Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - There is currently a great deal of confusion in regards to when women should start getting mammograms to test for breast cancer.

Just recently, a report came out by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force in regards to mammogram guidelines. For years, the belief has been that once women reach the age of 40, they should start getting regular mammograms. This new report is changing that though. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - This coming Tuesday, World AIDS Day is set to take place, with the goal being to raise awareness about the terrible disease.

There have been many great events that have been planned out for this upcoming World AIDS Day all around the world. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study out of France has revealed that embryonic stem cells may be used to actually create new skin for humans.

The belief is that by using these embryonic stem cells to create new skin, that it could prove extremely helpful in the treatment of burn victims. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A poor cat has been diagnosed officially with the H1N1 swine flu virus.

A cat in the state of Iowa has tested positive for the H1N1 swine flu virus after various tests were carried out by veterinarians in the area. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - The H1N1 swine flu virus has forced the nation of the Ukraine to shut down all schools.

The Ukraine announced on Monday that they have closed every single one of their schools. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - President Barack Obama has reversed a ban that will allow people who are HIV positive to visit the United States.

For over two-decades, there has been a ban in place that has kept foreign nationals who are HIV positive from being able to get into the country for a visit. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - It appears that the H1N1 swine flu vaccine is finally becoming easier to receive in the United States.

There have been a lot of concerns over the past few weeks in regards to the inability to keep up with the demand for the H1N1 swine flu vaccine.

Things seem to be taking a turn for the better though as it appears that there will be a much higher supply of the vaccine as early as next week. Continue Reading