Archive for October 31st, 2007

MRSA Skin Infection Found In School

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

MRSA skin infection is found in several schools, Mt. Pleasant Township school warns parents on MRSA.

Cosmetic Surgeon Debunks Top 3 Breast Implant Myths

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Dr. Rouchdi Rifai, a board certified cosmetic surgeon, sheds light on common misconceptions associated with breast implants.

WFP Aims To Help Malawi People Affected By HIV/AIDS

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

World Food Programme hopes to raise $103 million for a relief program in Malawi aimed at people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Roche’s Organ-Rejection Drug CellCept Increases Risk Of Birth Defects

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Roche’s organ-rejection drug CellCept increases the risk of birth defects and miscarriage during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Decline In Teenage Birth Rates, Tobacco Use Offer Blacks Hope For Future

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

A recent decline in teenage pregnancy among blacks indicates that black America is gearing up to overcome other racial health and economic disparities.

Racial And Gender Implications Of Body Weight

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Studies examine minority health and body weight.

HIV Arrived In US From Haiti Earlier Than Believed

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

The most widespread HIV subtype outside Africa likely emerged in Haiti in the 1960s and arrived in the U.S. a few years later — about 10 years earlier than previously believed.

MRSA Skin Infection Found In School

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

MRSA skin infection is found in several schools, Mt. Pleasant Township school warns parents on MRSA.

Autism Treatment Program Getting Positive Results

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

A program designed to enhance social and communication skills for young children with autism spectrum disorder is providing added benefits to their families.

Breast Cancer - Hope For The Future

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Breast cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that originates in the milk-producing ducts of the breast.