AFP – Almost one in three people infected with the virus that causes AIDS do not know they have the disease, increasing the risk of infection, the European Commission warned Monday.
AFP – Most Canadians are skeptical of the swine flu threat and of the vaccine to fight it, a survey suggested on Monday as the country’s largest-ever vaccination program in Canada got underway.
AP – Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday the swine flu vaccine “is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line.”
HealthDay – MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that
sperm, not just semen, can transmit the virus that causes AIDS to immune
cells in the body and, in fact, sperm may play a major role in
transmission.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — As women age, their dietary needs change. A
healthy diet is always important, but even more so as women get older.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Jet lag is the term for disrupted sleep when
you travel between time zones, and your body doesn’t adjust to sleeping on
a new schedule.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) — While the optimal amount of
vitamin D is still subject to debate, a new study finds one thing is sure:
over 6 million American children are getting too little of this essential
nutrient.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) —
New research finds that blacks are at much higher risk of developing
colorectal cancer than other groups of people, and they are more likely to
be diagnosed at a later stage of the disease.
HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com: