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A new study finds that a cholera bacterium is bound to be increasingly infectious after passing through the human gastrointestinal system. Due to that heightened infectiousness, the spread of the Cholera epidemic has hastened like wildfire.

Fans of the Oprah book club, look out-she has announced the newest addition to her Book Club. Oprah Winfrey has decided that author Gabriel García Márquez book, Love in the Time of Cholera, will be the newest addition.

Cholera is a warm-climate disease which can kill as quickly as few hours after infection if left untreated. The death rate in untreated cases is about 50% and less than 1% in treated cases. The causative agent of cholera is the bacterium vibrio cholerae.

With all of its alterations from the classic tale of forbidden love, "Love in the Time of Cholera" is unable to completely break away from that basic categorization.

Cholera is spreading in several regions of Iraq, according to the U.N. World Health Organization.

Many families, this summer, will choose to travel internationally. When planning a vacation, consider the health status of the region to avoid catching diseases such as cholera

Review of Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez with book club discussion questions

Cholera has been wiped out in almost every developed country, but it can still be found in parts of the world without modern water and sewage treatment technology.

Director John Curran uses beautiful scenery and sets to frame great acting and a well written story based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham.

Neem tree is generally considered to be an air purifier and preventive against malarial fever, acne , pimples and cholera. All parts of the tree possess medicinal properties.

Perhaps the most feared aspect of an encounter with a vampire bat is the deadly rabies virus vampire bats are known to carry. It is coming to light that in a number of small Venezuela villages there are outbreaks of rabies that have been traced back to vampire bat attacks.

The Brita Slim Pitcher was one of the very few items that accompanied me to the college hostel after taking a medical leave because of severe viral and cholera attack.

Irregular and unusual storm and rainfall patterns could create severe ecological upsets, threatening everything from crop failure to cholera.

Here is a study of Barberry, the herbal medicine that can get rid of bad breath, and also treat such horrible diseases as cholera

Generally speaking, tap water contains numerous types of microorganisms. These microorganisms can be responsible for such diseases as cholera and typhoid fever. Chlorine acts as a disinfectant and bleach.

Could Cystic Fibrosis offer protecition against typhoid fever? Earlier studies linked CF with a certain amount of protection against cholera - could this be a similar case?

Goldenseal can do many things, curbing your insulin levels and fighting infections are just a few.

See how LifeStraw water filters are poised to save millions of lives by providing safe drinking water.

Garlic was once said to scare away vampires. Find out the true effective value of this great herbal remedy.

Every day is flush with history. July 21st is certainly no exception.

When King Henry VII arrived in London on August 22, 1485, he brought with him much more than power and a new reign. Six days later, England was under siege by an epidemic that killed thousands and threatened the very existence of the new monarchy.

The areas worst affected are the states of Kassala, Khartoum, Northern Kordofan, Unity, and Upper Nile. More than 30,000 houses were destroyed, and at least 365,000 people have already been directly affected, including a reported 64 dead and 335 injured.

The atmosphere is full of floating microscopic particles ranging from grains of sand to pollen and bacteria. No parcel of air is ever perfectly clean, even those that have been sent through an air filter of some type.

Research paper on the threat of North Korea and the nuclear situation.

Find out why Black Cohosh is so terrific

Having decided last summer that the water tower was a great place to live, a flock of 30 to 40 vultures makes its home in the heart of the Cathedral Historic District.

The Friar's Bush cemetery on the Stranmillis Road in Belfast may only be two acres in size, but its walls hold stories that are far bloodier than you would expect - plague, famine, murder and body snatching are all part of its history.

Fleas, mice, ants, roaches... no one should have to live with them. Yet people shouldn't have to live with the toxic fall-out from pesticides, either. Here's what to do.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning not to ingest raw oysters harvested from an area of the southern tip of Hood Canal in Washington.

Must-have work by Spanish writers.

Grapes are one of nature's leading food sources containing antioxidants. This tiny berry has healing properties that can protect your heart, help prevent cancer, give you glowing skin and hair and speed up wound healing.

It is as the most common cause of waterborne diseases in humans in the last twenty years. How many of you reading this, are aware that this little one cell terror lurks in your own back yard and it could kill you?

