Tag Archives: Avoiding

What happens after curing hepatitis C? Avoiding, minimising or accepting the risks of re-infection

Swiss men living with HIV approach the risk of re-infection with hepatitis C after cure in different ways, based on recent qualitative research by Dr Patrizia Künzler-Heule and colleagues from the Universities of Basel and Zurich. They describe three distinct groups: those who choose to avoid risks and aim not to get re-infected, those who… Read More »

Avoiding Summer Health Pitfalls

Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Or maybe not. While many of us are thrilled that we’ve reached the end of the cold weather and are looking forward to the chance to spend more time outdoors, there are certain pitfalls that can definitely put a damper on our summer enjoyment. We want to help you… Read More »

‘Significant risk’: Word WHO is avoiding

For the first time since the coronavirus was discovered, the number of new infections inside China has been overtaken by new cases in other parts of the world. Currently 45 countries outside of China have been impacted by the virus, with Italy and Iran emerging as other epicentres of the disease. These fresh outbreaks have… Read More »

What Chernobyl can teach physicians about avoiding medical errors

I recently started watching the HBO series Chernobyl, chronicling the events surrounding the 1986 disaster. For anyone who hasn’t seen it yet—I’d highly recommend this excellent production (It’s already deservedly won multiple awards). The great thing about TV like this, which documents real-life events (and I’d put another HBO series John Adams in the same… Read More »

Avoiding Summer Health Pitfalls

While many of us are thrilled that summer is here, there are certain health pitfalls that can definitely put a damper on our summer enjoyment. Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Or maybe not. While many of us are thrilled that we’ve reached the end of the cold weather and are looking forward to the… Read More »

Avoiding Muscle Cramps With Raw Foods

As one who practices hot yoga on a regular basis, I am familiar with the concept that exercising in a heated room is supposed to help with stretching and preventing muscle injury. Stretching is beneficial for the entire body, and one would think that the combination of heat and stretching would pretty much alleviate any… Read More »