Health (General) – Weekly Newsletter for December 13-20, 2010

Monday, December 20, 2010

Breast cancer among pregnant women on rise

LONDON – Breast cancer rates among pregnant women are on the rise, warns an expert.

The diagnosis of the disease in expectant mothers leads to a terrible dilemma as the treatment can be devastating for the unborn child.
The chances of birth defects in children were higher amongst breast cancer patients regardless of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Breast cancer among pregnant women on rise.

Karunakaran’s condition worsens: Doctors (Lead, superseding previous story)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The condition of former Kerala chief minister K. Karunakaran, who has been hospitalised for the past few days, has “worsened”, a medical bulletin said Monday.

He has breathlessness and his blood count is low. His kidneys are also not functioning properly, a doctor said.
Karunakaran was admitted to a private hospital here following …. Source : Karunakaran’s condition worsens: Doctors (Lead, superseding previous story).

Karunakaran’s condition fails to improve: Doctors

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The condition of former Kerala chief minister K. Karunakaran, who has been hospitalised for the past few months, has not improved, a doctor attending on him said Monday.

He has breathlessness and his blood count is low, the doctor said.
Karunakaran, 92, was admitted to the hospital following fever. The doctors are contemplating … Original source on Gaea Times at : Karunakaran’s condition fails to improve: Doctors.

‘Dental Facelift’ promises to make you look up to 10 years younger!

LONDON – A pioneering new non-surgical technique, which promises to not only give you a perfect set of teeth, but also restructure the face to make it look up to ten years younger, has been dubbed as the ‘Dental Facelift’ in the U.S.

This four-step procedure involves manipulating of veneers, which are widely used by cosmetic … Read more >>.

Scan spots womb cancer before symptoms show up

LONDON – A test that can detect womb cancer in women months or even years before any symptoms show up has been developed.

The ultrasound scan can pick up the first signs of tumours in patients who feel perfectly healthy.
A study of 96 women found this method was 80 percent effective in picking up …. Read the original article : here.

Australian women worry about genital ‘abnormality’

SYDNEY – Almost half of Australian women in a study said they would consider cosmetic genital surgery.

A study of almost 800 women revealed that 75 percent did not like their partner looking at their genitals during sex because they feared their body parts would be a turn-off, The Age reported Sunday on its website. … Original article on : Australian women worry about genital ‘abnormality’.

Want to lose weight? Get out of depression

WASHINGTON – Improving your mood might be the link to losing those extra pounds, suggests a new study.

The new study cites past surveys that show having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more – classified as obese – increases a person’s risk of depression by 50 percent to 150 percent.

“I expect that the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Want to lose weight? Get out of depression.

Meet the Kansas State University prof who works while walking!

WASHINGTON – Most of us get away with eating or listening to music while working, but this Professor walks.

Kansas State University professor Deb Sellers was very well acquainted with the ill effects of continual sitting and no exercise. So walking looked like the only other alternative.

She and husband, Mark, designed and built a standing desk … Read more >>.

WHO endorses new test for detecting TB in less than 2 hours

WASHINGTON – Dr. David Alland, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, is the driving force behind the rapid tuberculosis test that received World Health Organization endorsement this week.

The test, which uses DNA technology to diagnose tuberculosis in less than two hours, will be widely distributed to countries around … Original article on : WHO endorses new test for detecting TB in less than 2 hours.

Vitamin D ‘cuts breast cancer risk by 43 pc’

LONDON – A new study has suggested that high levels of sunlight combined with a diet packed with Vitamin D can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 43 per cent.

Laboratory studies have suggested that Vitamin D may have a number of anti-cancer effects and has been shown to slow the spread of cancer cells.

Researchers …. Original source : Vitamin D ‘cuts breast cancer risk by 43 pc’.

High intakes of folic acid may be linked to cancer

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that increased consumption of folic acid can reduce birth defects including neural tube defects, congenital heart disease and oral clefts but high intakes of folic acid may be linked to adverse events such as …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Flat-dwelling kids ‘more likely to be exposed to tobacco smoke’

LONDON – A US study has shown that kids living in flats have 45pc more exposure to tobacco smoke than those in detached houses.

