18 June 2009 -- WHO and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters.

In the growing concern over the spread of H1N1A flu, there has been much discussion of the antiviral medications Tamiflu and Relenza.Both seem to be effective against the current strain.However, for these medications to remain effective, they must be used

Metro sexual is a common phrase that is becoming even more common with the American public as young and old men are much more concerned about their overall appearance than in the past.However, according to a new survey by the

Do you deal with pain on a daily basis? Does it seem like there is no relief or hope in sight for treating your condition? The unfortunate truth is that many people live with pain on a daily basis.In some

Giving up smoking can not be attained in a matter of days. It is a gradual, step by step process...

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also known as binge eating, is generally an addiction seen in people who have an irresistible urge to eat. The main problem associated with this disorder is that people suffering from the abnormal eating habit try to hide their problem.

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For people who are serious about losing weight, the discovery of the Hoodia plant has made quite a stir among the medical community. Now, quite a few natural dietary products claim to use Hoodia as the weight loss constituent. Unless

One thing that everyone can agree with about cellulite is that it is not pretty. Unfortunately, it tends to develop on areas of the body that are highly visible, especially the thighs during the summertime. Because cellulite is difficult to

Maintaining a healthy weight isn't a special secret, in fact natural weight loss is about eating properly and regular physical activity. This isn't as simple as it seems though for over 35 percent of Americans who continue to get larger,

With bikini season always either right around the corner or just a few months away, women everywhere are constantly searching for a cellulite treatment. Women want to treat their entire body and get rid of cellulite as quickly, efficiently, and

Diet pills only contain natural ingredients that help you live longer and alcohol to make them more palatable. Before you rush off out and by these tablets, consider if you're doing this to avoid cutting back on your calorie intake

What a boon it must be to researchers, doctors and patients alike when a drug developed to treat one condition turns out to be a viable treatment for another. On less frequent occasions it is just a fluke and everyone

Which sugars are good for your body

Keep your energy up with these three healthy options