Prevention News

Several factors contribute to the persistence of the AIDS or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Highest among them are lack of compliance and lack of prevention.

A non-invasive process that makes 3D pictures of the lungs could reduce lung cancer deaths by 35 percent for relatively low cost per life saved.

Oxford - Aspirin, that old medicine cabinet standby, may just be the right tool to prevent and treat some forms of cancer, say British researchers.

A recent study suggests that eating fish that is baked or broiled (not fried) at least once every week can prevent the advent of Alzheimer's Disease later in life.

Halifax - This week is Fire Prevention Week in Canada which runs until Sunday October 10. This year's theme is Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With.

Studies show that some vegetables and fruits may help prevent lung cancer in smokers and non-smokers. The researchers discovered that smokers with a fruit and veggie diet had a 27 percent decreased risk for developing lung cancer.

It's a condom with "teeth" that South African Dr. Sonnet Ehlers is distributing at the World Cup games. It's called Rape-aXe and it leaves the rapist in pain.

Companies in the viral disinfectant game may very well be counting their blessings on the emergence of the H1N1 swine flu bug.

With the fear of swine flu cases mounting as children prepare to head back to classrooms, one New York school district is taking a rather extreme step to limit exposure to the potentially deadly H1N1 virus.

The sun is shining, the weather's warm and your local trauma center is gearing up for their high season of preventable accidents.