HEALTH
Sunday, May 12, 2013 | Cover Story | Health At Large |Cover Story
A lifelong legacy
Prof Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, who won a Nobel prize for her work in first identifying HIV, tells The Star that she believes there will be a cure for the virus that causes AIDS by 2050. She will chair the upcoming 7th International Aids Society (IAS) conference from June 30 to July 3 in Kuala Lumpur.
The history of AIDS
IN the 30 over years since the scourge was first identified, over 30 million people around the world have died from AIDS-related illnesses, and twice as many have been infected with the HIV virus.
Antiretroviral treatment
ANTIRETROVIRAL treatment is the main type of treatment for HIV or AIDS. It is not a cure, but access to treatment can help stop HIV patients from becoming ill for many years, and can even help them live a “near normal” life.
Health At Large
A different kind of pressure
More than 25 million people who suffer from a disease that is not easy to diagnose and can be fatal – pulmonary hypertension – commemorated World Pulmonary Hypertension Day last Sunday.
Clarifying misconceptions about palm oil
Expert Dr Jean Graille addresses the issue of incorrect information dissemination about palm oil, highlighted recently by statements attributed to three Belgian senators and Swiss MP Dominique de Buman.
Age Well
Sex and the elderly male
The need for love and sexual intimacy does not decrease with age. Nevertheless, with ageing, the body undergoes certain changes that may have significant effects on sexual health.
Women's World
Balancing your hormones
Diagnosing hormonal imbalance conditions and treatments to correct the imbalance.
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