According to researchers from Harvard and Rochester Universities, the exposure in flats is due to the smoke seeping in through walls … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Flat-dwelling kids ‘more likely to be exposed to tobacco smoke’.

Osteoporosis drug may benefit patients with oral cancer

Washington, Dec 14 ANI): In a study of mice with oral cancer, a drug currently approved for osteoporosis treatment has been shown to reduce bone loss.

The research suggests that the drug could serve as an important supplemental therapy in patients with head and neck cancers that erode bone.

In this Ohio State …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Longer life spans scarred by more sickness

WASHINGTON – Longer life spans are scarred by more number of years of sickness than before, reveals a new study.

Indeed, a 20-year-old today can expect to live one less healthy year over his or her life span than a 20-year-old a decade ago, even though life expectancy has grown.
From 1970 to 2005, the …. Read the original article : Longer life spans scarred by more sickness.

Compound extracted from tree ‘can help fight leukemia’

KUALA LUMPUR – A new compound is showing promise against some forms of cancer like leukemia.

The compound comes from the Aglaia foveolata tree, found in Sarawak’s highlands, and has entered pre-clinical trials.

Scientists at the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC), which owns the intellectual property rights to the plant, say that the experiments found an extracted compound …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Smoking accounts for more than a third of severe rheumatoid arthritis cases

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that smoking accounts for more than a third of cases of the most severe and common form of rheumatoid arthritis.

The study has also found that it accounts for more than half of cases in people who are genetically susceptible to development of the disease.

The researchers conducted their research …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Smoking accounts for more than a third of severe rheumatoid arthritis cases.

Pills to bust blues raise heart attack risk

LONDON – Pills to bust the blues carry fatal heart attack risks too, says a new research.

The latest study by Mark Hamer of the University College, London shows that people on older drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, are at far higher risk of cardiovascular disease than those taking the newer class of pills, selective serotonin … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pills to bust blues raise heart attack risk.

Tax on Sodas Proved Futile to Lose Weight

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — According to a new study there will no such profound effect by imposing a tax on soda as it might not speak loud enough to help people lose weight.
In an effort to combat the growing obesity epidemic, legislators in some states have recently contemplated charging a sugar tax on sweetened … Read : Tax on Sodas Proved Futile to Lose Weight.

FDA Warns Men on Sexual Enhancement Pills

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is asking men to prevent themselves from taking Man Up Now capsules that is sexual enhancement pill for men.
According to FDA the capsule contains an active ingredient found in Viagra that can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Though the capsule is marked as …. Source : FDA Warns Men on Sexual Enhancement Pills.

We spend more time sick now than 10 years ago

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that average “morbidity,” or, the period of life spend with serious disease or loss of functional mobility, has actually increased in the last few decades.

The research was carried by Eileen Crimmins, AARP Chair in Gerontology at the University of Southern California, and Hiram Beltran-Sanchez, a postdoctoral fellow at … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : We spend more time sick now than 10 years ago.

How virus triggers cervical and mouth cancer

LONDON – Scientists have discovered an important new way in which the human papilloma virus (HPV) triggers cancer in what could lead to new treatments for cervical and mouth cancer.

HPV infection is known to increase the risk of developing cancers of the cervix and mouth with …. Original article on Gaea Times at : How virus triggers cervical and mouth cancer.

Human body can create its own vaccine to boost the immune system

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered that the human body can create its own vaccine, which boosts the immune system and helps prevent chronic inflammatory diseases.

Researchers at the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Human body can create its own vaccine to boost the immune system.

Study on zebrafish paves way for new cancer treatment

WASHINGTON – The imaging of tumour growth in zebrafish has shed light on how newly formed cancer cells can co-opt the immune system into spreading the disease.

The work is leading the way for investigations into potential therapies for eliminating early-stage cancer in humans

Using different coloured … Read more »».

Regular exercise may prevent middle-age weight gain

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that young adults, particularly women, who maintained high levels of moderate and vigorous activity over a period of 20 years experienced smaller gains in weight and waist circumference during the transition from young adulthood to middle age, compared to individuals with lower activity levels.

Arlene L. Hankinson, of the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Regular exercise may prevent middle-age weight gain.

