Wednesday, 28 March 2012

What do you think of these editor-designed kicks? (She definitely loves bold col...

What do you think of these editor-designed kicks? (She definitely loves bold col...

What do you think of these editor-designed kicks? (She definitely loves bold colors!) Create your own pair using the Nike Free Run iD app here! http://ow.ly/9UI44 (SPONSORED)
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High Blood Sugar-Cardiac Arrest-Mother Nature-Boat

High blood sugar lowers chances of surviving a heart attack

Patients with high blood sugar run an increased risk of dying if they have a heart attack, and diabetics are less likely to survive in-hospital Cardiac Arrest than non-diabetics, reveals new research. read more..


Materials Inspired by Mother Nature: One-Pound Boat That Could Float 1,000 Pounds

Combining the secrets that enable water striders to walk on water and give wood its lightness and strength yielded an amazing material so buoyant that, in everyday terms, a Boat made from 1 pound of it could carry five kitchen refrigerators, about 1,000 pounds. It is one of the lightest solid substances in the world. read more..

Partners In Population And Development-Regional Consultation-Legal Documentation

Zimbabwe: Maternal Mortality Funds Yet to Be Disbursed

[The Herald] ABOUT US$100 000 raised under a Campaign to end pregnancy related deaths and complications has not been used, 17 months after those responsible for using the money are awaiting legal documentation to enable them to disburse it. read more..


Uganda: Policymakers Review Maternal Mortality Progress

[Independent] On 27 March, policymakers and advocates from sub-Saharan Africa gathered in Kampala, Uganda, at a regional consultation convened by Partners in Population and Development and global advocacy organization Women Deliver. read more..

Human Papillomavirus-Cervical Conditions-Healthday News-Hpv Vaccine-Women

HPV Vaccine May Help Women With Cervical Conditions

TUESDAY, March 27 (Healthday News) -- A new study finds that Women diagnosed with pre-cancerous cervical conditions after they get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can still benefit from the shot because it cuts their risk of future HPV-related cervical disease. read more..

source:yahoo.com

Sexual And Reproductive Health-Youth Advocates-Kampala, Uganda-Policymakers

Africa: Leaders Tackle Maternal, Reproductive Health

[This Day] Next week, policymakers and advocates will meet in Kampala, Uganda, to push for accelerated progress in improving maternal, sexual and Reproductive Health for girls and women. Convened by Partners in Population and Development Africa Regional Office and Women Deliver, a global advocacy organisation, this consultation will bring together parliamentarians, government ministry officials, civil society representatives and youth advocates to review regional success stories, examine lessons learned and identify read more..

Sunday, 25 March 2012

Vascular Disease-Heart Attack-Aspirin

Daily Aspirin - More Benefit Than Risk?

Many people take a low dose of aspirin every day to lower their risk of a further Heart Attack or stroke, or if they have a high risk of either. While the anticipated benefit is a lower chance of Vascular Disease, taking daily aspirin is not without danger: for instance it raises the risk of internal bleeding... read more..

Swimsuit Season-Body

The countdown to swimsuit season is on! Take 15 minutes for your abs and blast b...

The countdown to swimsuit season is on! Take 15 minutes for your abs and blast belly fat with this workout.
The (15-Minute) Belly Blasting Workout | Fitbie
Got a crazy-busy schedule? No worries (and no excuses!). This supercharged workout tones and trims your tummy in a flash read more..


"I often debate whether to accept and love my body as it is or whether it has to...

"I often debate whether to accept and love my Body as it is or whether it has to be thin before I can love and accept it. I decide that today is an occasion for unconditional self acceptance."
Not the Littlest Leprechaun | Fitbie
One woman's journey to losing 100 pounds! read more..