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Scientists Discover Genetic Make-up of Acne Bacterium

Scientists have long known that the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) plays a leading role in the development of acne vulgaris, the scourge afflicting some 80% of teenagers and many adults as well. A normally harmless microbe that lives i... Read >
Author: kashmiri

Taking Your Baby for First Shots

Babies usually make their first visit to the hospital by the age of two months. Even if your baby appears healthy, it is important for you to make an appointment for a routine checkup. Visits to the doctor are also necessary to protect the babies from s... Read >
Author: Paul

Needle and Pain Free Vaccinations

The development of a needle-free vaccination delivery system has been identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) initiative as one of the major challenges facing global health care today. Millions of needles and syringes are used each d... Read >
Author: HWNTeam

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate

Almost everyone agrees that vaccination has been one of the single most effective public health measures ever undertaken however it still remains one of the most controversial issues facing medicine today. We will take a look at these controversies, attem... Read >
Author: HWNTeam

The Importance of Immunizing your Child

Children have a weak immunity compared to adults, as a child's immune system is still in developmental stages. That makes it critically important to boost the child's immunity by external methods, in order to protect him against several infectious and dis... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson

SORE THROAT

Sore throat means the inflammation of the pharynx (back of the throat). It occurs normally when a person has a cold or an attack of influenza. Strep throat is an infection of the pharynx, caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, while sore throat may be ... Read >
Author: shalini

Improve your Health

An ounce of prevention towards wellness - Learn the simple steps to living a healthier and happier life! Concern over health and how to improve your health has become a topic more and more of us think about and try to implement in our lives. Advance... Read >
Author: M. Tomberlin

Facts About Immunization and Health Care

So much truth is found in the adage, "Health is wealth." That is why people are taking too many vitamins and supplements to ensure their health is in the best condition. This is one of the preventive measures to avoid succumbing to illness. However, what ... Read >
Author: Andrew Beene

Why Have So Many Medical Staff Refused Vaccination?

Contrary to what's being given out in the media, vaccinations are not the harbinger of good health they are said to be. Early history has shown us that for measles, tuberculosis, polio and whooping cough we can see that the decline in the number of dea... Read >
Author: Paul

Disease Prevention

Have you ever thought about Disease Prevention? It is becoming a topic more and more of us think about. Medical science has helped us live longer lives and allowed us to overcome some of the ills and infections that used to be killers. Vaccines have helpe... Read >
Author: M. Tomberlin

What Are Common Life Saving Vaccines?

Vaccines create immunity to disease by stimulating the body's natural immune system to identify, attack, destroy and remember a known pathogen, so the next time the virus enters the body it is eradicated before any cellular damage is done. Most immunizati... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Vaccinations For Teenagers And Up

Vaccinations are often seen to be part of the standard regimen for people nowadays. Getting immunized to a variety of illnesses while very young provides parents and children with the security of knowing that certain potentially debilitating illnesses are... Read >
Author: morningshift

How To Cope With Infectious Diseases

There are four main kinds of germs that cause infectious diseases. Bacteria are single-cell germs that have the ability to multiply rapidly and release chemicals that will make you sick. Viruses are capsules containing genetic information and use your own... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Edelweiss Extract | Win Against Anti-Aging

Edelweiss extract comes from Edelweiss flowers. They are short lived perennials. It is a German word which means noble and white. The flower is grown at altitudes, ranging from 1,700 meters to 2,700 meters. To grow properly it requires light soil, goo... Read >
Author: ThomR

Information on Whooping Cough

Whooping cough - or pertussis - is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or B. pertussis). It's characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a "whooping" sound when the person breathes in. Before a vac... Read >
Author: peterhutch

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