While technology has greatly improved since the siphoning of water jars, there are still water borne diseases and water related diseases that continue to lurk among us today.

How did the Native Americans die and lose so many members of their population? Between the years of 1845 and 1870 there was a massive decline in the native American population.

After the long hot, scorching summer days, the first shower of monsoon brings a sigh of relief to each and everybody.

Survival In any Disaster

Anise is an usual herb you should read up on and discover all of it's uses.

Find out why bistort is so great for your bowels, treating everything from jaundice to plagues, and is a great mouth wash

Read on, find out what birch can do for you

Find out why Bayberry is great for indigestion, infection, chills, and cramps.

Doctors now do research on how to greet patients. Refer to the latest paper in the Archives of Internal Medicine, June 2007 issue, specifying research at Northwestern University.

Find out what makes the herbal medicine, Blackberry so great

a long and broaden research paper for college students about the criticism of the mis-education of the filipino

Many fans are disappointed as the 65th Golden Globes will no longer be broadcast in its full glory tonight, January 13, 2008. Instead, we are forced to endure a one-hour news conference at 9 p.m. EST on NBC.

Who won Golden Globes on Sunday night?

Since Valentine's Days is just around the corner, many people would most likely to go celebrate by dining out, watching a concert or going somewhere romantic.

The 13th Annual Critics Choice Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Center went off without a hitch on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 9 p.m. on VH1. No picket lines were present at this awards show, so actors felt no guilt about showing up.

The first day of one of the greatest summers of my life.

This beautiful island is really worth visiting.

A brief history of Tchaikovsky and an analysis of his Festival Overture (1812 Overture) including historical background of the piece.

With Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday approaching, visitors will be flocking to New Salem, Illinois. It's already a very popular place.

A brief history and recipe of the Mojito that traces the cocktail's disputed origins.

Evolutionists, Humanists, Creationists, Intelligent Designers, Atheists and Scientologists have all weighed in on Darwin's theory. Here are five rational reasons why evolution simply makes no sense.

The appendix has long been regarded as a vestigial organ.

Diana's reflections are interspersed with excerpts from Regina's diary. This unique, braided narrative presents a touching portrait of the relationship between Diana and Regina, and the way Regina's life and love still resonate with Diana today

For the past seven years, I have had an inner sense that the Cholesterol scare was for the function of making the pharmaceutical companies rich.

The ballots are in and the nominees have been selected. Read on to find out who was nominated, who wasn't, who will be the likely winners, who shouldn't be there at all and who I think should walk away with the trophies this time around.

It has always been believed, but never proven that French clay can kill several varieties of bacteria that cause diseases. Today, a researcher at Arizona State University at Tempe is leading a study to show why certain minerals kill certain bacteria.

...from 1981 to the present was a disease that got much attention with deaths of famous people such as...

Heres a detailed look at 47 movies coming out between November 2 and January 4th, 2008.

The wagon trains traveling the Oregon Trail ranged in size from ten wagons to

Many of us need to travel a lot in the present global scenario. Such long air travels can exhaust us if some basic tips are not followed. I have covered such basic and useful tips so that we can adjust quickly to the new environment.

This is overview of racist views and actions of both Americans and Japanese in the Pacific theater of World War II.

Summer; such a joyous season, a time when flowers bloom, crops flourish, and families vacation. A time that we can all lounge about and bask in the sun's warm glow. But what if there was no summer?

A complete list of the Golden Globe Nominees for 2007.

Determined by the Hollywood Foreign Press, the Golden Globes are considered the precursor to the Oscar nominations.

Generally when we think of dangerous animals or insects we do not consider the common housefly. Everyone has experienced the inconvenience of the common housefly interrupting a meal or two.

What would happen if there was no dirty laundry to air? Some think there would be no news!

The Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, was Napoleon's final military encounter and a defeat from which he would not recover. This essay discusses Napoleon's last battle, as well as his final abdication, exile to St. Helena, and death in 1821.

Although the "Red Death" seems to have many interpretations, few account for the cohesive strength that is present. When the sentences are carefully considered, we find another story there - and it is magic.

If you have a problem with flies in your house, you need to do everything you can to get rid of them. Houseflies carry many animal and human diseases that can be very dangerous!

