Screening Tests for Tuberculosis

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

TB is a global health problem most especially in developing countries. Screening tests for TB such as the Mantoux test in already expensive for the people living in developing countries. Hopefully, go...

Survey Finds 1 in 6 Women Would Rather be Blind Than Being Obese

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

I can't believe that women would rather go blind than be obese. If it was me, I'd rather be obese than have those other diseases. At least obesity can still be cured. All you need is self-discipline a...

Eating Out Often Just Like Dad

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

Eating out is more costly compared to eating at home. Indeed, parents influenced their children a lot when it comes to lifestyle and habits, that's why parents should be careful in setting an example ...

Lurking Listeria in Cold Meat, Beware

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

That's the reason why meat should be thoroughly cooked before eating it: to kill bacteria that may be in the meat.

Immigrant Groups In USA 'Fatting Up' to Fit in

Posted in Obesity Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

Well, you can't really blame these immigrant why this is their way of thinking: that in order to be an American, you need to eat American foods. Discrimination still exist. There's the pressure to con...

Impact of Social Media on Children

Posted in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

Social media has both positive and negative effects on the children. The key here is parental involvement and moderation. Parents should supervise their children while using the internet and set time ...

Brazilian Moms Take a Movie Break, With Babies in Tow

Posted in Zone Diet Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

This is good. At least moms can leave the house and have a good time.

Inappropriate Use of E-cigarettes can be Fatal, Warns Study

Posted in Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

There is a rise in the marketing and selling of e-cigarettes. If indeed e-cigarettes are harmful and does not deliver what it promises [to help people quit smoking], I think it's time that it will be ...

'No Smoking' Signs Actually Encourage Smokers to Smoke

Posted in Smoking And Cancer Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

It's really quite ironic. So does this mean that the "No Smoking" signs should be taken down?

Golf Legend Seve Ballesteros Succumbs To Brain Tumour

Posted in Brain Tumor Support group on Sat, 07 May 2011

May He rest in peace. Condolence to the family.