Influenza H1N1: More Prevention Means More Protection
The vaccine for H1N1 Influenza will be administered free of charge to the entire population of Brazil, except for children under 6 months of age, who are advised not to receive the vaccine. Children aged 2 to 19 years old, and adults aged 40 to 59 will have to pay to receive the vaccination. Health officials in Paraná are concerned about the shortage More...
Unaccompanied Minor Requires Parental Consent for Medical Treatment in the U.S.
Airline tickets, accommodations, visa, passport, and travel authorization are only a part of trip preparations required for unaccompanied minors traveling abroad. There are other details that need to be taken care More...
Beach Season is Here
Hot, sunny days call for fun in the sun, and to show off an even, golden tan is almost every beachgoer’s dream. But this quest for the colour of summer should always follow a few simple rules which, more than More...
Enter the Path to Wellness Through Yoga
Each person is truly responsible for their own health, an essential ingredient for happiness to which each of us aspires. There is no recipe, but there are some ingredients that are important to remember, even if More...
Parents Contribute to Obesity in their Children
Parents lack a firm hand in controlling their children’s diet. That was the conclusion of a study conducted at the Harvard School of Medicine (USA), about the growth of childhood obesity. After monitoring More...
The Body: a Curious World
Amazing human anatomy facts: The length from your wrist to your elbow is the same as the length of your foot. Your heart beats 101,000 times a day. During your lifetime, your heart will beat about 3 billion times More...
Thirty Years of Bone Marrow Transplants
The first bone marrow transplant in Brazil was carried out at the Federal University of Paraná’s Hospital de Clínicas, in Curitiba, in 1979. Since then there have been advances in the technique and today around More...
Does Sex Count as Exercise?
By Dr. Alessandro Loiola Sexual activity is one of many standards used to measure the general health level of adults. Theoretically – being mindful of your neighbors- the more sex you have and the better More...
How to Avoid the Swine Flu Virus
There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when More...
A New Method for Diagnosis and Monitoring: PET-CT
According to World Health Organisation (WHO) data, cancer is the principal cause of death in the world, representing 13 percent of all deaths. In Brazil it is the third most frequent cause, with an estimated 450,000 More...