Medical
HIV life expectancy 'near normal' thanks to new drugs
Antiretroviral therapy , described as "one of the greatest public health success stories of the past 40 years", involves a combination of three or more drugs which block the normal progress of HIV. Scientists calculated that a 20-year-old man who started HIV treatment in Europe or the USA between 2008 and 2010 could be expected to live until 73, and a woman until 76. [Full Article...]
Heroin epidemic pushing up hepatitis C infections in US
The abuse of heroin and prescription opioids has boomed in the U.S.in recent years, creating a new generation of addicts at risk from needle-sharing. "It continues to call for public health approach", Patrick said. The rise in the number of new cases also points to the success of surveillance efforts put in place in anticipation of novel pills, the first of which was Gilead's Sovaldi in 2013. [Full Article...]
Mental Health Month and MHP Classes
After all, as the World Health Organisation has stated, "There is no health without mental health". The official launch came ahead of the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week , which runs from the 8th to the 14th of May. "It's having the necessary support in your life to be able to to that". Each article in this series will offer strategies and explore programs that will support a compan... [Full Article...]
Boy, 8, killed himself after being beaten unconscious
But disturbing video has since emerged showing the eight-year-old being brutally attacked by his fellow classmates in the school restroom. Cornelia Reynolds" lawyers obtained police records that showed her son Gabriel "Gabe' Taye was beaten unconscious in a school bathroom at Carson Elementary School in OH on January 24. [Full Article...]
Donald Trump dismisses Russia collusion claims as a total hoax
Yates herself, a longtime federal prosecutor, was sacked by Trump on January 30 after refusing to defend his travel ban . But hours before Yates's much-awaited testimony , Obama aides told multiple United States media outlets in unattributed reports that the former president had told Trump not to hire Flynn. [Full Article...]
New photo marks Princess Charlotte's second birthday
Kate herself took this photo of Charlotte at their family home in Anmer Hall, in Norfolk. Her love of bubbles, or "pops" as she reportedly calls them, has been well documented over the past two years, however, it appears sheep may be her new favourite thing, as suggested by the blue lambs embroidered all over her sweater. [Full Article...]
Cinco de Mayo in Trump era leaves Mexican-Americans torn
Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico commemorating the Battle of Puebla . It was the beginning of a series of battles that would eventually lead to the full evacuation of the French from Mexico six years later. This year Newport is hosting some fun ways for everyone to enjoy Cinco de Mayo , with handsome waterfront venues, high-quality restaurants, outdoor celebrations, and unique expe... [Full Article...]
Verify: Can the measles vaccine cause autism?
According to the state health department , as of May 9 there were 50 cases, of whom 45 were unvaccinated. The health department reported a total of 41 confirmed cases since April 11. "Our goal for measles control is to protect all the individuals in the state, but for some people, they can't be vaccinated because of health conditions", she said. [Full Article...]