Medical Health

Health and Basic Instincts

The twin terms - 'Health' and 'Basic Instincts' are not mutually exclusive. In fact, Health and Basic Instincts are complimentary to each other.

Medical Treatment

We discuss about various aspect of human health, Medical treatment, disease conditions and their cures.

Department of Health & Human Services-HIPAA

OCR produces new brochure - "Protecting Your Civil Rights in Health Care and ... Medical Privacy - National Standards to Protect the Privacy of Personal

Pregnancy and Medications

Should I avoid taking any medicine while I am pregnant? What about taking natural medications, or herbal remedies

Some Progress But Government Has Missed Opportunities In Queen's Speech, British Medical Asociation
Measures to tackle smoking-related illness outlined in today's (Wednesday 3 December, 2008) Queen's Speech are positive but lack detail, the BMA says. It also expresses concerns that proposals for an NHS constitution, while welcome in principle, could be used to reinforce the increasing commercialisation of healthcare in England, and will not protect the NHS from being used as a political football.
Consuming Up To Two Drinks Per Day Not Associated With Increased Risk Of Irregular Heart Beat For Women
Women who have up to two alcoholic drinks per day do not appear to be at increased risk of atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), but drinking more than that amount is associated with a higher risk, according to a study in the December 3 issue of JAMA.
Women At Risk Of Sexual Assault On College Campuses
The statistics for sexual assault are unsettling; the Department of Justice reports that one in five college women will be the victim of attempted or actual sexual assault during their college years. In a new study, researchers from two universities, including the University of Missouri, have found that college women often are unaware of drug-facilitated sexual assault and fail to recognize the risk of certain behaviors, including leaving drinks unattended.
HIV Risk Factors, Misconceptions Could Lead To 'Rapid Spread' Of Virus In Egypt, Daily News Reports
Although Egypt has a low HIV prevalence at 0.02%, numerous risk factors and misconceptions about the virus could lead to a "rapid spread" of the disease, Egypt's Daily News reports.