What is diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot make good use of the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas,
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Antibiotic resistance Key facts Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today. Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in
World Suicide Prevention Day 2017
Every year, more than 800,000 people die by suicide and up to 25 times as many make a suicide attempt. Behind these statistics are the individual stories of those who have, for many different reasons, questioned the value of their
World Hepatitis Day
What is hepatitis? Q: What is hepatitis? A: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in
International Day of Yoga
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Yoga for Complete Beginners Yoga For Weight
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Virtually all countries are expected to see substantial growth in the number of older persons between 2015 and 2030, and that growth will be faster in developing regions. Because the numbers of older persons are
Vitamin D
Vitamin D Using new technology, researchers were able to find outthe Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D intake is estimated to be 400 International Units (IU) per day rather than 800 IU. The amount of Vitamin D Needed
Petco
Petco A 10-year-old boy passed away. He bought a rodent from pet store, Petco. Family believed that boy death due to rat-bite fever. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was able to determine that rat-bite fever was behind his
World Tuberculosis Day
World TB Day Unite to End TB: Leave no one behind 2017 is the second year of a two-year “Unite to End TB” campaign for World TB Day. This year, WHO will place a special focus on uniting efforts