Men are gaining more than 20 pounds after twenty years have a greater chance of contracting prostate cancer than those who retain their youthful weight to old age. However, these data may vary depending on race and social status, say scientists. The researchers found that among the 84 thousand Americans of middle age, the white and African-Americans, if they gained weight after their age, the risk of prostate cancer is lower. Compared with white...more
Women with excessively large breasts experience a multitude of discomforts, both physical and emotional. Back aches, painful indentations that have resulted from pinching bra straps, rashes under the pendulous tissue, neck and shoulder aches, inability to participate in athletics or to even fit into clothing easily are reasons why women choose to have breast reduction surgery, also called reduction mammoplasty.During a reduction mammoplasty, a...more
Recent reports in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada have indicated that the annual number of mesothelioma deaths is increasing. Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of lung cancer related to asbestos exposure. Exposure is often result of working in an industry, such as the insulation or automotive, which uses asbestos in manufacture or production. Because mesothelioma usually manifests 20 to 40 years after the first exposure, many reported cases derive from asbestos exposure that occurred in the 1960s and 1970s. According to calculations by the Center for Disease Control, mesothelioma deaths are expected to peak around 2010 in the United States whereas in the United Kingdom, the Health and Safety Executive predicted mesothelioma cases would continue to rise until 2016. The Canadian government reported mesothelioma cases shot up 67 percent in the last 15 years. Males are more likely to develop mesothelioma, although expects predict the number of mesothelioma cases involving females will increase as well. In some areas, mesothelioma cases have almost doubled, suggesting the increase is due to a legacy of asbestos exposure from the 1960s. Once diagnosed, cancer...more
Author: sean sandvikAsbestos Testing – Why? Asbestos testing seeks to detect the presence of asbestos in any given material. When any asbestos containing material is disturbed, it releases very thin invisible fibers that may remain suspended in the air for many hours, and have a causative association with a plethora of disease manifestations...more
Author: DeeBistro MD offers gourmet diet delivered meal and has a team of expert dietitians and a doctor on call to make sure your tailored weight loss program will be a future success. Award winning chefs prepare doctor designed meals that are kept fresh and then frozen rapidly to seal in the nutritional contents and flavors. Bistro has a new...more
Larger breasts aren't always better, just ask any woman born with a naturally abundant bosom and she'll probably have a long list of complaints. Large breasts can cause physical problems such as chronic back pain and poor posture. They can also make it difficult to buy proper fitting clothing and bras, especially if the woman happens to be smaller in size everywhere else.Premature sagging is inevitable as the excessive weight of the breasts stretches the tissues. Of course there are also social pressures associated with a well-endowed chest. Some women find they are taken less seriously as professionals, or simply tired of unwanted attention-both positive and negative.It is a popular option for many women in this situation. The surgery helps remove excess breast tissue and when necessary can reshape and reposition the breasts to appear more aesthetically pleasing and youthful.The benefits of this surgery are numerous for women who struggle with the size of their breasts. Most importantly for women this will alleviate the physical discomfort associated with larger breasts. Your posture will improve immensely, and as a result, your self-esteem is usually boosted as...more
Author: whitney braswellNeck pain is a common occurrence for many people in their daily lives. Often known as Cervical Spondylosis later in life, this general term refers to the relative "wear and tear" of the joints in your neck. This can create...more
People have all sorts of questions and concerns regarding liposuction (also called lipoplasty and suction lipectomy). Some are worried about the amount of pain that they will experience. Some are worried about the possibility of severe and...more
Author: Nancy WhiteThe most important chance you might make to your lifestyle is with the food you put in your mouth, when you have been diagnosed with cancer There are many cases of Cancer but the major is the wrong food you eat in everyday. As you...more
Recently there has been an uproar about the new recommendations made by a group concerning the guidelines for breast cancer screening. The new recommendations pushed back the recommended age at which women should begin getting regular mammograms and...more
Author: saichon sannokA quick glance at any of the literature will tell you that black men are more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men and most of the statistics agree that the risk for African-Americans over two and a half times that...more
Author: Mark A. AbrahamsColon cancer is a major illness and one that causes life altering effects. Colon Cancer Treatment Cost This form of cancer is one of the most common in the nation. Most colon cancer patients suffer from polyps, which are...more