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A Road Map for Mental Health

A Road Map for Mental Health

By Danielle Kuznetsov, AWO Moscow

 

The topic of mental health is the focus of our time. Finding an adequate answer to the problems at hand seems illusive, as human beings pop in and out of the ideal balance between the mind and soul depending upon what life throws our way. It is a mystery...

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Why Do Some Parents Choose Not to Vaccinate Their Children?

Why Do Some Parents Choose Not to Vaccinate Their Children?

by Blandina Steinhauslin, AILO Florence

 

There have been many studies on this topic, and there are several reasons, but they can be reduced to four: religious, personal beliefs/philosophical reasons, safety concerns, and a desire for more information.

Religious reasons concern the components of vaccines. Some vaccines are produced with...

Measles: The Point on a New Epidemic

Measles: The Point on a New Epidemic

By Blandina Steinhauslin, AILO Florence

 

What is it?

The virus of measles is part of the paramyxovirus family, meaning viruses that are mainly responsible for causing acute respiratory diseases, like mumps, rubella and others.  

Measles spreads through droplets in the air; it is transmitted by coughing and sneezing, and generally close personal contact. It infects...

Hepatitis: A Largely Unknown Disease as a Health Threat in Much of the World


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By Blandina Steinhauslin, AILO Florence and Linda Harvan, FAUSA

Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, which is the largest solid organ in the body and helps digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Viruses cause most cases of hepatitis, but other infections, toxic substances (alcohol, recreational drugs and certain prescription medicines) and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis. Viral...

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Getting Older: Osteoarthritis

Getting Older: Osteoarthritis

By Blandina Steinhauslin, AILO Florence

 

Arthritis is very common; however, it is not one single disease. Rather, it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions.

Of these, osteoarthritis is a condition that usually appears in people over 40 years of age...

The Impact of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) on Women’s Health

by Orla Blundell, AWG Languedoc-RoussillonF

Key Facts and Figures:

  • Worldwide, there are more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) acquired every day.
  • Each year, there are an estimated 357 million new infections.
  • More than 30 different bacteria, viruses and parasites are known to be transmitted through sexual contact.
  • 8 of these pathogens are linked to the greatest incidence of sexually transmitted...
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