For the past couple of years, we’ve heard a great deal about the Zika virus. It’s a virus that is spread by mosquitos of the genus Aedes. These are the same type of mosquitos that also spread dengue fever and chikungunya. Once bitten by an infected mosquito, the virus can travel through a person’s bloodstream
Whether we like to admit or talk about it, each sex has their own key identifying physical attributes. For many women, it’s their breasts and the thought or realization of losing one or both breasts is like asking many of them to give up their femininity or womanhood. To many women, losing their breasts is
Last week, the Federal Drug Administration took historic action in giving their approval for a revolutionary living drug treatment used for treating children with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, also known as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Yes, this is a form of cancer and by being called ‘acute’ means that it is aggressive, developing quickly and if not
As everyone ages, many of us experience aging’s most embarrassing condition to some degree. In some, the condition is only occasional and not that embarrassing, but for others, it is a regular source of urgency and embarrassment. For these people, the condition can be so severe that those who suffer from it will rarely venture
From the time we were little kids, our parents were constantly on us about brushing our teeth at least once a day, usually before going to bed. Fifty to sixty years ago, it was all about brushing, brushing and brushing of our teeth. Then about thirty to forty years ago, flossing became just as important
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve discussed 4 of 5 major categories of gynecological cancers. We’ve covered urinary, ovarian, cervical and vaginal cancers. Today, we’ll discuss the fifth category of gynecological cancers – vulvar cancer. Just to be clear, vulvar cancers are those that occur on labia major, labia minora (outer and inner genital
Millions of Americans get some form of cancer. The cost of treating and fighting cancer reaches into the billions of dollars. One source lists the cost of cancer care in 2010 at $157 billion. Imagine how much could be saved if researchers could find a successful way to fight cancer that didn’t require traditional chemotherapy
[Journal Sentinel] — While there is no one specific food that fights cancer single-handedly, eating a healthy, balanced diet could be a factor in reducing your cancer risk. Strong evidence shows that a diet made up of a variety of foods like fruits, whole grains and vegetables can help reduce cancer risk. Research also shows
When I attended university, I used to volunteer in the venomous animal lab. Among the many things I got to do, I helped milk a variety of venomous snakes including several species of rattlesnakes and cobras. The venom was used for the production of anti-venom and for medical research, as there are many different properties
FRIDAY, June 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Cancer can be a frightening, nerve-wracking disease, and medical science often overlooks the emotional toll it takes on patients. Now, a trio of new studies shows that three therapy programs can help people deal with the turmoil and stress of cancer. One study focused on a brief series
