Health
The staggering cost of eating disorders in England
If ever there was a reason to emphasise the desperate need for early intervention, greater awareness and compulsory education on the subject of eating disorders, this is it.
By Ilona Burton | Health, Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 31 July 2012 at 10:25 am
The star studded International AIDS Conference closing ceremony and some reflections
The IAS conference concluded last Friday after an exhausting but fascinating week of presentations, meetings, networking and, dare I say it, information overload!
By Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma | Health, Notebook | Tuesday, 31 July 2012 at 9:25 am
Are we stumbling towards a society with no children being born with Down Syndrome?
Down Syndrome (DS) is back in the news again with a discussion which was broadcast on ITV’s This Morning last week.
I think there are some big issues here which I will return to in a moment – however I need a moment’s indulgence to address a couple of errors of fact in the piece, which are [...]
By Kieron Smith | Health, Notebook, Opinion | Monday, 30 July 2012 at 3:00 am
The unsung heroes of the International AIDS Conference
The 19th International AIDS Conference is drawing to a close and it is time for us as delegates to reflect on what messages we are going to take away from the conference.
By Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma | Health, Notebook | Friday, 27 July 2012 at 12:14 pm
The elderly and black communities within HIV discussion
Many delegates have been horrified about what is going on – or not going on – regarding HIV in the US, especially the extent to which it impacts on African-Americans who make up 14% of the US population yet account for 44% of new HIV infections.
By Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma | Health, Notebook | Thursday, 26 July 2012 at 12:43 pm
International AIDS Conference: White House whitewash
Yesterday was supposed to be one of those days that I was going to remember forever, for the possibility of being pleasantly surprised by at least one of the famous residents of the White House dropping in on the meeting I was invited to there.
By Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma | Health, Notebook | Wednesday, 25 July 2012 at 1:37 pm
Marginalised populations still drawing the short straw on HIV
Throughout the course of the last week, I have been learning a lot about HIV in the US and I have to say that I have found some of the statistics really frightening. The US has just over one million people living with HIV – the highest number in the developed world – and according to some sources, an American is infected every 10 minutes.
By Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma | Health, Notebook | Tuesday, 24 July 2012 at 12:07 pm
International AIDS Conference: Too much to do in too little time
The US seems to be behind on the issue of addressing HIV in places of worship, as well as having networks of religious leaders who are informed (or HIV- friendly) to reach communities and make sure that people access HIV testing.
By Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma | Health, Notebook | Monday, 23 July 2012 at 1:26 pm
Could a tax on unhealthy food improve health?
We are one of the fattest countries in the world. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, we come in at 7th place.
By Josh Barrie | Health, Notebook, Opinion | Monday, 23 July 2012 at 12:00 am
Truvada: A good news day for the most at risk of HIV
Ahead of the International AIDS Conference next week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has approved a new ‘wonder’ drug called Truvada, which will help to reduce new HIV infections among some of the most vulnerable people.
By Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma | Health, Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 20 July 2012 at 12:00 am
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