The way we communicate, as geographical communities that usually share information via bulletin board systems and private networks that enable peer to peer communities, is being re-defined as social media and is reshaping how people self-identify, communicate, and asso...

Social media’s influence on health is always developing and with different levels of intensity (1). Social media is susceptible to mis-understandings, and false information just like communicating peer-to-peer does (1). However, social media is an intercultural, online...

There are a number of good planning models available to help professional communities decide which problems and variables to focus on and also help them understand key elements of the background situation (2). I would like to draw on the interconnectedness between beha...

What Is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.

It is common among women, there are more than 200,000 cases of Breast Cancer per year. Breast Cancer is treatable and requires a medical diagnosis via lab tests or imaging b...

What is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina and invade other tissues and organs of the body. When cervical cancer is invasive, it affects the...

Taking the time to become a well informed health care user is a matter of self-protection. The benefits of being an active health care user include better health, more effective health care, and lower health costs. It takes time and patience, but the peace of mind is w...

Most of us know that we can reduce our risk of disease by eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and not smoking. But, did you know that your family history might be one of the strongest influences on your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or...

On 400 BCE - Thucydides has a breakthrough moment: The ancient Greek historian Thucydides is the first to suggest that disease can spread from one person to another.

On 1546 - Germ theory begins. Italian scholar and poet Girolamo Fracastoro suggests that epidemics are c...

 Infection & Prevention Workshop

    What is Infection & Infection Control/Prevention?

Infection prevention and control. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a scientific approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to...

Your mind is the window to your body and soul, so make sure it receives proper nourishment. Your brain is a powerful thing. Your mental state not only controls your consciousness, but also determines how your body functions.

Stress, grief and depression can have a negat...