Genital herpes increases the risk of cervical cancer — which kills thousands of women every year — by acting as an “accomplice” to another common virus that commonly causes this cancer. Herpes simplex virus-2, the cause of genital herpes, was detected in nearly half of women with invasive cervical cancer — nearly twice as often… Continue reading
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High risk of multiple sclerosis from eating of margarine, procesed meat and other foods
Increased production of certain types of industrially produced foods – specifically of margarine, processed meat and sausage, jam and marmalade, chocolate and chocolate confectionary, sugar confectionary and beer – correlates statistically with an increased incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS). This conclusion from analysis of data from seven EU countries is presented today by the German… Continue reading
What means the term high-risk pregnancy
In general, a pregnancy may be considered high risk if the pregnant woman: is 35 years old or older is 15 years old or younger is underweight or overweight prior to becoming pregnant is pregnant with more than one fetus has gestational diabetes has gone into premature labor has had a premature baby has had… Continue reading
Study finds that some therapy for eractile disfynction increasing risk of lower testosterone and libido
Statin therapy prescribed to lower cholesterol also appears to lower testosterone, according to a new study that evaluated nearly 3,500 men who had erectile dysfunction or ED. ”Current statin therapy is associated with a twofold increased prevalence of hypogonadism,” a condition in which men don’t produce enough testosterone, study author Giovanni Corona, MD, PHD, a… Continue reading
How to fight cancer and stress with the help of nature
According to a recent survey by the Mayo Clinic, fatigue and low energy is a major concern of cancer patients. Whether it’s due to the disease itself, or the side effects of cancer treatment, tiredness is a problem that affects most cancer patients and survivors. Read on for several simple, natural ways to restore energy… Continue reading
Risk from falls: MU researchers developed a comprehensive streening test
More than one-third of adults ages 65 and older fall each year in the U.S., and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, 40 percent of all seniors admitted to the hospital are there due to injuries from falls. However, a new study has found that falls are not just a problem for older adults.… Continue reading
Low risk of after birth depression with new physical therapy
A physical therapy exercise and health education program is effective in improving postnatal well-being and reducing the risk for postnatal depression (PND), according to a randomized controlled trial published in the March issue of Physical Therapy, (PTJ) the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Postnatal depression (PND) is a major health issue… Continue reading
The youth people who self-identify like gay or lesbian, can finish their lives with suicide
Mental health professionals have long-known that gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) teens face significantly elevated risks of mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts and suicidal attempts. However, a group of McGill University researchers in Montreal has now come to the conclusion that self-identity is the crucial risk-factor, rather than actual sexual behaviours. Their results were… Continue reading