In 1988 the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared December 1 the first World AIDS Day. Its aim was, and remains, to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS issues, and particularly the need for support and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Over the last 20 years, World AIDS Day has been established as one of the world’s...
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Archive for November, 2008
HIV – AIDS Infections require greater control
Helping heavy breathers breathe more easily
Most of us take breathing very much for granted. It’s something we do without much thought and without much effort, except perhaps on those occasions of strenuous exercise or exertion.
But some people struggle to breathe every day, sometimes all day every day.
If you or a friend or family member regularly run out of...
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Was Popeye a vegetarian?
The cartoon character Popeye famously relied on spinach for his strength and stamina. Allegedly it was the iron content in this green leafy vegetable that provided him with superhuman powers to combat the forces of evil.
However, to retain his peak fitness levels, Popeye would almost certainly have had to consume a regular portion of...
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Blue buildings for Diabetes Day
Over 500 major buildings and monuments worldwide will be lit blue on or around 14 November to commemorate World Diabetes Day.
World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year at this time. It was established over 15 years ago by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to co-ordinate education and awareness programs worldwide.
It might seem almost unnecessary...
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