But are welcomed in India
On the other hand, according to Raekha Prasad, writing in the same issue of The Lancet, homeopathy is a national medicine system in India.

Homeopaths get stick in the UK
Udani Samarasekera, writing in The Lancet, reports that health service funding is being stopped for some homeopathic hospitals in the UK.

Zimbabwe: Medical fees hike the "final nail"
As Zimbabwe's economic woes continue to load a mounting burden on an already weakened health delivery system, recent hikes in doctor's fees have now moved even basic medical care beyond the reach of most.


Obesity epidemic leading to increase in upper GI disorders
The rising levels of obesity in the western world have also led to around a fifth of the population suffering the effects of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – the most common, along with dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease (PUD), of a group of conditions frequently referred to as upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.

Medics worry about ethnic sensitivity
UK health professionals worry that a lack of knowledge about different cultures may lead to them being seen as insensitive or inappropriate to patients from different ethnic backgrounds – according to research published today.

People with schizophrenia are more likely to suffer from ruptured appendix
People with mental illness suffer more than just psychological problems. In fact it has been found that people with schizophrenia are more likely to suffer from ruptured appendix than others, according to research published in the online open access journal, BMC Public Health.

Low-fat answer to India's coronary crisis
First he devised a way for India's 11 million dairy farmers to improve milk production. Now Dr Suresh Gulati of the Faculty of Veterinary Science is making milk healthier in a country where coronary heart disease is set to soar.


World Diabetes Day: Affluent lifestyles leading to rise in diabetes - InZalo Communications
The 14 November is World Diabetes Day.

Quantum leap for CHOC children
Young cancer patients need a lot more than just the best medical treatment – just ask CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation.

Sudan: Do more to contain Rift Valley Fever - WHO
The UN World Health Organization has urged Sudan to step up its efforts to halt the spread of Rift Valley Fever in the east of the country, where the viral disease has claimed almost 100 lives over recent weeks.

Nasty new cold virus claims lives across the US
A dangerous new version of the virus that causes the common cold is spreading across the United States.

State acts to prevent Rift Valley Fever
Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture has given instructions to veterinary departments across the country to take all the necessary precautions against Rift Valley Fever (RVF), especially in the provinces bordering Sudan, after a reported outbreak there.

DRC-Uganda: Cholera prompts evacuation of Lake Albert island
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have ordered the partial evacuation of a disputed island in Lake Albert, where health workers are unable to tackle a cholera outbreak partly because of security concerns linked to the discovery of oil.

Hidden epidemic of STDs in the US
Health experts in the United States say the country has achieved an all-time record for a sexually transmitted disease.

Angola: New clues to mystery illness
The number of people affected by a mystery illness that has already claimed the lives of 4 children on the outskirts of the Angolan capital, Luanda, has climbed to 284. Contaminated food is a suspect but authorities are still in the dark as to the exact cause.

DDT finds favour in fight against malaria
After years of resistance, people living in the rural areas of South Africa are beginning to embrace the use of DDT as an effective agent in the fight against malaria-carrying mosquitoes.

So… how does the brain organise itself?
Carnegie Mellon University neuroscientist Marcel Just and Stanford postdoctoral fellow Sashank Varma have put forward a new computational theory of brain function that provides answers to one of the central questions of modern science: How does the human brain organize itself to give rise to complex cognitive tasks such as reading, problem solving and spatial reasoning?

Stem cells from cloned monkeys - a breakthrough or an ethical nightmare?
In an important breakthrough, scientists in the United States have cloned monkey embryos to create embryonic stem cells.

New study shows back pain is often over-treated
A study published this week in the prestigious British journal The Lancet, questions the need for expensive and potentially risky treatments commonly used to combat acute low back pain.

Occasional binge drinking during pregnancy does not harm foetus review says
Scientists in the UK say though the relationship between sustained heavy drinking in pregnancy and health problems for mother and child is well-established, there is little evidence that occasional binge drinking during pregnancy harms the unborn child.

Erectile dysfunction could indicate a more serious medical condition - Magna Carta Public Relations
To most men, achieving and maintaining an erection is not only essential for satisfactory sexual activity but also an indicator of their virility.

Industry news: Novo Nordisk celebrates first-ever UN-observed World Diabetes Day - Oz Healthcare Communications
Wednesday, 14 November is World Diabetes Day (WDD). This year is the first time that WDD is officially recognized by the United Nations.

HIV infectiousness reduced by anti-herpes drugs
Drugs used to suppress herpes simplex virus (HSV) decrease the levels of HIV in the blood and rectal secretions, which may make patients less likely to transmit the virus.

Big beat musician to help raise AIDS awareness funds
Fatboy Slim, better known for his contribution to the world of music as a producer and musician, is coming to SA to help raise funds for AIDS awareness drive.

The production of ARVs: the Brazilian experience
[Amy S. Nunn, Elize M. Fonseca, Francisco I. Bastos] The South American nation has employed a number of avenues to provide ARVs to AIDS patients at an affordable price.

Gates Foundation commits to expansion of HIV prevention in China - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
New initiative to support prevention programmes targeting high-risk groups

World AIDS Day gala concert honours HIV/AIDS work - Wordworx
The Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management at Stellenbosch University is proud to present the third annual gala concert at the Artscape Opera House to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December. The event is a celebration of the excellent work done regarding HIV/AIDS prevention and management.