Constipation more likely in kids avoiding green diets

LONDON – Children who avoid greens in their diet are 13 times more likely to be constipated, says a new study.

The research also found that drinking less than two glasses of water daily increases the risk significantly.
Constipation is an often painful condition when bowel movements are infrequent or hard to pass and can … Original article on : Constipation more likely in kids avoiding green diets.

Drinking 3 glasses of milk daily ‘cuts heart disease risk by 18pc’

WASHINGTON – Drinking three glasses of milk per day decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease by 18 percent, says researchers.

Wageningen and Harvard University researchers examined 17 studies from Europe, USA and Japan, and found no link between the consumption of regular or low-fat dairy and any increased risk of heart disease, stroke or total mortality.

“Milk …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Drinking 3 glasses of milk daily ‘cuts heart disease risk by 18pc’.

Have asthma? Allergens could be growing in your lungs

WASHINGTON – A University of Leicester study looking at the allergic reactions that asthmatics suffer towards a common mould have found that many people with asthma actually had the mould growing in their own lungs.

The team based in the Institute for Lung Health at the University of Leicester and Glenfield Hospital examined the impact on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Have asthma? Allergens could be growing in your lungs.

Catching flu early can protect you from asthma later

LONDON – Catching viruses such as flu when you’re younger could protect you from developing allergies later in life, says a new study.

Kids today are far too ‘clean’ for their own well being as the immune system can over-react if it doesn’t have enough viruses to fight, it points.
The study bolsters evidence that …. Read the original article : here.

Drinking alcohol with rich meal ‘doesn’t cause indigestion’

LONDON – While alcohol may slow down digestion following a rich calorific meal, it will not cause indigestion symptoms such as heartburn, belching and bloating, according to a new research.

In order to determine the effects of alcohol on the digestive system when rich meals are consumed, investigators at the University Hospital of Zurich, led by … Read more >>>.

Kosovo PM likened to “mafia-like” Albanian group responsible for kidney racket

PRISHTINA – A Council of Europe inquiry report on organised crime has revealed that Kosovo’s Prime Minister Hashim Thaci is the head of a “mafia-like” Albanian group responsible for smuggling weapons, drugs and human organs through eastern Europe.

According to The Guardian, the two-year inquiry identified Thaci as the chief of the network that … Read more : Kosovo PM likened to “mafia-like” Albanian group responsible for kidney racket.

‘Staph’ bacteria prefer the taste of human blood

WASHINGTON – Vanderbilt University scientists have discovered that “Staph” bacteria prefer the taste of human blood.

“Staph” bacteria feed on blood. They need the iron that’s hidden away inside red blood cells to grow and cause infections.

The researchers report that Staphylococcus aureus (staph) favours human hemoglobin – the oxygen-carrying protein that contains iron – over … Read more »»».

Finally, a ‘fountain of youth’ drug?

LONDON – A fountain of youth drug which could help people stay fit and healthy long into old age has been unveiled by doctors.

In tests, tiny amounts of the drug lenalidomide massively boosted immune system chemicals key to fighting off invaders from bugs to tumours. Concentrations of one of the protective compounds rose more …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Finally, a ‘fountain of youth’ drug?.

Zero-calorie candy for sweet-looking face

LONDON – The first sweet candy claiming to make people look better is to hit the shops here next year.

‘Beauty candy’, part of the ‘Beauty’in’ brand, claims to increase energy levels, boost health, slow down the ageing process and improve skin complexion.
The confectionery supposedly contains zero fat, preservatives, sugar and sodium, has less … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Zero-calorie candy for sweet-looking face.

Being a part of social groups ‘can improve mental health’

WASHINGTON – A new study has concluded that being a part of many different social groups can improve mental health and help a person cope with stressful events.

And it also leads to better physical health, making you more able to withstand-and recover faster from-physical challenges.

Belonging to groups, such as networks of friends, family, clubs … Read more >>.

Body fat distribution linked to a higher risk of ER-negative breast cancer

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that body fat distribution does not play an important role in the incidence of every subtype of premenopausal breast cancer, but is associated with an increased risk for estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancer.

