Health
Number of Obese People Worldwide Hit 641 Million in 2014
A major study on body mass index (BMI) evolution has found that there are now more adults in the world classified as obese than...
Rewarding Careers as a Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants are important figures in allied health. Expected to be skillful in a number of areas, including administrative, laboratory and clinical settings, a...
Fun Ways To Be Healthier
Image from Many of us feel that we could look and feel much better if we were healthier. But it can seem like a lot...
Society Needs You- Become a Registered Nurse in Your Community
Working in the healthcare system is a public service. You’re helping people in their hour of need and in fast-paced, often stressful working conditions....
China: 37 Arrested in Shandong over Vaccine Scandal
Thirty-seven people have been arrested in Shandong, eastern China, over a huge vaccine scandal, the Chinese state media report. Shandong police announced last month they...
Zika Virus: First Case Confirmed in South Korea
The first case of the Zika virus infection has been confirmed in South Korea. The patient is a man who had recently returned from Brazil. According...
Study: HDL Cholesterol Not Always Good
According to a recent study, some people with high levels of supposedly “good” cholesterol are at much greater risk of heart disease. A bloodstream tussle...
Study: Early Exposure to Peanut Products Offers Long-Lasting Allergy Protection
A new research has showed that eating peanut products as a baby could cut the risk of allergy. Last year, a study claimed early exposure...
The Most Common Forms of Personal Injury Claim in the US
There are more than 700,000 compensation claims filed each year in America. Many people take this course of action to get the money they...
Surprising side-effects of painkillers – Are they safe for your health?
Have you ever wondered what is there in your medicine box? If you’re following the herd of majority of Americans, it is most likely...
Ways to Improve Your Vision
Your eyesight is one of your most essential senses, so it’s vital to look after it. There are lots of natural and interventionist ways...
Interesting Ways Hospitals Are Trying To Increase Productivity
(Link to picture: https://goo.gl/RXA7mZ) Hospitals often come in for a lot of stick because they seem unproductive. You have long waiting times and, when...
How To Embrace Your New Life As A Mom
Image sourced Becoming a mom is one of the most life-changing things to happen in a woman’s life. It’s one long journey. A journey of...
How Are Healthcare Professionals Using Technology In 2016?
We all know that technology has changed the way we live our lives. The growth in technology has helped shape the world in a...
Bexarotene: Cancer Drug Could Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
A number of drugs could help protect against Alzheimer's disease, acting like statins for the brain, scientists say. In experiments on worms, University of Cambridge...
Zika Outbreak: Brazil Deploys 220,000 Troops to Warn of Risks
Brazil has deployed more than 220,000 soldiers across the country to warn people about the risks of the Zika virus. The South American country is...
Global Burden of Disease: Air Pollution Causes 5.5 Million Deaths Every Year
According to a new research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, more than 5.5 million people...
Zika Outbreak: Brazil Expects to Develop Vaccine in One Year
Brazil expects to develop a vaccine for the Zika virus in about a year, health officials say. However, two more years would be needed for...
What Services Can Hospitals Outsource?
Outsourcing has become a juggernaut trend within modern healthcare. As communications and medical standardization becomes cleaner and more efficient, hospitals are desperately looking for...
Zika Outbreak: Barack Obama to Ask Congress for $1.8 Billion to Combat Virus
President Barack Obama will ask the US Congress for $1.8 billion in emergency funding to combat the Zika virus. The Zika virus, which is transmitted...
Zika Outbreak: First Case Reported in Europe
A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with the Zika virus in Spain, the health ministry confirmed. This is the first such case reported in Europe. Spain’s...
Zika Outbreak: WHO Holds Emergency Meeting in Geneva
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting in Geneva to discuss the "explosive" spread of the Zika virus. The meeting will decide whether...
Zika Outbreak: Pregnancy Cases Double in Colombia
The Zika pregnancy cases have doubled in Colombia in just one week, officials said. According to Colombia's National Health Institute, almost 2,000 pregnant women now...
What Is Zika Virus?
The Zika virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also carries dengue fever and yellow fever. It was first discovered in Africa in...
Zika Outbreak: Up to 4 Million People Could Be Infected in Americas in 2016
Between three and four million people could be infected with Zika virus in the Americas in 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts. Most will...
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