Our cover subject Dionne Warwick recently attended a town hall meeting in Harlem, N.Y., to tackle efforts to reduce the high numbers of African Americans with HIV. After an impassioned speech, Warwick also told HIV Plus magazine that she was inspired to “stop talking and start doing” something about HIV by seeing many people around her succumbing to the virus. Watch the video below:
LONDON (AP) Pregnant women in Britain, where the government provides free health care, may soon be able to get a cesarean section on demand thanks to a rule change that critics describe as the health system caving into the “too posh to push” crowd.
Currently, British women who can’t afford to pay private doctors for their baby’s delivery have been allowed to have planned C-sections only if there are health concerns for mother or baby. Emergency C-sections are done when the situation demands it.
But new guidelines set to take effect later this month say pregnant women “with no identifiable reason” should be allowed a cesarean if they still want it following a discussion with mental health experts.
“It’s about time women who have no desire to view labor as a rite of passage into motherhood be able to choose how they want to have their baby,” said Pauline Hull, who has had two children by cesarean because of medical reasons. Get more…
THURSDAY, Oct. 27 People who live in poorer countries and in countries that spend less money on health care are more likely to suffer a fatal stroke than people who live in wealthier nations, researchers have found.
The findings, published in the current issue of the journal Stroke, indicate that more stroke prevention efforts are needed, particularly in developing countries, the study authors noted.
“Not only is the economic wellness of a country important, but also significant is what proportion of their gross domestic product is expended on health,” study lead author Dr. Luciano Sposato, director of the neurology department at the Vascular Research Institute at INECO Foundation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, said in a news release from the American Heart Association.
Hypertension or high blood pressure refers to the state whereby the pressure with which the blood presses against the blood vessel walls is higher than normal. This occurs based upon several factors. These factors include an increased output from the heart, resistance of the blood flow in the vessels, the volume of blood, and the state of the blood in relation to the various organs.
Dealing with high blood pressure can be tricky. High blood pressure is associated with a variety of very serious conditions including kidney failure, heart failure and stroke. In order to reduce high blood pressure, several avenues should be taken into consideration in consultation with your doctor.Some of the most potent natural remedies include calcium and magnesium. A deficiency in these minerals has been linked to high blood pressure rates.Coenzyme Q10 is another important heart helper. This nutrient helps to improve overall heart functioning and to oxygenate the cells. Essential fatty acids are likewise vital to optimum heart health. These help with circulation and can aid in the reduction of blood pressure.Garlic is another well known heart healthy supplement. Garlic has been found to be effective in lowering blood pressure.Vitamin E can also be an important supplement for those suffering from high blood pressure of hypertension. This vitamin helps to improve heart function and acts as a blood thinning agent. This should only be used in consultation with your doctor if you are already taking blood thinning medications.Salt free diets are also very important. Doing away with all excess salt is important for lowering blood pressure and may be the most essential thing you can do for your health. High fibre foods and plenty of fruits and veggies are also great additions.Avoid alcohol, caffeine and tobacco as these can all increase blood pressure.Regular exercise and a general healthy diet will all help to reduce blood pressure and keep your heart safe. Regular blood pressure checks are recommended for those suffering from blood pressure disorders.
A new HIV care clinic opened in Lower Manhattan, coming to the aid of more than 1,600 people who depended on the now-closed St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center. A new state-the-art center at 230 West 17th St., between 7th and 8th avenues joins the Center for Comprehensive Care’s (CCC) has two other locations: the Samuels Clinic in midtown Manhattan and The Morningside Clinic in Harlem. Together, the three divisions of the CCC provide HIV services to over 5,000 patients. The new West Village clinic occupies three renovated floors, will provide primary and specialty care, dental services, behavioral health services, social services, integrative medicine (acupuncture, massage, nutrition), peer support, and a full-service outpatient pharmacy. Get more…
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