Chronic conditions are projected to be the leading cause of disability throughout the world by the year 2020; if not successfully prevented and managed, they will become the most expensive problems faced by our health care system.

Many lines of evidence, including epidemiologic data and extensive clinical and experimental studies, indicate that early life events play a powerful role in influencing later susceptibility to certain chronic diseases. This review synthesizes evidence fr

By Chitra Datta THE dusty weather plaguing Qatar is causing major health problems for residents, say doctors. Respiratory complaints are on the rise and people prone to allergies are especially suffering in the adverse weather conditions.

Cases of West Nile virus spiked in Georgia last year, likely fueled by drought conditions that allow the mosquito that spreads the disease to thrive. Health experts are expecting a similar number of cases this summer. The disease remains rare in Georgia.

Health managers consistently say increased funding would solve the problems afflicting our hospitals and the entire health system, but will money alone bring the improvements everybody agrees are needed?