Category “Health”

World Aids Day on December 1st

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 [...]

Processed Red Meat Linked to Prostate Cancer

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 [...]

Red Cross CPR Guidelines and Training Online

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 [...]