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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 rapid tests for drug-resistant TB for developing countries
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:40:00 +0200
30 June 2008 -- People in low-resource countries who are ill with multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) will get a faster diagnosis thanks to two new initiatives unveiled today by WHO, the Stop TB Partnership, UNITAID and the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND). Test results will be available in two days, compared to the standard two to three months later.
New checklist to help make surgery safer
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200
25 June 2008 -- With major surgery now occurring at a rate of 234 million procedures per year - one for every 25 people - and studies indicating that a significant percentage result in preventable complications and deaths, WHO today launched a new safety checklist for surgical teams to use in operating theatres, as part of a major drive to make surgery safer around the world.
China, UAE make big progress in ensuring safe blood donation
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0200
13 June 2008 -- China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have made impressive strides in tackling the risk of contamination from unsafe blood by reaching close to 100% voluntary blood donation, said WHO today.
WHO, partners to visit Sudanese town for restoring health services
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200
13 June 2008 -- WHO and other UN agencies will tomorrow make the first high-level visit to Abyei in Sudan since last weekend's peace accord. The mission is to plan for the reconstruction of health facilities and other vital infrastructure in the town.
World leaders call for action to reduce TB deaths among HIV-positive people
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200
9 June 2008 -- Heads of governments, public health and business leaders, heads of UN agencies and activists came together at UN Headquarters today to confront a threat to global health that could undermine investments in life-saving drug treatment for people living with HIV.
3 million now receiving life-saving HIV drugs
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0200
2 June 2008 -- Nearly 3 million people are now receiving anti-retroviral therapy in low- and middle-income countries, according to a new report jointly launched today by WHO, UNAIDS and UNICEF.
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.
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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.
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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... ]
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