Sunday, 29 November, 2009
The (RED)™ project has an announcement on their blog about World Aids Day on the 1st of December. They’re hoping to further raise awareness by turning things red both online and off line.
The worlds of Facebook and Twitter are now important parts of any campaign, and global campaigns like the fight against AIDS and the [...]
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Spread Of Diseases,
Twitter,
World Aids Day Category:
Health
Thursday, 5 November, 2009
A big research study of over 175,000 men in the United States has found that those who eat more red meat and processed meats have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer and specifically advanced prostate cancer. It was also found that the process of grilling or barbecuing the meats contributed to raising the risk [...]
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Advanced Cancer,
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Benzo,
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons,
Processed Meats,
Prostate Cancer,
Pyrene,
Red Meat,
Sausages,
Study Group Category:
Health
Tuesday, 3 November, 2009
In emergency situations where someone suffers cardiac arrest or pulmonary arrest, i.e. their heart stops beating or they stop breathing, CPR can be used to keep their vital organs healthy until more extensive medical help arrives, or until the patient regains their vital signs.
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which basically involves sqeezing and releasing the [...]
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Cpr And Aed,
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First Aid Training,
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Vital Signs Category:
Health