AIDS Drugs Cost to Keep Falling

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 19 Jun 2011

Experts say that the cost of anti-retroviral drugs used to keep AIDS at bay will keep falling because of the demand from millions of sufferers desperate for the lifeline. ...Read More

Multiple Sclerosis Risk 3 Months After Shingles Attack: Research

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 19 Jun 2011

Taiwanese researchers have found that shingles or herpes zoster attack could lead to a significantly higher risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) three months later. Read More

At UN AIDS Summit, Africa Demands More Help

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 19 Jun 2011

At a summit where UN leader Ban Ki-moon set a target of ending new infections by the end of the decade, African leaders on Wednesday called for greater resources to battle the AIDS pandemic. Read More

South Africa Successful in Reducing HIV in Babies

Posted in AIDS/HIV Support group on Sun, 19 Jun 2011

South Africa''s program has achieved success in reducing the number of babies born with HIV, the Medical Research Council said Thursday. ...Read More

Govt to Launch New Initiative to Prevent HIV Spread: Azad

Posted in AIDS/HIV - Common Opportunistic Infections Support group on Sun, 19 Jun 2011

Indian government proposes to launch a new initiative in order to curb the spread of HIV infection. ...Read More

Hypnosis, Local Anesthesia Combo During Surgery Can Aid Healing Process

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 19 Jun 2011

Combining hypnosis along with local anaesthesia (LA) for certain types of surgery can aid the healing process and reduce drug use and hospital stay. ...Read More

India: Drop in New HIV Cases

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 19 Jun 2011

In India, there has been a 50 percent decrease in new HIV cases between 2001 and 2009 but the battle to fight against AIDS is not over, reveals report. ...Read More

Students' Weights Not Affected By Fast Food Stores Near Schools

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 19 Jun 2011

People generally worry that fast food restaurants near schools may raise the risk of their kids being overweight, given their chance of consuming more fast-food and sweetened beverage. ...Read More

Quick Weight Gain in Small Babies Linked To Diabetes

Posted in Diabetes - Essentials Support group on Sat, 18 Jun 2011

Babies that are born with lower birth weight thannormal usually catch up in their growth to match their counterparts born ofnormal weight. A study now indicatesthat a quick ...Read More

Study Finds Anti-AIDS Gel also Boosts Sexual Pleasure

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 18 Jun 2011

A 24-month trial by South African scientists to confirm the efficacy of a microbicide gel that would reduce the risk of women getting HIV, has found an unexpected spin-off - it also boosts sexual plea...