About Oral Cancer The term oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the pharynx, part of the throat. About two-thirds of oral cancers occur in the mouth and about one-third are found in the pharynx. Oral cancer will be diagnosed in an estimated 35,000 Americans this year and will cause approximately 7,500 deaths. Oral… Continue reading
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Asthma and smoking in teenagers
You may have family photo albums full of people smoking at every type of event, from birthday parties to company picnics. That’s because smoking was once accepted pretty much everywhere — even in doctor’s offices. But that changed as we learned more about the health problems it causes. If you have asthma, smoking is especially… Continue reading
Overweight children in risk of Cardiovascular problems later in their lifes
Kids with untreated obesity are at increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later, according to a new study. The report says that even without other cardiovascular risk factors, obesity is linked to blood abnormalities that can predispose obese kids to heart diseases in early adulthood. Researchers from the Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, whose… Continue reading
About coffee
Tea is the most popular beverage worldwide (after water), but coffee is close behind it in industrialized countries. While caffeine is a natural component of both tea and coffee, coffee contains more of it: anywhere from 60 to 120 milligrams in six ounces, depending on brewing methods and other factors. Caffeine is a mild psychoactive… Continue reading