Soy, selenium and vitamin E supplements did not reduce the risk of prostate cancer for men who took them daily for three years under a study. Researchers led by Dr. Neil Fleshner of the University Health Network in Toronto gave either a placebo or a combo supplement to 303 men. The combo consisted of 40 […]
Love handles and bulging bellies are linked by a new report to a higher risk of early deaths. The study appeared Monday in the online edition of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Experts examined 16,000 patients with heart disease and concluded that those with the biggest waistlines and love handles were most […]
An indoor smoking ban in China started to be enforced last Sunday as part of a goal by authorities to stem the growing tobacco use epidemic across this booming Asian country. The smoking ban only covers indoor public spaces including hotels, bars and restaurants. Implementing guidelines were issued in March by the Chinese Health Ministry […]
Obesity in children is a growing public health problem in many countries and is known to be caused by lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet, endocrine problems and possibly genetics. The condition is a major predisposing factor to heart disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus and many other conditions. The growing incidence of obesity in children not […]
Signs of autism can be detected as early as one year of age according to U.S. researchers who devised a novel tool for early screening. The checklist was tested on 10,479 babies at their first annual medical check-up. Since it is experimental at this stage, it will take some time before the tool is used […]
Leprosy cases that have suddenly sprang in the United States are now believed to have come from the lowly nine-banded armadillo. Researchers have earlier suspected that the leprosy bacteria came from the animals but recent DNA tests confirmed their theory. It is uncommon for people to contract the sometimes disfiguring but curable disease from armadillos […]
Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to better cardiovascular health leading some health experts to promote fatty fish and fish oil supplements to patients at risk of developing heart disease. But a new study appearing in the April 25 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that, while omega-3 fatty acids may benefit the […]
Electronic cigarettes are gaining popularity in many parts of the world and that has some health experts including the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration concerned about the health impact the products may bring to masses. There has been an ongoing debate on whether to regulate electronic cigarettes just like traditional tobacco products or drug-delivery devices […]
Coffee lovers need not fret anymore about enjoying a cup with the risk of increasing their blood pressure as there seems to be a weak link between the two, a new report suggests. It is widely known that high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart disease and a shorter life span. Coffee […]
Measles, a viral infection thought to be largely eradicated in the developed world, has staged a dangerous comeback in France and other parts of Europe. A report by the World Health Organization confirmed a measles outbreak in France of about 4,937 cases from January to March 2011 alone compared to 5,090 cases in all 12 […]
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