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Testing, Immediately Treating HIV/AIDS Cases In Africa Could Halt Epidemic, Model Predicts
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Testing all adults annually for HIV and immediately treating every person who tests positive "could virtually end the AIDS epidemic in Africa in about a decade," according to a mathematical model published Wednesday in the journal Lancet, the Washington Post reports.
Vitamin K Linked To Insulin Resistance In Older Men
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800
Vitamin K slowed the development of insulin resistance in elderly men in a study of 355 non-diabetic men and women ages 60 to 80 who completed a three-year clinical trial at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (USDA HNRCA). "Men who received vitamin K supplementation had less progression in their insulin resistance by the end of the clinical trial," said Sarah Booth, senior author and director of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA HNRCA.
Kenya Launches Male Circumcision Program
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800
The Kenyan Ministry of Health on Monday launched a voluntary male circumcision program as part of the country's national HIV prevention strategy, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reports.The ministry has allocated one billion Kenyan shillings, or about $13.
First Step Towards A Healthier Aussie Bloke
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) today congratulated the Australian Government for beginning a conversation about men's health and for their proposal to develop Australia's first ever National Men's Health Policy. "Australian GPs welcome this commitment which recognises men's health as a policy priority.
Making Male Circumcision A Top-Tier HIV Prevention Strategy With $18.5 Million Grant
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800
Male circumcision is gaining recognition as a fundamental practice for limiting the spread of HIV across sub-Saharan Africa. Three conclusive studies conducted in African countries, including Kenya, have shown that becoming circumcised dramatically reduces a man's chances of acquiring HIV from an infected woman. The challenge now is to transform this clinical knowledge into a public-health strategy that can save millions of lives.
Uganda Begins Drafting National Circumcision Policy, Health Official Says
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800
Uganda's Ministry of Health has started to draft a medical male circumcision policy for HIV prevention, the New Vision/AllAfrica.com reports. "Assessment of the capacity of health units to implement the policy has been conducted," Sam Zaramba, general director of health services, said.
NYT > Health
More Men Take the Lead Role in Caring for Elderly Parents
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:39:57 -0000
Even as they make up nearly 40 percent of family care providers now, men are less likely to ask for help to cope.
CNN.com - Health
7 ways to help your baby fall asleep
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:16:23 -0500
Naptime at our house used to be a recurring mystery: When would Lucy go down today? When I could no longer stand the suspense, I'd plop her in her car seat, where she'd anticlimactically drift off like it was no big deal. I was willing to do whatever worked. If you've ever experienced naptime drama, Parenting.com brings you mom and expert help.
FDA sets 'safe' melamine levels in baby formula
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:51:14 -0500
After first saying that they could not determine a threshold for the safe amount of certain toxic chemicals in infant formula, Food and Drug Administration officials said Friday that trace amounts are safe.
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Testing, Immediately Treating HIV/AIDS Cases In Africa Could Halt Epidemic, Model Predicts
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Testing all adults annually for HIV and immediately treating every person who tests positive "could virtually end the AIDS epidemic in Africa in about a decade," according to a mathematical model published Wednesday in the journal Lancet, the Washington Post reports.
Vitamin K Linked To Insulin Resistance In Older Men
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800
Vitamin K slowed the development of insulin resistance in elderly men in a study of 355 non-diabetic men and women ages 60 to 80 who completed a three-year clinical trial at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (USDA HNRCA). "Men who received vitamin K supplementation had less progression in their insulin resistance by the end of the clinical trial," said Sarah Booth, senior author and director of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA HNRCA.
Kenya Launches Male Circumcision Program
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800
The Kenyan Ministry of Health on Monday launched a voluntary male circumcision program as part of the country's national HIV prevention strategy, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reports.The ministry has allocated one billion Kenyan shillings, or about $13.
First Step Towards A Healthier Aussie Bloke
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) today congratulated the Australian Government for beginning a conversation about men's health and for their proposal to develop Australia's first ever National Men's Health Policy. "Australian GPs welcome this commitment which recognises men's health as a policy priority.
Making Male Circumcision A Top-Tier HIV Prevention Strategy With $18.5 Million Grant
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800
Male circumcision is gaining recognition as a fundamental practice for limiting the spread of HIV across sub-Saharan Africa. Three conclusive studies conducted in African countries, including Kenya, have shown that becoming circumcised dramatically reduces a man's chances of acquiring HIV from an infected woman. The challenge now is to transform this clinical knowledge into a public-health strategy that can save millions of lives.
Uganda Begins Drafting National Circumcision Policy, Health Official Says
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800
Uganda's Ministry of Health has started to draft a medical male circumcision policy for HIV prevention, the New Vision/AllAfrica.com reports. "Assessment of the capacity of health units to implement the policy has been conducted," Sam Zaramba, general director of health services, said.
NYT > Health
More Men Take the Lead Role in Caring for Elderly Parents
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:39:57 -0000
Even as they make up nearly 40 percent of family care providers now, men are less likely to ask for help to cope.
CNN.com - Health
7 ways to help your baby fall asleep
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:16:23 -0500
Naptime at our house used to be a recurring mystery: When would Lucy go down today? When I could no longer stand the suspense, I'd plop her in her car seat, where she'd anticlimactically drift off like it was no big deal. I was willing to do whatever worked. If you've ever experienced naptime drama, Parenting.com brings you mom and expert help.
FDA sets 'safe' melamine levels in baby formula
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:51:14 -0500
After first saying that they could not determine a threshold for the safe amount of certain toxic chemicals in infant formula, Food and Drug Administration officials said Friday that trace amounts are safe.
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