Archive for September, 2007
Does Gonorrhea Lead To Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disorder is caused by a bacterium called neisseria gonorrhoeae.
This bacterium can develop and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract.
A woman is more prone to develop this in the areas like cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes, and both men and women can get [...]
Treatment Options Help You Take Control Of Urinary Incontinence
For older adults, increased urinary frequency is fairly common. “As people age, in general, the bladder does lose some of its capacity. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that the condition affects about 200 million people worldwide.At least one out of every 10 people over the age of [...]
Health News On 26 Sep 2007
Omega-3s Guard Against Type 1 Diabetes
Youngsters at high risk for developing type 1 diabetes might be able to prevent the disease by eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a new study suggests.
Colorectal Tumor Risk Greater For People With Coronary Artery Disease
People with coronary artery disease have nearly twice the risk of developing [...]
Health News on 25 Sep 2007
Hair Follicles Can Manufacture Blood-Doping And Life-Saving Substance, Erythropoietin
A stunning discovery by German scientists may make blood doping and the treatment of severe anemia as easy as washing your hair.
Study: Brain Atrophy May Lead To Depression, Racism, Problem Gambling In Elderly
A new study finds that brain atrophy in late adulthood can lead [...]
Do You Have The Problem Of Blurred Vision? It Can Be Astigmatism!
Today most of the people are suffering with the problem called astigmatism.
It is the most common vision difficulty. Most of you are not aware of this condition.
Sometimes it can accompany with nearsightedness or farsightedness.
The most general cause for this is due to irregularly shaped cornea.
Occasionally, it is also due to irregularly [...]
Structural Defects Of The Heart Can Cause Congenital Heart Disease!
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), also known as congenital heart defects, is a type of heart disease that occurs in newborns.
This condition results from the structural defects of the heart or the major blood vessels close to the heart during the pregnancy, before the baby’s birth.
Heart, an essential part of the body, [...]
Look Out For New Or Changing Moles On Return From Holiday, UK
The Royal College of Physicians and British Association of Dermatologists advised holidaymakers to look for changes to their skin on return from holiday, particularly the growth of new moles or changes to existing moles. Being alert can save lives, as these changes can be signs of skin cancer, and patients have [...]
Health News On 24 Sep 2007
Calcium Link To Heart Attacks
Women Taking calcium supplements to cut their risk of fracturing frail and thinning bones are more likely to have heart attacks and strokes, a major new University of Auckland study has found.
Nerve Damage May Be Triggered By Cell-Surface Sugar Defects In Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Defects on cell-surface sugars may [...]
Cervical Cancer Screening: Too Many Are Left Unprotected
The decline in cervical cancer is a success story of cancer research. Although there are reasons to be optimistic about even further decreases in cervical cancer incidence, there still remain some women who are not screened.For related information on cervical cancer screening, visit:
http://www.sciencedaily.com
Cervical screening is most important because you can prevent [...]
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Spouses of Cancer Patients Suffer Emotional Distress Too
It is common for a cancer patient to show emotional distress, but a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found out that spouses of cancer patients suffer emotional distress too.
The Right Foods can Counteract Drug Side Effects
Everyone of us will take prescription [...]
