I N the spirit of the yuletide, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has called on Nigerians about the need to avoid engaging in risky behaviour that can propel the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. In a goodwill message, the Agency reminded Nigerians to share and show the symbol of love responsibly, so that Nigeria, as a nation can halt the spread of HIV.
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Publix Pharma set to tackle rising incidence of illnesses in Nigeria
A s part of efforts to reduce the incidence of communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria, experts have called for increased access of Nigerians to drugs and other treatment facilities to tackle the rising incidence illnesses in the country. Making the call in Lagos, the Superintendent Pharmacist, Publix Pharmaceuticals – a subsidiary of Publix Healthcare UK, Mr. Davies Akindele, said in the face of scarcity of drugs and other treatment facilities to tackle the rising incidence illnesses in the country, there was need for a pharmaceutical company with quality drugs and network to become closer to the people.
Mariah Carey entertains woman living with breast cancer
Christmas arrived a week early for a smiling Larissa Podermanski when she met pop star Mariah Carey Saturday backstage at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Fast-forward to the end of a fairytale night when Podermanski , who grew up in Middletown and Middlefield, spoke to Carey , an international musical diva, during a 15-minute private interlude backstage.
Garbage men bring joy to child with cancer
Every week the Evenson girls – Grace, Rose and Sophia – wait to hear the garbage truck round the corner. They scramble to climb into position on the perch at the window.
Investor Alert: Investigation of NovoCure Limited Announced by The Wagner Firm
Injured investors are encouraged to contact The Wagner Firm to discuss their legal rights, and a potential class action lawsuit to recover investors’ losses. NovoCure develops and commercializes oncology treatments.
Market Study on Expected Growth for Global Nuclear Cardiology by 2015 – 2021
Nuclear imaging in cardiac disorders aids in accurate diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases and blockages in blood flow. Nuclear imaging is a technique for producing images of various body parts utilizing radioactive materials.
Why We Owe Carrie Fisher a Debt of Gratitude
… show Wishful Drinking …and many other contributions to stage and screen that touched many of us in the mental health community. It was the fact that she spoke out about having bipolar disorder and being a recovering addict when not many public …
Future of Global Gastrointestinal Disorder Therapeutics Market by 2015 – 2021
Gastrointestinal disorder is mainly associated with the impairment of gastrointestinal functions that are affected mainly by contaminated or poisonous food. Gastrointestinal disorders includes irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux diseases and peptic ulcer diseases.
Honey Market Revenue Predicted to Go Up by 2016-2022
… for producers of honey products. The global honey market continues to gain traction due to modern uses of honey in health and food & beverages industry, anticipating an ascending growth in the future. Advancements in food-making technology will …
Global Food Fillings Industry Research Report 2016 Market…
The research report makes use of SWOT analysis tool to determine the major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in Food Fillings market. The observations based on the present state of the global Food Fillings market and the information given will aid the market players as well as the interested investors in gauging any major opportunity or even for shielding themselves from impending market setbacks.
OSE Immunotherapeutics signs a license option agreement with Servier…
OSE Immunotherapeutics SA , today announced that the company has entered into a worldwide license option agreement with Servier , an independent international pharmaceutical company, for the development and commercialization of OSE Immunotherapeutics’ Effi-7, an antagonist of the interleukin-7 receptor. Under the terms of the agreement, OSE Immunotherapeutics grants Servier a license option on the exclusive worldwide rights for the development and commercialization of its product Effi-7.
Samsung Teases Smart Toys, New TV Features
While Samsung fans fawn over the latest Galaxy S8 rumors, the Korean electronics giant announced a slew of new products this week to remind the world that it makes things other than smartphones, too. Some are still at the idea stage, including a Bluetooth toy for kids and a diagnostic tool for your skin.
Growing number of Americans are retiring outside the U.S.
Joseph Roginski, right, holds a package in a storeroom of the Misawa City Hall in Japan, where donations of clothing and supplies were being kept for earthquake relief efforts. He says that while the cost of living is higher in Japan, access to health care is not.
UPDF should stop torturing suspects
According to the story, Cpl Majibu Ssebyara’s hands were tied to a steel bar above his head and a dangling heavy sand bag tied to his genital with his legs suspended in the air Our view: Cpl Ssebyara’s alleged maltreatment invokes the saddening memories of damages done to suspects in ‘safe houses’. Let’s divorce the evil of the past.
Synergy: A Buy, Just Not Right Now
Shares of Synergy Pharmaceuticals are trading about flat over the past year, although they are up over 50% since achieving a double bottom in the first half of the year. The company is an up and coming player in developing novel gastrointestinal therapies, with the majority of their efforts being focused on plecanatide.
Why more heart-related deaths happen around the holidays
… Australia. “When temperature is removed as a likely cause that leaves a reasonably small pool of established social, health and health-system-related risk factors,” Knight added by email. Previous research has documented a spike in deaths from …
Highlights of Carrie Fishera s Hollywood life and times
With a big personality, a history of addiction and a long, varied show business career, here’s a taste of Carrie Fisher’s Hollywood life and times: HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: Her mom is Debbie Reynolds and her dad the late crooner Eddie Fisher. They divorced when she was 2 after her dad decamped to marry Elizabeth Taylor.
After 36 years in US, man wants to die in Cuba
… cancer has already spread to his lungs. Dr. Pablo Bedano, an oncologist who is treating Garcia, said much of Garcia’s health care should be pain control and end-of-life care, not advanced lifesaving techniques that might not be available in Cuba. …
Anthera’s cystic fibrosis drug fails late-stage study, shares tank
REUTERS: Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday that its drug to treat certain cystic fibrosis patients failed a late-stage study, sending the company’s shares tumbling nearly 70 percent in after-hours trading. The latest setback for Anthera comes just over a month after the company said an experimental drug to treat lupus had also failed in a late-stage study.
Growing number of Americans are retiring outside the US
In this photo provided by Joseph Roginski, taken May 13, 2011, Joseph Roginski, right, holds a package in a storeroom of the Misawa City Hall in Japan, where donations of clothing and supplies were being kept for earthquake relief efforts. He says that while the cost of living is higher in Japan, access to health care is not.
Chipotle’s Biggest Moments of 2016
This was supposed to be a comeback year for Chipotle , the beleaguered burrito chain whose stock once soared to nearly $750 per share. Of course, that was back before the fast-casual behemoth was socked with one of the most widely-reported food safety scandals in recent memory.
Biotech Poised for Rebound
… election of Donald Trump has buoyed the prospects of financials, energy and industrials. After an initial surge, health-care and biotech have not benefited nearly as much as other industries but definitely not as badly as utilities or consumer …
What’s ‘better for you’? Food labels may not be the best way to find out
For years, health advocates have urged the public to read the ingredients and ignore the marketing. For years, consumers have ignored the health advocates.
What Ingredients are in Equine Joint Supplements?
This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live audio event, ” The Science Behind Equine Supplements .” LIsten to the full recording here.
Continue reading How long can you eat Christmas leftovers?
Every year, 48 million Americans – that’s one in 6 people – suffer food poisoning. More than 128,000 are hospitalized as a result and 3,000 die.
Growing number of Americans are retiring outside the US
Joseph Roginski, right, holds a package in a storeroom of the Misawa City Hall in Japan, where donations of clothing and supplies were being kept for earthquake relief efforts. He says that while the cost of living is higher in Japan, access to health care is not.
Counting down the top 10 moments in the UW Huskies’ march to the College Football Playoff
Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning points at Oregon Ducks linebacker Jimmie Swain as he runs into the endzone for a touchdown in the first quarter. Browning was penalized for taunting but the touchdown was upheld.
