Prevention News

A controversy, which started several years ago over a book which purported to "cure homosexuality," has reared its ugly head yet again, as the same author has published yet another book to "prevent children from becoming gay," which is now on sale.

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.

There's one birth defect that is 100 per cent preventable: fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The only way to prevent this detect though is to not drink a drop of alcohol while you are pregnant.

Due to the rise in the number of children who die each year from abuse and neglect, the need for awareness and prevention is more important now than ever. April is the official month where communities ban together to provide just that.

Residents of the Santa Monica Mountain foothills that separate the Los Angeles basin from the San Fernando Valley are having to become more wily than the “Wile E” coyotes that are becoming more brazen in foraging for easy meals.

Not looking to live your life in a bubble or wearing a medical mask in order to prevent illness? A new study says if you get your sleep, you lower your risk of the common cold. Immunity impacts health, sleep impacts immunity and now there is proof.

A 74 year old retired surgeon has invented an inexpensive device that could prevent people from becoming blind. The device is made from wood and plastic.

There may be a silver lining to the miserable cloud of allergy symptoms: Sneezing, coughing, tearing and itching just may help prevent cancer, particularly colon, skin, bladder, mouth, throat, uterus and cervix, lung and gastrointestinal tract cancer.

A research group of the University of Granada has found out that maslinic acid, a compound present in the leaf and the olive skin wax extracted from alpeorujo (crushed olive pulp), has the capacity of preventing cancer as well as regulating apoptosis

The ability of cancer to spread is its most effective weapon. For decades, I’ve seen sufferers fighting this damn disease, getting rid of it only to have it show up again somewhere else. Now, a relatively simple thing like a protein might stop it cold.

A new study about to be released shows that women who take vitamin D regularly had a 60% lower chance of getting cancer.

Suicide touched my life for the fourth time last night. I'd like to try and help keep it from touching yours.

It’s no small deal to have your identity stolen, and it can cause you years of credit problems if it happens to you. Knowing some of the things that are considered private information can help you to keep your identity safe.

Seems more and more Identity theft has taken many by surprise. What can be done to prevent this from happening to you? Here are some useful tips .Keep your money where it belongs .

Nothing is safe anymore. carry cash and you might get robbed. Use a credit card or a debit card and fraud artists can hack into retailers' records and steal your personal information. Here are few tips to keep your credit card safe:

Like the new VW Jetta ads, this public service ad for prevention of accidents gives you the shivers and alerts you to the hazards of bikes. Take care, folks.