Previous studies have shown that the association between body mass index (BMI) and the risk … Read more »».

Asthma patients have garden mould growing in lungs

LONDON – A common garden mould that causes an allergic reaction in asthmatics actually grows in many patients’ lungs.

The discovery was made during research into the impact of the mould Aspergillus fumigates on asthmatics. The fungi is usually found in soil and compost heaps.
Andy Wardlaw of the University of Leicester, who led the … Original article on : Asthma patients have garden mould growing in lungs.

Social networks help members cope better with challenges

SYDNEY – Being part of different social groups can improve mental health and enable one to cope better with stressful events, reveals a new study.

Belonging to groups, such as networks of friends, family, clubs and sport teams, affects mental health because groups provide support, help one feel good about self and keep one …. Source : Social networks help members cope better with challenges.

A quarter of Brit kids are overweight or obese by the age of 5

LONDON – A new report has revealed that a quarter of Brit children are already overweight or obese when they start school at the age of 4.

And by the time they leave primary school at the age of 11, more than one in three will be too fat and at serious risk of long-term health …. Original article on Gaea Times at : A quarter of Brit kids are overweight or obese by the age of 5.

New discovery shows promise against pancreatic cancer

WASHINGTON – Johns Hopkins scientists have made a new discovery that could be helpful in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

By determining what goes missing in human cells when the gene that is most commonly mutated in pancreatic cancer gets turned on, scientists have discovered a potential strategy for therapy.

The production of a particular cluster of …. Original article : New discovery shows promise against pancreatic cancer.

How ‘chameleon-like’ HIV virus eludes treatment by mutating

WASHINGTON – A new study has shed light on how chameleon-like HIV virus constantly mutates into forms and gets away even from the best cocktail of current therapies.

This understanding may help developing better tests and treatments for patients.

Stefan Sarafianos, … Read more : How ‘chameleon-like’ HIV virus eludes treatment by mutating.

Pak should do away with 43 training camps on its soil: Russian envoy

NEW DELHI -Russia’s Ambassador to India, Alexander M. Kadakin, on Friday, described terrorism coming out of Pakistan as cancer, and urged Islamabad to do away with the 43 terrorist training camps that are known to be operating from its soil.

“We want Pakistan to solve its internal problems. We don’t want …. Read the original article : here.

Couples with kids ditch fruit, vegetables

LONDON – Busy parents are much more likely to wolf down unhealthy meals compared to childless couples.

University of Reading researchers found couples who only had to take care of themselves ate two kg more fruits and vegetables over a fortnight than the ones with families.
The study revealed that parents also bought less meat …. Source : Gaea News Network.

‘Industry pressure led to deferment of tobacco warnings’

NEW DELHI – The new and graphic pictorial warnings on tobacco products were deferred due to pressure from the tobacco industry, including ITC and the Pan Shop Owners Association, an RTI query has revealed.

According to NGO Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) that filed the RTI, the government has “admitted” that the new pictorial …. Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Industry pressure led to deferment of tobacco warnings’.

How to accomplish weight loss resolutions in the New Year

WASHINGTON – The best way to shed those extra pounds is to break down the weight loss resolutions into small, manageable tasks you can work on every day.

Stefanie C. Barthmare, a psychotherapist with the Methodist Weight Management Center in Houston said, “Instead of making the number on the scale the focus, look for other ways … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How to accomplish weight loss resolutions in the New Year.

Powerful biomarker panel for early detection of breast cancer discovered

WASHINGTON – Using a new, powerful method for rapidly screening molecules associated with breast cancer, scientists have discovered a broad panel of 28 early predictors, or biomarkers that may aid in the early diagnosis of the disease.

“We do not have any available blood markers for breast cancer,” said proteomics expert Joshua LaBaer from the Biodesign … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Powerful biomarker panel for early detection of breast cancer discovered.

Indian doctor censures Nepal ex-crown prince’s lifestyle

KATHMANDU – The man who had saved Nepal’s crown prince Paras three years ago, when he had a heart attack, is unhappy with the lifestyle of the now deposed royal, calling it “unhealthy”.

