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Parry-Romberg syndrome is an extremely rare autoimmune disorder also known as progressive facial hemiatrophy. continue reading...
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During a medical study from 1946-1948 held in Guatemala City’s Central Penitentiary, the American Public Health Service undertook experiments on the inmates using prostitutes infected with syphilis and gonorrhea. continue reading...
Ladies and gentlemen (yes, even men should be wearing protection) it’s time to get sun savvy. continue reading...
The old saying has some truth to it- you are what you eat! continue reading...
Regardless of how bad your gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms are, successfully fighting heartburn and acid reflux also requires some changes in lifestyle, ranging from the food you eat to the clothes you wear. Here are some tips to help you out: continue reading...
There is still no cure, but there are some methods of prevention that can decrease the risks of breast cancer. continue reading...
We all dislike tests, but when it comes to your health it’s more important than ever to make sure you ace them. continue reading...
Inegy, a drug used to treat high cholesterol could cause cancer, doctors warned last night.
Heart experts called for caution over the use of Inegy, which is taken as a daily pill. continue reading...
You can’t change most things that increase your odds of getting breast cancer. But building the following five priorities into your life may cut your risk—or make it more likely you’ll find cancer early, when it’s more easily treated.
1. Limit yourself to two or three alcoholic drinks a week. continue reading...
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) — As 3D images illuminate the viewfinder, a joystick delicately maneuvers a pair of robotic arms. It may sound like a video game, but Dr. Nikhil Shah is actually performing cancer surgery.
In this case, the surgeon is removing a man’s prostate gland. Robotic surgery is a growing trend in treating prostate cancer. The number of cases have increased sevenfold in the past four years, from 10,000 in 2004 to a projected 70,000 in 2008, according to Intuitive Surgical Inc., the creators of the robotic device. The advantages of robotics — fewer side effects and quicker recovery times in many patients — have led to increased use for other surgeries, including hysterectomy, kidney cancer and some heart procedures. Read more… continue reading...
