West Nile virus is an emerging infectious disease that made its first appearance in the United States in 1999. The microbe that causes the infection belongs to a group of disease-causing viruses known as flaviviruses, which are usually spread by ticks or mosquitoes.
People who contract West Nile virus usually experience only mild symptom...
Travel Health: Useful medical information for good health before your departure, during your trip and after your return.
The diseases most commonly seen in travellers are diarrhoea, malaria (if you travel in a malaria-infested area), accidents (when travelling by car or swimming), wound infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
- Diarrhoea is caused by contaminated food and drinking-water. You must therefore be careful if your are travelling in poor hygie...
Building Self-Esteem in the Eyes of a Kid
The children are the country' future. Without the proper training, these people will not be able to follow through the programs that people in the past have done. This is the reason that parents, teachers and friends should all help out build self esteem in a kid.
At home, parents can fulfill that role by showering the kid with love and affe...
Building High Self Esteem
Every year, awards such as the Grammies and the Oscars are given to actors, directors and producers for films and shows that have entertained the general public. One of the people always thanked for becoming who he or she is today is the parents.
The reason why these people are always given gratitude is because if not for the hard work and t...