Prevention is a bigger health topic than many people realise – and it’s about to get bigger. When we think about staying healthy, it’s often within the narrow bandwidth of eating well, exercising regularly and avoiding smoking. These are important issues for us all to address of course, but there’s so much more to it than smoothies, park runs and vaping. In fact, I have no doubt that, if we get prevention right, it holds the key to longer, healthier, happier lives and a sustainable, high quality health and care system guaranteed for many generations to come. This is not just about keeping well physically and mentally, or preventing ill health in the future – it’s about the environment around us, the lifestyle choices we make and how we manage existing health conditions, many of which – like some cancers – cannot currently be prevented. It’s why, when I became Health Secretary, I made it one of my big three priorities alongside … [Read more...] about Blog Public health matters Matt Hancock: My vision for prevention
Prevention measures
Campaign launched in HCM City to prevent measles, HFM outbreak
Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien (purple shirt) inspects measles vaccine injection (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien has asked hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City to detect, classify and isolate patients with measles, dengue fever or hand-foot-mouth (HFM) disease to avoid cross-contamination. Tien made the request at the launching ceremony of a campaign in HCM City on October 12 to prevent possible outbreaks during the peak season for these infections. The campaign, jointly kicked off by the Ministry of Health and the municipal People’s Committee, aims to mobilise the entire healthcare system and community. The minister called on local hospitals to strengthen preventive measures to control the spread of disease. She also asked media to provide information about preventive measures to raise awareness about those diseases among the community. The campaign is urging everyone to wash … [Read more...] about Campaign launched in HCM City to prevent measles, HFM outbreak
Nip it in the bud: Healthy habits you can practice today to prevent Alzheimer’s
Monday, September 17, 2018 by: Zoey Sky Tags: alternative medicine, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, cardiovascular disease, depression, Diseases, elderly, exercise, goodhealth, healthy diet, healthy lifestyle, longevity, Mediterranean diet, mental health, Mind, mind body science, natural cures, natural healing, Natural Treatments, neurocognitive health, nutrition, old age, plant-based compounds, prevention, sleep, stress management (Natural News) In America, at least a third of individuals aged 85 and above have Alzheimer’s disease. Even though medication can help manage the symptoms of the condition, these drugs are also linked to negative side effects. To date, no drug can actually prevent a person from developing Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, which is a severe progressive and neurodegenerative disease. The condition is also associated with brain inflammation. Thankfully, ongoing research has helped determine … [Read more...] about Nip it in the bud: Healthy habits you can practice today to prevent Alzheimer’s
Vietnam recommends measures against MERS-CoV respiratory syndrome
The Hanoitimes - MERS is a viral respiratory disease caused by the corona virus that was first identified in humans in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has spread to 25 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Tunisia and the UK. Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is closely coordinating with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other countries in the world to keep a close watch on the development of the Middle East respiratory syndrome-related corona virus (MERS-CoV) and timely implement preventive measures. Measuring passenger’s body temperature at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport. Photo: Huu Viet Following the information that the South Korea recently reported the first case in 2018 from the Middle East, representative of the Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health said that WHO reported that some Middle Eastern countries are still circulating MERS-CoV and may continue to document a number of new isolated cases … [Read more...] about Vietnam recommends measures against MERS-CoV respiratory syndrome
Health Ministry recommends preventive measures against MERS-CoV
Measuring body temperature at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Health Ministry is keeping a close watch on the developments of the Middle East respiratory syndrome-related corona virus (MERS-CoV) and giving recommendations on preventive measures to the public, following the information that the Republic of Korea recently reported the first case in 2018. MERS is a viral respiratory disease caused by the corona virus that was first identified in humans in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has spread to 25 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Tunisia and the UK. It causes severe acute respiratory illness, including fever, cough and shortness of breath. Approximately 36 percent of reported patients with MERS have died. There is currently no vaccine available to protect people from MERS. The Health Ministry advised people who want to go abroad to learn about the disease situation in the destination to actively have … [Read more...] about Health Ministry recommends preventive measures against MERS-CoV