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Health science is the discipline of applied science which deals with human and animal health. There are two parts to health science: the study, research, and knowledge of health and the application of that knowledge to improve health, cure diseases, and understanding how humans and animals function. Research builds on the pure sciences of biology, chemistry, and physics as well as social sciences (for example medical sociology).
Historical overview
The foundations for the health science fields are as old as the human race. Humans have always been in need of solutions to address illness, injury, and various health related issues such as childbirth. With modern technology and the backing of the pure sciences, the scientific accuracy of these fields has greatly improved. Nevertheless, many cultures have used and continue to use various herbs and other culturally specific solutions to help solve health problems that may or may not be backed by any scientific support.
Acquisition of health-related knowledge
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New drug being tested in Africa for river blindness
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0000
1 July 2009 -- The clinical trial of a drug that could eliminate river blindness is being launched in three African countries. Also known as onchocerciasis, this disease is one of the leading infectious causes of blindness across Africa.
Working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO strengthened
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0000
26 June 2009 -- Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO, today met Mr Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, during an official visit to the country. The visit has seen the strengthening of the working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO.
Call to protect hospitals, schools from impact of disasters
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0000
18 June 2009 -- WHO and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters.
WHO welcomes sanofi-aventis's donation of vaccine
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:15:00 -0000
17 June 2009 -- WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan has welcomed the announcement by sanofi-aventis to donate 100 million doses of vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus.
Pedestrians, cyclists among main road traffic crash victims
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0000
15 June 2009 -- The first global assessment of road safety finds that almost half of the estimated 1.27 million people who die in road traffic crashes every year are pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. While progress has been made towards protecting people in cars, the needs of these vulnerable groups of road users are not being met.
Greater equity in health should be a progress indicator
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0000
15 June 2009 -- Greater equity in the health status of populations, within and between countries, should be regarded as a key measure of how we are making progress, said WHO Director-eneral Dr Margaret Chan today, speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York.
American Council on Science and Health - A consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. ACSH is an independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.
Meta Description: [ ACSH Homepage - description ]
Antibiotic resistance - From the Why Files.
Case Western Reserve University - Program on Society and Health - Interdisciplinary group which studies the impact of biomedical technology, health policy, and demographic shifts on society. Mission statement, upcoming events, past events, future plans, and faculty listing.
Meta Description: [ medical, society, health, history, cleveland, medicine, education, environment ]
Health Facts and Fears - A news site promoting sound science and combating the hype and junk science. The issues covered include food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health.
Meta Description: [ ACSH Facts & Fears - Desc ]
Health Issues Monthly - Health related issues including global warming, alternative healing, cancer related, food, and nutrition.
HealthWatch UK - Promotes the assessment and testing of treatments, whether 'orthodox' or 'alternative'.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the HealthWatch UK homepage ]
Parish Chest - The premier online family history and genealogy shop where you can buy just
about everything to help trace your ancestry and build your family tree.
Meta Description: [ Online Family History Fair, Family History and Genealogy Store for Parish Registers, UK Census, Wills, Workhouse Records, Army & Navy Lists, Directories, Family Tree Charts, Books, Online Genealogy Records, Societies. ]
Partners In Health - Research, advocacy and publications related to health, worldwide. Focus upon the poor. Partners with projects in Haiti, Peru, Mexico, United States, with a goal of neither development or charity, but pragmatic solidarity
Meta Description: [ Partners In Health, is a nonprofit organization that works
in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Eastern Europe and the United States.
PIH was co-founded by Dr. Paul Farmer.
Drawing on the resources of the world's elite medical and academic institutions,
and on the lived experience of t... ]
PBS - Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge - Series about the most critical and emerging threats to global public health, and the leaders who deal with them. Includes information about the television series, the book, how to get involved, background information and teaching resources.
Safety Links - Directory of links to information and articles on safety.
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The UK Partnership for Global Health - A forum for people concerned at the impact of globalisation on global health. Includes documents, briefings and news.
Meta Description: [ The UK Partnership for Global Health was established in April 2000 following a year-long policy review and national conference organised by the Nuffield Trust and the Royal College of Physicians. It is a forum for people concerned at the impact of globalisation on global health, bringing together... ]
Way2Hope - Advice, information, research and links about a variety of issues, including alcoholism, debt, drug addiction, marriage problems, sexual abuse and weight issues.
Meta Description: [ Help for families with problems in marriage, parenting, senior care, finances, abuse, addiction, mental health, Illness and weight. Find people who have been there, self-tests and self-help programs. ]
What Doctors Don't Tell You - Monthly magazine informing patients of little-known side effects of drugs, and allegedly proven alternative remedies.
Meta Description: [ What Doctors Don't Tell You is a health advice site with articles on how to beat asthma, arthritis, cancer, depression and other chronic conditions. It focuses on alternative health treatments that have been scientifically proven to work, with a fully searchable database, active community forums... ]
Senate Passes Perata Health Care Reform Bill |
