Thursday, March 2, 2017

WHO Consolidated Guideline on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women Living with HIV

This year, WHO published consolidated guideline on sexual and reproductive health and rights of women living with HIV.

Reproductive health - HIV, Guidelines, WHO
Source: WHO


This guideline responds to requests from organizations, institutions and individuals for guidance which consolidates existing recommendations specific to women living with HIV along with new recommendations and good practice statements. 

It is expected to support front-line health-care providers, programme managers and public health policy-makers around the world to better address the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women living with HIV.

The starting point for this guideline is the point at which a woman has learnt that she is living with HIV, and it therefore covers key issues for providing comprehensive SRHR-related services and support for women living with HIV.


You could download the report from the link below:



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Monday, February 20, 2017

TODAY'S CHOICES; 8 STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPES

Run out of the ideas how to cook your stuffed peppers?


These are our eight selection of stuffed peppers recipes you can try at home.





Source: Almazan Kitchen


Source: Tasty













For more recipes, you could check out the links in sources section below.



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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Prostate Cancer - An Overview

Prostate

The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system, which includes the penis, prostate, and testicles. The prostate is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra (the tube that empties urine from the bladder). It produces fluid that makes up a part of semen.
As a man ages, the prostate tends to increase in size. This can cause the urethra to narrow and decrease urine flow. This is called benign prostatic hyperplasia, and it is not the same as prostate cancer. Men may also have other prostate changes that are not cancer.




Prostate Cancer, Infographic, CDC
Source: CDC


Prostate Cancer

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. 
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in a man's prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. While some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.

Symptoms

Different people have different symptoms for prostate cancer. Some men do not have symptoms at all.

Some symptoms of prostate cancer are:
  • Difficulty starting urination.
  • Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
  • Frequent urination, especially at night.
  • Difficulty emptying the bladder completely.
  • Pain or burning during urination.
  • Blood in the urine or semen.
  • Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t go away.
  • Painful ejaculation.


If you have any symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your doctor right away. Keep in mind that these symptoms may be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer.

Risk Factors

Research has found risk factors that increase your chances of getting prostate cancer. These risk factors include:
  • Age: The older a man is, the greater his risk for getting prostate cancer.
  • Family history: Certain genes (passed from parent to child) that you inherited from your parents may affect your prostate cancer risk. Currently, no single gene is sure to raise or lower your risk of getting prostate cancer. However, a man with a father, brother, or son who has had prostate cancer is two to three times more likely to develop the disease himself.
  • Race: Prostate cancer is more common in African-American men. It tends to start at younger ages and grow faster than in other racial or ethnic groups, but medical experts do not know why.


Researchers are trying to determine the causes of prostate cancer and whether it can be prevented. They do not yet agree on the factors that can influence a man’s risk of developing the disease, either positively or negatively.


Health Tips for Men about Prostate Cancer: What You Can Do




Prostate Cancer, Infographic, CDC
Source: CDC



Prostate Cancer, Infographic, CDC
Source: CDC



Screening for Prostate Cancer: A Decision for You and Your Doctor




Prostate Cancer, Infographic, CDC
Source: CDC




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