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Disease: Scourge of the 21st Century

Disease: Scourge of the 21st Century

The latest outbreaks in several countries of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus, formerly known as swine flu, may just be the harbinger of an impending reality that disease is bound to be the century’s most daunting challenge. Malaria is also rampant in the world, as well as terrifying outbreaks of dengue fever that is said to be more currently devastating [...]
More Swine Flu Cases

More Swine Flu Cases

The world has been battling with the swine flu over the last couple of days. 226 people have been confirmed with the flu across 30 states in the US alone. Other countries are taking tough measures to keep the infected people in the quarantine as well. Mexico, where the flu originated reported that the rate of new infections is slower. The World Health [...]
Stress: Work-Life Imbalance

Stress: Work-Life Imbalance

When life and work become too cumbersome, we experience the manifestations of stress. The effects of work stress on individuals affect different people in different ways. The experience of work stress, for instance, can cause inferior performance at work, deteriorate physical health, contribute to poor mental functioning, and produce dysfunctional [...]