best place. But the consequences are catastrophic and...
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More cases of Salmonella outbreaks, this time in Oregon and Washington states. The culprit this time around: Alfalfa Sprouts. It is believed that the infected sprouts were contaminated by farm animals grazing the...
China Blames US for Tainted Dairy Products 100 sick China Radio Internationals world-wide broadcast today is blaming the United States for Tainted Calcium that caused more than 100 children to get sick. The...
An in-depth study recently revealed that the HIV virus is spreading faster within the US than was previously thought. New infections for 2006 totaled 56,300, a rate which was considerably higher than the CDC's (Centres for Disease Control) projected number of...
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The UKs National Health System is admired by many but in the last few years deaths from infections caught by patients whilst in hospital have caused many to fear admission for even minor surgery. MRSA was the first...