Also In Global Health News: HIV Prevention In African Women; SIV In Chimps; Aid, Climate Partnerships; Obstetric Fistula

Reuters Examines Upcoming HIV Prevention Trial In Africa Reuters examines plans for an upcoming HIV prevention trial of women living in Africa. The study, conducted by the U. Source:Also In Global Health News: HIV Prevention In African Women; SIV In Chimps; Aid, Climate Partnerships; Obstetric Fistula

Schizophrenia: A Genetic Basis

Schizophrenia is a severely debilitating psychiatric disease that is thought to have its roots in the development of the nervous system; however, major breakthroughs linking its genetics to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment are still unrealized. Source:Schizophrenia: A Genetic Basis

Tufts Health Plan Foundation Grant Awarded To Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife has received a $105,000 grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation for the expansion and implementation of three evidence-based healthy aging programs designed to disseminate preventive health-related information to seniors in the community. “This expansion will educate more than 500 more seniors on nutrition, exercise and falls prevention, helping to maintain their overall [...]

New York State Compensation Policy For Egg Donors 'Seems Justifiable,' New York Times Editorial States

Although New York state’s decision to allow state-funded embryonic stem cell researchers to compensate women for donating their eggs “has provoked Source:New York State Compensation Policy For Egg Donors 'Seems Justifiable,' New York Times Editorial States

Top 10 Tips For Staying Healthy When Money Is Tight

Several area health care organizations agree that today’s tough economic times can make staying healthy a challenge. The organizations provided tips for Ohioans to stay healthy. Those organizations are: The Athletic Club of Columbus, Central Ohio Diabetes Association, Columbus Dietetic Association, Lilly USA, Mental Health America of Franklin County, NAMI Ohio, Ohio Association of Free [...]

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