Very first community milk bank of the world has started its operations the Makati city of Philippines. It is one of the first milk Bank in the entire world where about 200 mothers donated their milk in small quantity. The launch of this milk Bank is a fruit of the efforts of Mr. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano who is a strong promoter of breastfeeding. The idea of this milk Bank is suggested by the Compañero Rene Cayetano Foundation. Makati City Health Department has also supported this new idea and offered all type of help for its establishment.

The new studies has exposed that the stress could also give rise to allergies other than the already known fact that the negative side effect of stress on the human body starts with the heart disease and ends with cervical cancer.

In May, a group of researches from Harvard Medical School present at the American Thoracic Society’s 2008 International Conference in Toronto said that the women who were stressed during the time of pregnancy were more likely to give birth to babies who have more chances of high level of Immunoglobulin E or IgE, an immune system chemical linked to allergic responses.

The recent report presented by Ontario Medical Association has shown that that the increasing amount of pollution will take several lives in Canada.

Researchers did a national analysis to asses the impact of smoke on public health. Researchers also claim that increasing pollution will also adversely affect the national economy. Researchers used a model to calculate the number of deaths and health care costs.

A recent study has shown that deficiency of vitamin D can lead to occurrence of chronic pain in women.

The study also showed that low levels of vitamin D have no connection to chronic widespread pain in men.

The researchers analyzed the data collected from 7,000 men and women, all aged around 45. The study subjects were from across England, Scotland and Wales.

Researchers claim that recent research can help in finding successful cure of dementia.

Researchers from Nottingham University have artificially reproduced a common form of dementia. Researchers affirm that present study has given better understanding of dementia.

Researchers have genetically produced the first-ever mouse model with the type of brain degeneration seen in Lewy body disease and Parkinson's disease. A large number if people suffer from this condition.

Lead researcher, Prof John Mayer said, "This mouse model is the first platform to understand how the brain cell deterioration takes place. We will use this model to identify targets for new drugs to slow or prevent the disease."

AIDS is a deadly incurable disease. People suffering from AIDS are looked down upon by the people. In India, a person suffering from AIDS is ranked as sinner by others. In some parts of India, people under grip of this virus are treated like untouchables.

AIDS patient is sometimes devoid of basic human rights. Despite of various campaigns started by government to correct the misconceptions linked with this disease, AIDS patient is still treated with contempt. People suffering from AIDS can’t live a normal life due to various social stigmas attached to AIDS.