Medical
Women who abstain from alcohol have healthy life
The researchers analyzed data from adults taking part in the FAMILY Cohort study, which analyzes things that contribute to the well-being of citizens in Hong Kong. Whereas doctors know that overindulging in alcohol can have an effect on mental health , it stays unclear whether or not individuals who drink moderately would fare better by changing into teetotalers. [Full Article...]
UK Offers HPV Vaccines To Boys, Aiming To Stop 100,000 Cancer Cases
Worldwide, about 5% of all cancers are linked to the HPV virus. Human papilloma virus ( HPV ) may be the cause of most cervical cancers in women , but vaccinating boys will not only help protect their partners who may be susceptible to contracting the virus via sexual transmission, but also reduce the circulation of the virus in general. [Full Article...]
Women Who Quit Drinking Alcohol May Have Better Mental Well-Being
They compared this with data from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, a representative survey of 31,079 people conducted by the National Institute on alcohol abuse in the United States. "These results remained consistent after adjustment for sociodemographic characteristics, BMI, smoking status, self-reported diseases and physical activity", the study says. [Full Article...]
Hormone-Blocking Treatment Could Raise Dementia Risk In Prostate Cancer Patients
The study focused on men in their 70s, on average, with local or advanced prostate cancer diagnosed between 1996 and 2003. A new large analysis has found that Alzheimer's disease may be a risk to older prostate cancer patients who receive hormone-blocking treatment. [Full Article...]
Strain of common cold virus can help cure bladder cancer
These tumours devoid of immune cells are known as "cold" areas immunologically; however, treatment with the virus causes inflammation and immune cell stimulation to create "immunological "heat". Urine samples taken from the patients also showed that after the cancer cells had died, the virus continued to attack cancerous cells in the organ. [Full Article...]
Florida Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Not Only In The Water
Family members said Fleming was walking in the surf, near the groins, when she slipped. In an effort to save her infected life, doctors performed surgery. Dr. Vega said people with weakened immune systems, including senior citizens and people with liver disease are most at-risk. Different bacteria can cause necrotizing fasciitis . [Full Article...]
Joe Biden Rips Into Ocasio-Cortez, Calls Her Policies 'Irrational'
Biden believes that "Democrats who are very progressive on social issues and very strong on education and healthcare" have the recipe for electoral success. The former vice president also said he doesn't believe "in the way" that other Democratic presidential hopefuls are proposing most liberal policies, including tuition-free college with the cancellation of all student loan debt. [Full Article...]
Health Officials Urge Precautions Against Mosquitoes Due To West Nile Virus Activity
Mosquitoes with WNV are usually active between dusk and dawn. Standing water along the arroyos, ditches, wetlands and even the side of the road are breeding grounds for mosquitoes. There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus. Bowen mentioned some of the ways that Seneca County residents can combat the spread of mosquitoes this summer. [Full Article...]