Obesity :: Weight loss surgeries effective for some
A review of weight loss surgeries on more than 22,000 extremely obese patients found the procedures helped many lose more than 100 pounds and combat related health problems.
Month: October 2004
Polio :: Vaccine-induced polio eradicated in United States
A switch from a live polio vaccine to an inactive one appears to have eliminated all U.S. cases of the disease caused by the vaccine itself, the federal government reports.
Prostate cancer :: Soy for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the number one cancer diagnosed in men over age 45. While this disease is very common in the United States, it’s not as common in Japan or China. So, what’s the difference? What we eat could be the key to preventing prostate cancer.
Bladder Cancer :: Vitamin E reducing bladder cancer risk
According to the American Cancer Society, 60,000 people will be newly diagnosed with bladder cancer this year. For some, smoking and genetics may be to blame. But, a new study on diet highlights the promising roles of two nutrients in reducing the risk of developing bladder cancer.
Osteoarthritis :: Painkiller lotion effective for knee arthritis
The class of painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve the pain of osteoarthritis, but they may cause stomach problems. The solution might be to avoid the stomach all together.
Obesity :: Metabolic syndrome common in teens
Nearly one third of overweight or obese teenagers have the metabolic syndrome, a cluster of disorders that raise the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, according to a new report.
Pregnancy :: Genetic clue to preeclampsia found
Researchers have identified a genetic factor that can help predict whether a woman will suffer a risky pregnancy.
Breast cancer :: Facts about breast cancer
The causes of breast cancer are still being researched, although it is known that a woman’s lifetime exposure to estrogen and her age at the time of her first childbirth play an important role.
Breast cancer :: BOADICEA computer program predicts women’s cancer risk
Scientists said they have developed a computer program that can predict whether women have a high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. By using detailed family history, the program called BOADICEA selects women who are most susceptible to the illness and would benefit from further screening or treatment.
Heart Disease :: alcohol consumption linked with irregular heart beat
Alcohol consumption may slightly increase the risk for developing a certain type of irregular heart beat, known as atrial fibrillation, or atrial flutter.