Look behind bars for key to control of STDs

Article Abstract:

Local health departments and correctional facilities need to work together to ensure that prisoners receive adequate treatment for tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases while in prison and also when they are released. Most prisoners return to their communities and can bring communicable diseases with them. In one survey, only about 70% of correctional facilities screened their residents for sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV infection or other communicable diseases such as tuberculosis. Rhode Island and Massachusetts both have model programs for reducing the spread of disease by released prisoners.

Sexually transmitted diseases, Care and treatment, Services, Prevention, Correctional institutions, Sexually transmitted disease prevention, Prisoners

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Scientific verdict still out on DHEA

Article Abstract:

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) should only be taken by elderly people and they should not do so without notifying their doctor. DHEA is a hormone produced naturally by the adrenal glands that is a precursor to other hormones. It has been widely touted by the health food industry as a diet aid and is claimed to be beneficial for many other ailments. However, there are few long-term studies on DHEA and its long-term side effects are unknown. There is preliminary evidence that it may boost the immune system in elderly people and may reduce the risk of heart disease and adult-onset diabetes.

Health aspects, Health foods, Natural foods, Media coverage, Dehydroepiandrosterone

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