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Now, you know why I am learning Chinese..
Kim Green from UC- Irvine has shown that by learning, by stimulating our mind, we’re able to protect against the development of the pathologies associated with Alzheimer’s disease from a study of genetically modified mice. These genetically modified mice developed plaques and tangles in brain tissue which abnormality considered as hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease... »
Prevention of Stomach Cancer
China accounts for about half of the global annual death toll from stomach cancer. This could be related to the Chinese taste for pickled and smoked food. The disease kills approximately 300,000 people in China a year. National Cancer Institute suggests that vitamin C, beta-carotene, and an anti-bacterial treatment may — singly or in combination... »
What are Staph infections? How can I prevent staph?
Football players, wrestlers and even fencers have contracted methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Since 2003, at least three NFL teams — the Browns, St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins — have reported multiple cases of staph infections. Last summer, two Toronto Blue Jays players contracted staph, consequently, the club had its clubhouse sterilized. CDC... »
Salmonella on the rise in chicken meat
What is salmonellosis? What are the signs and symptoms of salmonellosis?Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons the diarrhea may be... »
Fight against germs
Hand hygiene remains the primary measure to reduce health care-associated infection and the spread of antimicrobial resistance, so WASH YOUR HANDS IF THEY ARE DIRTY. Clean hands leading to safer health care for half the world’s population WHO November 10, 2006 »
