Medical
Even one drink a day may increase cancer risk
A study in the United Kingdom earlier this year, for instance, found that just 20 per cent of women getting screened or treated for breast cancer knew that drinking alcohol was a risk factor for breast cancer. Those that drank two or fewer drinks a day had an elevated most cancers danger no matter how lengthy they'd consumed alcohol. Compared with non-drinkers, the risk for colon and liver c... [Full Article...]
Flu blamed for 3 deaths in Missouri
A Pierce County man in his 40s was the first person to die of flu-related causes in Washington during the 2018-2019 flu season, according to the state health department. "We just don't know". Flu is widespread in 16 states, though not necessarily at intense levels in each, the CDC said. New York City and 14 states, including Maryland and Virginia, are experiencing moderate flu activity. [Full Article...]
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Kentucky's abortion ultrasound law
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a Kentucky abortion-related law to go into effect that requires a doctor, while performing a pre-abortion ultrasound, to describe the image and make the fetal heart tone audible to a patient. Doctors failing to comply face fines and can be referred to the state's medical licensing board. "By refusing to review the Sixth Circuit's ruling, the Supreme Court has ... [Full Article...]
Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992
In some cases, the illness can be fatal. There is no cure for polio , which invades the nervous system and can cause irreversible paralysis within hours, but it can be prevented with vaccines . She emphasized that people who have not been vaccinated in Malaysia and nearby countries are at risk. Vaccination activities and monitoring will be carried out to try and contain the spread of the... [Full Article...]
New health team announced for Cambridge and North Dumfries
The Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team has been announced as one of the first 24 teams in Ontario to implement a new model of organizing and delivering health care. Elliott said integrating the several groups that participate in the LHIN's, will clear a large portion of the bureaucratic red tape. "The tangible thing that's coming is intangible - collecting information about wh... [Full Article...]
World AIDS day observed on December 1
How important is it to commemorate World AIDS Day and continue having conversations about HIV, AIDS and safe sex? World AIDS Day is this weekend, but why is the red ribbon worn? Know your status: What does it mean? The 2018 theme "Know your status" highlights the importance of people getting tested for HIV. [Full Article...]
United States study suggests breast cancer, hair products link
It found that, overall, women who said they used permanent hair dye in the year before enrolling in the study were 9% more likely to develop breast cancer when compared with women who did not. While the study suggests an increased risk for women, these results need to be replicated in other studies to make a conclusion, the NIH said. The National Institute of Health reported Wednesday that women... [Full Article...]
Anti-vaxxer arrested as Samoa battles measles epidemic
In the Marshall Islands they have been contending with a severe dengue threat, followed by influenza, while also ensuring the islands are prepared for any measles outbreak. Samoa has received aid to combat the crisis from Australia, New Zealand, France, Britain, China, Norway, Japan, American Samoa, the United States and the UN. [Full Article...]