The state of the Philippine environment has changed immensely, and over the past thirty years, solid waste has remained the most visible environmental problem in the country.

Bill Gates revealed on the Charlie Rose show that he was completely ignorant of the American economic system when he admitted that he didn't know that medical research funds were determined by demand and profit.

Sacramento is thought to be "alive with ghosts." Much of this activity centers on Old City, the spot at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers where dauntless gold seekers and intrepid entrepreneurs set up shop.

Be cool as a cucumber this summer with the health benefits and properties of the cucumber. Learn how to use this vegetable for a variety of purposes for skincare, beauty aids, and even treating acne.

Read this informative article today and help protect your self and your family from food poisoning!

There's a critical shortage for qualified sperm donors. But there's a lot to becoming a candidate. The author gives you the lowdown on how to get started.

The South African area is a traveler's paradise. With English as the primary language, South Africa offers ease of travel. However, before traveling, consideration should be given to the health status of the region.

Africa's many countries face many problems including famine, war, lack of basic necessities and ineffective governments. Here are some international organizations that exist to help bring hope to the continent

A look at the debate about global warming- and the problems caused by various emissions, the attitude of American government, and potential problems as well as solutions…8 sources,

Phobias are often rooted in other illnesses, but on their own they present a fear that can paralyze the sufferer. This article deals with some of the typical phobias, as well as ways to help deal with the panic attacks that follows.

After being closed for the past 20 years, the old St. Louis City Hospital is being reborn. Built in the Georgian Revival style, the imposing structure will be embellished with classic details from the past.....

Is the recent spate of hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and epidemics an ominous signal that the end is near? Or has human greed ravaged Mother Earth to the breaking point? Recent scientific findings tell us of the deadly consequences of global warming.

This paper highlights the work of Virgina Postrel who has studied aesthetics and it place in our society and relates this idea to genetically engineered foods as well, religion and pollution. This paper takes an ethical look at aesthetics and technology

mmunology may seem to be an elaborate class of study today; yet there was a time when how the body defended itself against foreign pathogens was quite a mystery.

Down on Beale Street in Memphis, the blues were born. Today, the music still rings true and the famous street is one of Tennessee's top tourist attractions.

An exploration of snakes, especially cobras and pythons, as metaforms. Written for "Metaformic and Feminist Theory" (December 27, 2002) from the perspective of a woman who has lived with snakes and has been trained as a modern day Snake Priestess.

The slums proliferating in all Indian cities are in themselves huge garbage dumps, with people packed together in unhygienic and claustrophobically small spaces.

Monte Sano, Spanish for "Mountain of Health" is the home of Monte Sano State Park. The park boasts gorgeous views of the Tennessee Valley, and its twenty mile trail system is popular for hikers and bikers as it runs along the mountain's Northeast face.

It is clear that "they" do hate us for what we stand for. Unfortunately, we stand for neither freedom nor democracy. Rather, we stand for arrogance, barbarism, and violence.

There is little incentive to develop orphan drugs for rare diseases. Therefore, there are government programs to provide incentives.

Despite the rich history of Africa south of the Sahara, the region today is filled with tragedy. Disease, such as AIDS and HIV, and poverty have taken such a serious toll on Africa that the death rate is constantly rising.

ISoon my wife, my daughter and I were gliding up the massive marble steps of the Galleria Umberto's main entrance. before us: an architectural masterpiece of glass, steel and stone, and patterned after the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan.

George Saunder's collection of short stories explores the twisted and absurd side of America's nostalgic obsession with its mythic past.

The life and influence of Anton Chekhov.

A brief history of the Holy Cross Church parish in New Franken, Wisconsin and its relation to general immigration and how the frontier was developed.

Although, like most people, I prefer cheerful and upbeat music - say, John Williams' Raiders' March, Billy Joel's Uptown Girl, or The Beatles' Eight Days a Week, there are periods when all I'll listen to is melancholic, even bitterly sad songs

Did you know that foods have medicinal qualities? It is true. In this series, you will read about many foods (mostly fruits and nuts) that are medicinal. You thought eating good just kept off the weight! There is so much more to it.

Are you planning to travel? This article is designed to pinpoint specific illnesses that are commonly caught by travelers.

This article shares information on human experimentation in the United States over the course of the last 100 years.