Shift work and sleep problems
… five hours of sleep or less. What can I do to get more sleep? I’m worried that lack of sleep is going to affect my health. A: Trying to sleep during the day rather than at night can be difficult. As you’ve found out, humans naturally are wired to be …
Chemo and radiation cancer treatments save children’s lives but may cause ‘late effects’ years later
… “late effects” of cancer treatments. Many of these researchers work in clinics designed specifically to monitor the health of childhood cancer survivors and alert them to potential risks.With the ranks of survivors swelling, there is an urgent need …
A listing of events for senior citizens in the South Hills
Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer the following fitness classes for seniors: • Strong Bodies-Strong Bones: Maintain and Build Bone Strength, 9 to 9:50 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 22. • Gentle Yoga Morning & Evening Class, 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 22. • Arthritis Foundation Exercise, 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Mondays and 10 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 22. Chair Exercises for Seniors takes place from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Scott Township Library. Space is limited for the DVD-directed program.
Growing number of Americans retiring outside the US
In this photo provided by Joseph Roginski, taken May 13, 2011, Joseph Roginski, right, holds a package in a storeroom of the Misawa City Hall in Japan, where donations of clothing and supplies were being kept for earthquake relief efforts. He says that while the cost of living is higher in Japan, access to health care is not.
Baby receives life-saving liver transplant after only minutes on waiting list
A five-month-old baby received a life-saving liver transplant before Christmas, after only 40 minutes on the wait list. WGN-TV reported Daniel McCabe was diagnosed with biliary atresia in July.
Pa. to get part of $10M grant for behaviorala
Pennsylvania will receive a cut of up to $10 million in federal funding for behavioral health treatment, which includes mental health and substance abuse treatment. Pa. to get part of $10M grant for behavioral health Pennsylvania will receive a cut of up to $10 million in federal funding for behavioral health treatment, which includes mental health and substance abuse treatment.
About one month left to sign up for Obamacarea
With about a month left to sign up for 2017 individual health plans on the federal health insurance marketplace, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is announcing increasing sign-ups leading up to the deadline. About one month left to sign up for Obamacare plans With about a month left to sign up for 2017 individual health plans on the federal health insurance marketplace, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is announcing increasing sign-ups leading up to the deadline.
Prescription opioid use grew in B.C. ahead of overdose crisis: study
Opioid use has become major concern in B.C. this year, as 755 people died from illicit drug overdoses between January and the end of November. Opioid use has become major concern in B.C. this year, as 755 people died from illicit drug overdoses between January and the end of November.
‘Friendship Bench’ program proves effective at alleviating mental illness symptoms
We need innovations like the Friendship Bench to flip the gap and go from 10 percent of people receiving treatment, to 90 percent of people receiving treatment. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, December 27, 2016 / EINPresswire.com / — Their offices are simple wooden seats, called Friendship Benches, located in the grounds of health clinics around Harare and other major cities in Zimbabwe.
The mainstream media lies about vaccines just like they lied about Donald Trump
One of the “mainstream” media’s narratives since President-elect Donald J. Trump “unexpectedly” defeated their chosen candidate, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, has been that the former was aided by “fake news” supplied to hundreds of legitimate news websites by the Russian government. That massive lie has since been exposed as fake news in and of itself , as Natural News founder/editor Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, noted this week when he pointed out that the Washington Post , which originally published the story, has now backed away from the allegations.
CDC corruption: Scientists on the inside slam the agency for selling out to corporate interests
… potential whistleblowers being threatened and silenced to protect industry interests? How can we put our children’s health in the hands of an agency that has this level of corruption being reported by its own scientist employees? Action Alert! Write …
Cancer patient donates year’s worth of pizza to food bank
A Pennsylvania man going through treatment for colon cancer won a pizza parlor’s raffle for a year’s worth of free pies and then donated his prize to a food bank. Thirty-six-year-old Josh Katrick, of Northampton, had just completed his eighth round of chemotherapy when he learned he was the winner of a contest sponsored by his favorite neighborhood restaurant.
Vaccine rates strong locally
… all Chautau-qua County schools have immunization rates at or above 95 percent. But despite the strong numbers, county health officials say some vaccinations could see improved uptake rates. Before students enter school, they need to have …