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14 Articles on Travel Health
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1 Title : Jet Lag and its Effects |
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| Description : Jet lag symptoms are associated with the misalignment of the body's normal day/night rhythm. The body normally has a cycle in which melatonin (a natural hormone that aligns sleep cycles and other physiological functions) reaches peak blood levels at around 2 am. | ||||
| Author : James | Total No of Views : 1016 | Date Created : 9/12/2006 | ||
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2 Title : Traveler's Diarrhea - Things you need to know before your travel |
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| Description : The prospect of developing diarrhea is a major concern for travelers heading to developing countries. 'Traveler's diarrhea' (TD) occurs in up to 60% of travelers and is characterized by the passage of 3 or more unformed stools in a 24-hour period. | ||||
| Author : James | Total No of Views : 372 | Date Created : 9/18/2006 | ||
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3 Title : Motion Sickness and The ways to Battle It |
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| Description : The human body has a delicate system of equilibrium that relies on fluids in the inner ear, visual sensors and other physical input to maintain a sense of balance. When incoming signals are in conflict -- for example, when the body is at rest yet the eyes sense movement -- this system is disturbed, causing the symptoms of motion sickness. | ||||
| Author : James | Total No of Views : 345 | Date Created : 9/12/2006 | ||
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4 Title : The Immunocompromised Traveler |
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| Description : Includes specific precautions for HIV-infected travelers, prevention, treatment, and vaccination information | ||||
| Author : James | Total No of Views : 310 | Date Created : 9/6/2006 | ||
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5 Title : How to Use Insect Repellents Safely |
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| Description : When properly used, insect repellents can discourage biting insects from landing on treated skin or clothing. | ||||
| Author : James | Total No of Views : 309 | Date Created : 9/6/2006 | ||
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6 Title : Diving - Hazards And Precautions |
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| Description : Every year in the United States, approximately 400,000 individuals become officially certified scuba divers. Additionally, nearly 1 million Americans travel out of the country each year to dive. While diving can be a pleasant and fun experience, it is wise to be prepared for potential hazards. | ||||
| Author : Ja,es | Total No of Views : 293 | Date Created : 9/12/2006 | ||
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7 Title : Precautions against Avian influenza |
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| Description : Avian influenza A (H5N1) or 'bird flu' is a serious viral infection that occurs primarily in poultry, migratory waterfowl, and-less commonly-pigs. Although it is unusual for humans to acquire influenza virus infections from birds, human infections and deaths caused by the H5N1 virus have occurred. | ||||
| Author : James | Total No of Views : 283 | Date Created : 9/18/2006 | ||
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8 Title : Pre & Post Travel General Health Recommendations |
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| Description : Protection against Mosquitoes and Other Arthropods | ||||
| Author : James | Total No of Views : 273 | Date Created : 9/6/2006 | ||
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