Fertility :: Study Examines Female Fertility in India
Up to 10 million female fetuses may have been aborted in India over the past two decades following prenatal gender checks, according to a study published in a leading British medical journal.
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Prostate Cancer :: Obese Men Face Risks From Prostate Cancer
Obese men face an increased risk of dying from prostate cancer and doctors should be especially thorough when checking these patients for the disease, a new study suggests.
Weight Loss :: Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
With the problem of obesity approaching epidemic proportions, an increasing number of patients who have had bariatric surgery are now turning to plastic surgeons for body contouring to remove excess skin remaining after massive weight loss. Serving the informational needs of these surgeons, Quality Medical Publishing (QMP) is pleased to announce the publication of Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss, edited by Al S. Aly, MD, FACS, a leading expert on the topic.
Cerebral Palsy :: Cerebral Palsy Risk Linked to Early Virus Exposure
Exposure to neurotropic viruses like herpes shortly before and after birth can heighten a baby’s risk of developing cerebral palsy , Australian researchers report.
Colorectal Cancer :: New Screening Combo for Colorectal Cancer Testing
Use of a simple immunochemical fecal occult blood test (FOBT), in combination with the traditional guaiac FOBT, can more accurately detect colorectal cancer and may reduce the need for a more invasive colonoscopy.
Arthritis :: Exercising could reduce arthritis disability
Exercise may cut the risk of disability from arthritis, a study says. Arthritis is a condition affecting the health of bone joints in the body. People with arthritis are often reluctant to exercise as they fear it will make their condition worse.
Allergies :: Some may be allergic to work
U.S. workers experiencing symptoms of allergies or asthma in the workplace might actually be allergic to work. The American Academy of Allergies, Asthma & Immunology says up to 15 percent of adult asthma cases in the United States have job-related factors, accounting for approximately 24.5 million missed work days annually.
Vitamin D :: Low vitamin D during pregnancy can leave child with weak bones
Children whose mothers are deficient in vitamin D during pregnancy may grow up with lower-than-normal bone mass, putting them at risk of osteoporosis-related fractures later in life, a study suggests.
Weight Loss :: Tips to keep your calories under control
Though we all love satiating our taste buds by eating all the goodies available, especially so in this festive season, we should be, at the same time, careful enough to choose what is right.
Dental Health :: Healthy gums lead to healthy hearts
Healthy gums may be the key to a healthy heart. A new study has revealed that the treatment of gum disease may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.