Typhoid Stalks Harare

Over the past few weeks some 900 residents of the Zimbabwean capital Harare have been diagnosed with typhoid, and about 60 have been admitted to hospital, say health authorities.

Giving Aspirin Via IV May be Safe And Effective for Severe Headache

A new study shows that aspirin, given intravenously (IV), may be a safe and effective option for people hospitalized for severe headache or migraine, undergoing medication withdrawal. The research will be published in the September 21, 2010, issue of...

Sailor Reid Stowe Pushes the Boundaries of Human Endurance As He Remains At Sea for 1,000 Days

On January 16, 2010, New York City artist, adventurer and sailor Reid Stowe, on his 70 ft. gaff-rigged schooner Anne,accomplished his goal of remaining at sea for 1,000 days (2 years, 7 months and 4 days) without resupply or touching land, in the process...

Nigeria Records First Case of H1N1 Flu

Nigeria has recorded its first case of the A H1N1 Influenza otherwise called swine flu, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Thursday in Abuja. The Special Assistant to the Health minister, Niyi Ojuolape, issued a statement which linked the case to a nine-year...

Diabetic Episodes May Affect Children’s Memory

Children who have had an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis, a common complication of diabetes, may have persistent memory problems, according to a new study from researchers at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain.