Sun protection in a pill seen possible

An extract of a fern plant grown in Central America, taken by mouth, protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation damage that can lead to…    

Small measures could cut UK heart disease deaths

Up to 50,000 deaths from heart disease each year in England and Wales could be prevented with even small reductions in smoking, cholesterol and…    

Anti-inflammatory protein cuts heart attack risk

High circulating levels of a protein called mannan binding lectin (MBL), which prompts scavenger cells to remove various inflammatory agents, appear to reduce the…    

New report clears up myths about constipation

The idea that chronic constipation is the result of a low-fiber diet may be one of the many myths and misconceptions about the condition,…    

Heavy pesticide exposure may up Parkinson’s risk

People who come into regular contact with pesticides at work—such as farmers and pesticide sprayers—appear to have a slightly higher risk of developing…    

Italy’s smokers on the streets as ban takes effect

Smokers in Italy lit up in the streets on Monday as a new anti-smoking law came into effect but some remained defiant, with…    

Scientists find clue to AIDS origins, new therapy

A single change in a human gene may hold the key to preventing people living with HIV from progressing to full-blown AIDS, researchers said…    

Genetic variation tied to osteoarthritis

A variant of the gene that controls production of a cartilage component increases susceptibility to osteoarthritis, Japanese researchers report

Dr. Shiro…    

Supreme Court rejects HMOs appeal in MD suit

The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to review the class-action status for a lawsuit on behalf of more than 600,000 doctors claiming six…    

Powell, in Kenya, meets youths who fight HIV/AIDS

Secretary of State Colin Powell heard a 11-year-old speak of valuing her virginity and an HIV-positive woman advise abstinence Saturday as he met Kenyan…    

Colon cancer screening still underused

Many people with colon cancer may not be diagnosed until after symptoms arise, even though the disease can be caught earlier with routine screening,…    

Oleic acid key to olive oil’s anti-cancer effect

Scientists have discovered why eating a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables and particularly olive oil can help to protect women from developing breast…    

Bird flu kills Vietnam teenager, new case cited

A 16-year-old Vietnamese girl who battled bird flu for more than two weeks has died, the country’s third casualty in 10 days from the…    

Talking With Kids About Drugs

Don’t put off talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs. As early as fourth grade, kids worry about pressures to try drugs.…    

How Is Psoriasis Treated?

Unfortunately, none of the available treatments for psoriasis is a cure. Treatment can often control the disease for long periods, but the disease can…    

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a skin disorder than can occur at any age in both men and women. Most commonly, psoriasis first appears as thick, flaky…    

Psoriasis: Newly Diagnosed

Psoriasis is measured in terms of its physical and emotional impact. Physically, if less then 2 percent of the body is involved, the case…    

Plaque Psoriasis

This is the most common type of psoriasis. It typically appears as thick, flaky patches of skin on one or more parts of the…    

Pre-term Babies

10 percent of all white babies and 20 percent of all black babies are born prematurely.

What Is a Pre-term Baby?

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Virus hospital reopens more wards

A Kent hospital has reopened more wards which were closed because of an outbreak of the Norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea.

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Cancer-stricken boy takes battle to eBay auction

David Dingman-Grover decided Frankenstein would be a good name for his tumor.

The 9-year-old figured if he could get over being scared…    

Virus hit hospital ward to reopen

Health bosses hope that one of two wards that remain closed at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, will open later this…    

Guide to Safer Sex [part 3]

9.3 Oral Barriers

9.3.1 General Comments

Oral barriers are some manner of flat, virus-impermeable material which may be used to…    

Guide to Safer Sex [part 2]

7. Dropping Safer Sex Precautions

7.1 General Comments

Some people elect not to use barriers with their long-term significant…    

Guide to Safer Sex [part 1]

1. Introduction

1.1 Goal

The goal of this guide is to give people of all genders, orientations, and preferences…