Indian cardiologist Bharat Rawat, who carried out an emergency operation on Paras’ heart at the Norvic International Hospital in Kathmandu in 2007, … Read more >>>.

Tiny smart chip to combat chronic pain

LONDON – A revolutionary new smart chip, the size of a match head implanted in the spinal cord, blocks pain signals and prevents them from reaching the brain.

The tiny device works by monitoring the nerves carrying pain signals and firing electrical pulses of up to 10 volts that block the undesirable signals from reaching … Read : Tiny smart chip to combat chronic pain.

Genetic variation linked to liver cirrhosis in alcoholic Caucasians identified

WASHINGTON – A variation in the PNPLA3 (adiponutrin) gene is associated with cirrhosis of the liver and elevated transaminase (liver enzyme) levels in alcoholic Caucasians, a new study by German researchers has found.

The risk of cirrhosis in alcoholics in the genetic high-risk group might be as high as 25 pc to 50 pc.

Alcoholic liver … Original source on Gaea Times at : Genetic variation linked to liver cirrhosis in alcoholic Caucasians identified.

Bobby Jindal hit by fifth recall petition by disillusioned voter in 2 yr office term

WASHINGTON – Bobby Jindal, the Indian origin Governor of Louisiana, was hit by another recall petition on Wednesday after an independent voter sought Jindal’s removal because of cuts to higher education and health care programs.

According to Politico, Jindal has been hit by five recall petitions, including the latest one, so far in just two years …. Source article : Bobby Jindal hit by fifth recall petition by disillusioned voter in 2 yr office term.

Stove fumes as big a killer as AIDS

NEW DELHI – Your kitchen stove can do more than cook your meals – it can cook your goose too!

Some 400,000 Indians die each year due to the toxic fumes from kitchen stoves that use firewood or biomass like cow-dung. A British NGO has now joined forces to stop this hazard by introducing improved …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Stove fumes as big a killer as AIDS.

Beauty with brains: Brit student wins World Miss University title

LONDON – A British student, who is an honours graduate, a champion kick-boxer, a model, an actress, and an aid worker, has become the first in UK to win the World Miss University title.

Katie Farr, 24, from Leeds, who beat 40 other …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Beauty with brains: Brit student wins World Miss University title.

Novel drug may benefit cystic fibrosis patients

WASHINGTON – Researchers have suggested that cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with normal to mildly impaired lung function may benefit from a new investigational drug designed to help prevent formation of the sticky mucus that is a hallmark of the disease.

Called denufosol, the investigational medication can be given early in the CF disease process, and may …. Source : Novel drug may benefit cystic fibrosis patients.

Drinking tea may prevent weight gain caused by junk foods

LONDON – Want to shed those extra pounds but still eat your favourite junk foods? Well, drinking tea could be the solution.

Researchers at Kobe University, Japan found that regular consumption of tea also suppressed damaging changes in the blood linked to fatty foods that can lead to type 2 diabetes, reports the Daily Mail.

GE Healthcare to distribute infant warmers in rural India

BANGALORE – Global medical equipment maker GE Healthcare Friday announced that it would soon distribute low-cost infant warmers in rural India in partnership with social enterprise Embrace to help improve rural infant care.

The warmer, in the form of a small sleeping bag, not only keeps infants warm for hours, but also helps protect them … Read this article on Gaea Times at : GE Healthcare to distribute infant warmers in rural India.

Baba Ramdev to enter politics?

DEOGHAR – Baba Ramdev, renowned yoga guru, on Friday hinted at having political ambitions.

Ramdev is currently on his anti-corruption drive called ‘Bharat Swabhiman Yatra’ in Jharkhand’s Deoghar District.

Ramdev claimed he is out to ‘cleanse’ the world’s largest democracy of 1.2 billion people of … Read more »».

Expansive health insurance announced for Goan families

PANAJI – Chief Minister Digambar Kamat here Friday announced a universal health scheme under which every family in Goa will be covered for first and secondary health aid up to Rs.60,000.

Kamat said that every family in the state with five members or less, would be covered under the insurance cover scheme.
“We … Read more >>>.

Childless couples ‘enjoy a better diet of fruit and veggies than families’

LONDON – A new study by experts at the University of Reading has revealed that childless couples enjoy a better diet of fruit and veg than families.

