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SARS-like mystery illness emerges in Middle East

The World Health Organization in London had issued a global alert on Monday for a new SARS-like respiratory virus which left a man from Qatar critically ill in a London hospital and killed at least one more in Saudi Arabia. The 49-year-old Qatari was admitted to an intensive care unit in Doha on September 7 suffering from acute respiratory infection and kidney failure before being transferred to Britain by air ambulance on September 11, the WHO said. A Saudi Arabian national died earlier this year from a virtually identical virus, the WHO said, while Saudi medical authorities said they were investigating other possible cases of the disease. The WHO confirmed the illness was in the coronavirus family but was not SARS, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, which swept out of China in 2003, killing more than 800 people worldwide. “This is a new virus,” WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl told AFP. “We haven’t heard of any more new cases. We don’t have an appreciation of how widespr

Ways to Minimize Exposure to Sun Radiation

There are different ways to  escape the ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Here are some;  Avoid sun exposure. the sun's rays are strongest between 10 am to 2 pm. Avoid reflected sunlight from sand, pavements, or snow. Apply sunscreen with sun protection of at least SPF 15 (Sun Protection Factor). This should be repeated throughout the day if exposure is continuous.  Use sunscreens with prolonged exposure to artificial light source such as fluorescent lamps, welding arcs, cold quartz or bactericidal lamps. Wear protective clothing to reduce skin absorption of the radiation. smoke and smog in large cities only partially screens UVB rays so you have to be protected.

Care for the Atopic skin

The following are some of the procedures on how to care for atopic skin; Keep environment temperature constant Wear absorbent and non-irritating clothing (cotton) Use bland soap for laundry and rinse well Keep skin moist and supple Apply emollients or medicated creams immediately after bathing Frequent application of creams to soothe and protect the skin Adequate rest and relaxation are important positive outlook and emotional stability are essential

Causes of Allergy

Here are the different causes of allergies. Allergens that you Inhale House dust mites Cockroaches Pets Pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds Mold spores Dusts and fumes at work Allergens that you Swallow or Eat

House Dust Control Measures

Eliminate and control house dust through the following process, Keep the room of the allergy sufferer dust-free. Encase mattresses and pillows with soft plastic or use washable foams. Wash bed linens weekly in hot water. Remove stuffed toys or any dust collecting playthings. Do not store items under the beds. Keep furry pets away from the house. Remove rugs and carpets. Use damp cloth or damp mop after sweeping or vacuuming.

General Care for Psoriasis

What you need to do if you have Psoriasis, here it is; Remember that psoriasis is a treatable disease. Get 20-30 minutes exposure to sunlight regularly. Use emollients or moisturizers liberally. Bath in a coal tar bath at bedtime. Scrub scales off gently using a stiff brush. For scalp care, use coal tar shampoo. For nail care, remove debris under the nails gently and apply steroid cream. For psoriatic arthritis, splints and warm compress can be applied to affected joints.

What Causes Acne

What you must know to prevent and cure Acne. Hot, humid environment may clog sebaceous gland opening. Sun exposure can cause acne eruption. Sunscreen can cause comedones due to their heavy cream content. Oily or greasy cosmetics and hair treatments can exacerbate acne. Certain medicines like steroids, Vitamin B12, INH, and iodides can trigger acne formation. Acute, stressful situation can cause acne flare ups.

The Advantage of Standing

We all want sitting and laying down in bed. But do you know that is healthier to stand than to sit or lay down. Standing appears to be better for your health than sitting. Marc Hamilton and a team at University of Missouri Columbia found the recommended 30 minutes of exercise per day was not enough to counteract health problems caused by sitting and sleeping the other 23.5 hours. Their research suggests that after several hours sitting, our bodies shut down burning fat and cholesterol. Standing switches those metabolic functions back on, and calorie burning is effectively doubled. Picture source: http://www.susanmillerspeaks.com Working at standing position facing the desk or pacing while talking on the phone may be practical first step toward better health. Article Source: Health and Home 2011 We offer FREE selling and business consultation, please click the link below, http://www.jonaflormicfren.com/p/claim-your-free-item.html   

Health Determiners

What contributes to long life and healthy living? This is a question for everybody. Because every one is interested to live longer and posses good health. But how could one obtained both good health and longer years of living? Here are some determinants that should be considered and observe carefully; Environment. Our environment tells how healthy we are, showing the quality of air we inhale daily and the kind of environment that sustain and maintain our good health. A nice and healthy environment not only encourages healthy living but a happy moments as well. Medical care that is available. The medical care is one of the most important need, because we're not excuse or exempt to any disease, accident, and illness. So it is so important that we must have an access to the most recent and updated technology for medical care.

Top Ten Killers of Human Lives

Staying healthy counts a lot. Learn different means to fight any sickness and diseases. The World Health Organization have identified Top Ten Killers for High Income and Low Income fellow. Here are the Top ten killer for the High income, arranged from top to bottom; Coronary heart diseases  Stroke and other cardiovascular diseases  trachea, bronchus, lung cancers  lower respiratory tract infection such as pneumonia  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  colon and rectum cancers  Alzheimer's and other dementia  diabetes mellitus  breast cancer  stomach cancer The Top ten killers for low income fellows;

Secrets of Living Longer Years

Everyone wants to live longer and spend more years with our love ones and friends. We keep on searching means and ways on how to make our life longer. Let us find out secrets of people who lived longer years, staying healthy and happy with their own lives. Some study that was funded by U.S. National Institute of Aging,  scientist have  reported and identified three groups of people from different part of the world who belong to the longest lived on earth. They are identified as the following; The first group of people who lived longer years was found in Sardinia, Italy. These people who dwells in mountain villages, enjoy and maintain their good health by drinking red wine in moderation, eat pecorino cheese which is rich in omega 3 foods, and share the work burden with spouses. These people have managed to live long by enjoying their day to day activities. The second group of people was found living in the islands of Okinawa, Japan. Their secret of having long life is by eating sm

Becoming Better from Mistakes: Doctor's Second Opinion

Story and Experience.. My teenage boy was complaining for abdominal pain, he goes in and out of the comfort room to urinate and take out his vowel to ease the pain. During his constant urination, he experience painful discharge that he experience difficulty in urinating. He complains pain on the right lower part of his abdomen, a sign of pain that was same with the point where appendicitis is located, no feverand vomiting, just that continues pain that occur continuously, the pain can't be resisted by the patient anymore and it doesn't subside so I decided to bring the boy to the nearest hospital and clinic for proper medication and treatment. At the hospital they initiated two laboratory test, urinalysis and blood test, to find out whether the first speculation about appendicitis were true or not. The result of blood test stated that the count of white blood cell is above normal the rest is normal, this indicates infection. The result of urinalysis indicates