Curative vs. Palliative Surgery

Mesothelioma has a complex growth pattern that makes complete surgical removal a very difficult task, which is why surgery that aims to remove all cancer cells is more accurately described as “potentially curative” rather than “curative”.Part of what makes cancer such a stubborn malady...

Mesothelioma Surgery

For patients who are in the process of being diagnosed or have just been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, surgery is typically one of the standard treatment options doctors will want to consider.Depending on your health and the stage of your cancer, mesothelioma surgery may be used...

Vitamin B causes cancer in men?

Feeling tired out? Want to boost your energy level in a fast and allegedly healthy way? A lot of us turn to vitamins, which explains why 50 percent of people in the United States take some form of dietary supplement, as the Atlantic reported.Unfortunately, a recent study published in the...

Why Pregnant Women Are More Susceptible to Zika Virus

We know that Zika virus can be especially risky for pregnant women, increasing the risk of birth defects. But a new study from the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine may have insight as to why. Researchers looked at how the virus affected the blood of healthy men,...

The healthiest part of an avocado may get thrown away

The avocado has become synonymous with trendy cuisine and numerous health benefits. The yellow-green flesh inside the fruit is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients and is a good source of healthy fats.But new research suggests a part of the avocado that’s normally thrown in the...

Can poor sleep lead to Alzheimer’s or dementia?

One in three Americans doesn’t get enough sleep, and 45% of the world’s population doesn’t either. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls that a “public health problem,” because disrupted sleep is associated with a higher risk of conditions including diabetes, stroke...

Baby boomer women 'drinking heavily'

Problem drinking among the young may be declining, but those over 50 are drinking more - and taking more drugs. say researchers. Baby boomers are suffering the effects of easy access to cheap alcohol, experts say More and more women over 50 are drinking heavily, prompting fears for their...

Vaginal seeding after Caesarean 'risky', warn doctors

New mothers should not embrace the trend of "seeding" their babies with vaginal bacteria, say doctors. It exposes children born by Caesarean section to bacteria that could have coated their bodies if they had been born vaginally. The idea is bacteria help train the immune system and lower...

High doses of vitamin B tied to lung cancer risk, study says

Men who took high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 supplements had a higher risk of lung cancer, and the association was highest among current smokers, according to a study published Tuesday. The study found a 30% to 40% increased risk of lung cancer among men taking these vitamins from individual...