A new report from Public Health England (PHE) revealed that new diagnoses of HIV amongst gay and bisexual men (GBM) have dropped to its lowest point in 20 years within the UK. The report shows that there were 1,700 new HIV diagnoses in GBM back in the year 2000. In 2019, the … [Read more...] about UK: New HIV diagnoses in gay and bisexual men hits 20-year-low
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Five steps to better health through integrative medicine
How integrative medicine can make health care simpler, more effective and more affordable. Marco Visscher, Ursula Sautter and Carmel Wroth | November 2009 issue Suffering from headaches and depression? Don't let your doctor put you on Prozac; instead, look for the … [Read more...] about Five steps to better health through integrative medicine
Interview with Preston Maring, founder of Kaiser Permanente's Farmers Markets
While economic upheaval has caused many businesses to fail, Ode has interviewed several entrepreneurs who have found ways to thrive and remain focused on positive social change. We interviewed them about their companies, how they view the current economic situation, how they … [Read more...] about Interview with Preston Maring, founder of Kaiser Permanente's Farmers Markets
At our fingertips
Want to make the most of preventive medicine? Supplement your annual physical with the ancient Chinese technique of pulse diagnosis. Tijn Touber | September 2008 issue "Good news. We didn’t find anything." The doctor delivered her verdict from the doorway of my room in the … [Read more...] about At our fingertips
Toilets can change our lives
While scientists may regard penicillin or vaccinations as the greatest medical breakthroughs of all, Jack Sim claims toilets have done more for our health. Sim, founder of the Singapore-based World Toilet Organization, wants everyone to have access to a clean and safe … [Read more...] about Toilets can change our lives