Researchers found that adults who had only themselves to look after ate almost 5lb more fruit and vegetables than families …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Childless couples ‘enjoy a better diet of fruit and veggies than families’.

People in 60s cope better with stress

WASHINGTON – People in their 60s are better at coping with stressful situations than their younger counterparts and empathizing with the less fortunate.

A team of researchers led by University of California, Berkeley psychologist Robert Levenson, is tracking how our emotional strategies and responses change as we age.
Their findings support the theory … Read : People in 60s cope better with stress.

Avoid 3D TV – it can make you really sick

LONDON – Avoid 3D TV as it can disorient the brain, causing eye strain, headaches, nausea and sickness, scientists warn.

And the closer one is to the screen, the worse one feels, making 3D TVs more problematic than cinema screens.
Studies show that in up to 20 percent of the viewers it could even induce … Original source on Gaea Times at : Avoid 3D TV – it can make you really sick.

US students defend decision to defy ‘boobies’ bracelets ban

LOS ANGELES – Two middle-school students in the US have defended their decision to defy a school district ban of the popular ‘I [heart] boobies!’ bracelets, saying they did it for breast cancer awareness.

Brianna Hawk, 13, and Kayla Martinez, 12, were suspended from a Pennsylvania school in October for wearing the bracelets, which administrators had …. Source article on Gaea Times at : US students defend decision to defy ‘boobies’ bracelets ban.

Scans show more brain activity when people meditate

LONDON – People who pray, meditate and perform religious rituals show considerably more activity in their brain’s frontal lobe during these activities than when the brain is at rest, a scientist has found.

Andrew Newberg from the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Medical College in the US is a proponent of neurotheology, which tries to … Read : Scans show more brain activity when people meditate.

Heart patients watch out, winter can be deadly

GURGAON/NEW DELHI – As the mercury dips, doctors warn that heart patients are at double the risk of suffering a cardiac attack as compared to summer.

Though winters see lesser diseases linked to breeding of bacteria and viruses, the fall in temperature poses an additional risk for those suffering from heart problems or high blood … Read : Heart patients watch out, winter can be deadly.

Vatican Library carries books on Hinduism and Yoga

NEVADA – Even the Vatican Library has books on Hinduism and Yoga.

Catalogue search reveals that besides nine books on the subject of Yoga, Vatican Library carries books on Hindu civilization, manners-customs-ceremonies, music, pantheon, psychology, theology; in addition to some titles on Hinduism.

Well known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauding … Read more >>>.

Recognise hospitals practising alternative systems: Homeopathic Congress

NEW DELHI – Accreditation process for hospitals practising homeopathy needs to be stepped up as recent studies have proven the efficiency of homeopathy in managing chronic diseases, doctors said at the 17th All India Homeopathic Congress here.

“Recent research and studies have proven the efficiency of homeopathy in managing chronic diseases such as cancer and …. Source article : Recognise hospitals practising alternative systems: Homeopathic Congress.

Assange’s ‘promiscuous lifestyle, refusal to test for HIV led to charges’

LONDON – A WikiLeaks employee has shed new light on the allegations of sexual misconduct that led to Julian Assange’s legal troubles.

WikiLeaks’ Swedish co-ordinator said in an exclusive interview that the two women, who say Assange sexually assaulted them, would never have complained to police if he had agreed to take an HIV test, reports … Read more >>>.

Wealthy people more likely to be get certain cancers

SYDNEY – People living in wealthy suburbs are more likely to get certain types of cancer than those living in poorer zones, according to a report by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

The report revealed that richer people were more likely to get breast, prostate and skin cancer, and poorer people were more likely to …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Wealthy people more likely to be get certain cancers.

Mistletoe helps kiss cancer side-effects goodbye

LONDON – Mistletoe ‘magic’ may seal romance, bestow fertility and bring peace to warring spouses, according to folklore. Now the plant has also been credited with the power of healing, currently being harnessed to combat the side-efects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

A new outpatient unit at the independent Raphael Medical Centre in Kent, which offers …. Original article : Mistletoe helps kiss cancer side-effects goodbye.