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Arsenic threatens global health

Arsenic threatens global health

As many as 100 million people worldwide are facing slow poisoning and risk of death from arsenic in their drinking…

19 Feb 2008

Grains (Cereals)

Grains (Cereals)

Grains, also called cereal or cereal grains, are the seeds of grasses. Grains constitute a major source of energy in most households today, and occupy…

14 Feb 2008

Central nervous system (CNS) anatomy

Central nervous system (CNS) anatomy

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain, spinal cord, spinal fluid and neurons, which transmit signals from the brain to other body organs.

13 Feb 2008

Cognitive behavioural therapy for weight loss (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy for weight loss (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological therapy that can be used to treat obesity by identifying thought patterns related to unhealthy eating, helping…

11 Feb 2008

Displaced Kenyans lack critical health care

Displaced Kenyans lack critical health care

WHO expresses concern for the health of the people who have fled their homes in the midst of the conflict…

06 Feb 2008

Pedometers help people lose weight even without changes in diet

Pedometers help people lose weight even without changes in diet

People who participate in a pedometer-based walking program can be expected to lose a modest amount of weight even without…

01 Feb 2008

Pet turtles: cute but contaminated with salmonella

Pet turtles: cute but contaminated with salmonella

The little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but small turtles can make people very ill. Turtles commonly carry…

30 Jan 2008

Premature labour

Premature labour

Premature or preterm labour refers to childbirth occuring any time before a woman is 37 weeks pregnant, and results in a premature baby.

27 Jan 2008

Kidney Health Australia

Kidney Health Australia works to reduce urinary tract and kidney disease including kidney failure, kidney pain and urinary tract infection.

24 Jan 2008