Prince William Christened, Army Of Godparents Appointed

As if the Prince wasn't protected enough...

Britain's most famous baby, Prince George of Cambridge, has been christened at a private ceremony the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace in London. The third in line to the British throne, after his grandfather Charles and his father William, was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

George Was Welcomed Into The World On The 22nd July.

A total of seven godparents were selected for the young prince, including family members and friends of his parents, William and Kate. The godparents, announced earlier via BBC News, are Oliver Baker, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Earl Grosvenor, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Julia Samuel, William van Cutsem and Zara Tindall. Tindall, the wife of former rugby player Mike Tindall, is Prince William's cousin whilst the other six are friends of Will and Kate.
Kate's sister Pippa and William's brother Harry read out some bible lessons which were chosen along with two hymns and two anthems by the Duke and Duchess. Though royal fans gathered outside the chapel, the baptism was attended by only 22 guests, which included senior royals, four members of the Middleton family, the seven godparents and their spouses.

HEALTH: Contraception Needed 3 Weeks After Giving Birth, New Mums Warned

Fertility can return much more rapidly than many women assume after giving birth, and myths still abound about what contraception can and can't be used while breastfeeding. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) has developed a pamphlet providing guidance on postnatal fertility and contraceptive options for new mothers, after noticing a rise in women experiencing unplanned pregnancies shortly after birth.

bpas has seen a particular increase among breastfeeding mothers with some believing it provided full contraceptive cover, while many women are unsure which methods are safe to use while nursing their baby - especially when it comes to emergency contraception.

The pamphlet advises:

• Fertility can return within 28 days after giving birth. However, if women want to avoid pregnancy they need to start using contraception 21 days postpartum
• Breastfeeding can provide effective protection against unwanted pregnancy but only if strict criteria are met - the baby must be less than 6 months old, women must be exclusively breastfeeding and feeding at regular intervals (every four hours during the day and six during the night), their periods must not have returned, and their baby must not be using a dummy.

HEALTH: Universal Approach Could Eradicate HIV In South Africa

The elimination of HIV in South Africa could be possible 10 years earlier than under current antiretroviral treatment policy, as a result of an expanded universal test and treat approach. This is according to new research published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

According to the Human Sciences Research Council, there were approximately 6.4 million South Africans with HIV or AIDS in 2012. The prevalence of the virus increased from 10.6% in 2008 to 12.3% last year, emphasizing the need for preventive interventions.

A team of international researchers, led by Jan Hontelez from Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam in the Netherlands, say that with the current antiretroviral treatment policy in South Africa, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) could be wiped out in the next 24-34 years.

But their new research suggests that access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) through a universal test and treat (UTT) approach could eliminate HIV 10 years earlier.

The UTT intervention involves an annual screening of people aged 15-years-old and over, alongside immediate ART for adults infected with HIV beginning in 2012 and increasing to 90% coverage by 2019.

PHOTO: Kim KardashianAnd Kanye West – After Engagement Night!

The famous couple-to-be, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West look all happy just a day after their surprised engagement in San Francisco on Monday, October 21. Both super stars appeared contented and Kanye even had to dish out the peace sign to the same paparazzi he disses on.  

Kim Kardashian was spotted leaving her San Francisco hotel alongside her mom, Kris Jenner Wednesday morning and she just looked like the ‘luckiest and happiest girl in the world’, as she put it, according to E!

The newly turned 33 year old mother was seen rocking out her incredible post-baby figure in a high-waisted shirt and flimsy lace camisole underneath an opulent fur coat plus a lovely pair of gold heels. Meanwhile boo, Kanye West appeared in a very happy mood, in a grey t-shirt saluting the papz as he walked into his San Francisco hotel building.

It’s not a dream, it’s so real people, and they are getting married after less than a year of dating. No offence, but we await the 73^rd day after that wedding!

Source: pulse.mg

HEALTH: Coffee Consumption Cuts Liver Cancer Risk

Good news for coffee drinkers: researchers from Italy have shown that coffee consumption reduces the risk of liver cancer by about 40%. And some of the results indicate that if you drink three cups a day, the risks are reduced by more than 50%.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that liver cancer is the ninth leading cause of cancer deaths in the US and the third leading cause of death from cancer in the world.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of this cancer and men are approximately three times more likely to develop the disease than women.

The results of the study, published in Clinical Gastronenterology and Hepatology, reaffirm previous findings that coffee drinking does have health benefits.

In just this year, Medical News Today has covered reports that coffee may protect against womb cancer, prostate cancer, and even how drinking Greek coffee may be the key to longevity.

Coffee is 'good for your health'

And as The National Coffee Association's 2010 National coffee drinking survey reveals, 56% of American adults may have something to celebrate as they sip their morning cup.

Dr. Carlo La Vecchia, from Milan's Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri and lead author of the study, says: