Protect yourself this flu season

This year’s flu season so far is very different from the panic during last season. Lines winded down streets while many got a flu shot trying to combat what many believed was a life threatening strain. Cases are down this year and there is definitely less media coverage but health officials are still urging us to get our shot. Read more

Sitting around can kill you

If you are like many of us, you probably don’t get enough exercise. Even if you don’t smoke, drink occasionally and go to the gym, your TV or computer time may be killing you. Read more

AIDS funding shortfalls seriously affecting treatment delivery

May organizations are deeply concerned about the lack of funding or commitment from the industrialized world for health care around the world. The G8/G20 Summit in Toronto saw the richest nations on the planet pledge a mere $5 billion towards health issues for developing nations. Past pledges have been larger but delivering the funds promised have also fallen short of promises. Read more

World TB Day

Today, March 24th, is World TB Day. World TB Day builds public awareness that tuberculosis remains an epidemic across the globe, particularly in resource-limited settings. Read more

Concerns raised about the rise of drug-resistant strains of HIV in Africa

Drug resistant strains of HIV in Africa is a very real threat and is occurring for a number of reasons.
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