The H1N1 Flu strain was first seen in Mexico in early 2009, and quickly gained momentum and reached pandemic proportions. While several deaths have been reported from the illness, causing panic, it is important to note that in most cases ‘Swine flu’ – as it is referred to colloquially – is likely no more dangerous than traditional seasonal influenza. In this video, WatchMojo.com speaks with physician Dr. Pierre-Paul Tellier to learn more about the groups most affected by the swine flu virus, as well as what steps to take to avoid becoming sick, and finally what to do if you start to show symptoms. continue reading...
The difficulty with self-diagnosis is that some symptoms of serious health problems are seemingly innocuous. Here are some signs that women over 40 shouldn’t ignore: continue reading...
According to research by two British economists, obesity may be linked to the subconscious belief that “if my neighbor is fat, I can be fat too.” Apparently, people gauge their weight and BMI not only based on their own numbers, but also on the numbers of others around them. Read more… continue reading...
WEDNESDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans are afflicted by breakouts of unsightly cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, but new research is finally offering them the possibility of a cure. continue reading...
