Electron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. New evidence published today in the Cochrane Library shows that human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines protect against cervical lesions in young women, particularly in those who are vaccinated between the ages of 15 and 26. It also summarizes findings on harms that...
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Drinking Cranberry Juice Will Not Cure Urinary Tract Infection, Water And Antibiotics Are More Beneficial
Contracting a urinary tract infection, also known as UTI, is not an easy subject to discuss. The infection affects part of the urinary tract, which consists of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Although UTIs can occur through a sexual act, it isn’t considered an STD, sexually transmitted disease, however, it can lead to a kidney infection...
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High-potassium foods to avoid with kidney disease
People with chronic kidney disease need to limit the amount of potassium they consume because their kidneys cannot process potassium properly, causing it to build up in the blood. Medications used to treat kidney disease can also raise potassium levels. One of the best ways to manage potassium levels is by making dietary changes. This may mean...
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Is ghee more healthful than butter?
Ghee is a type of clarified butter that contains fewer dairy proteins than regular butter. This ingredient can be used in place of regular butter, but is it healthier, and what are the benefits? Ghee can be used as a substitute for butter, and while butter is not necessarily bad for health, many people think...
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The Yogi masters were right—meditation and breathing exercises can sharpen your mind
It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks. A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing and attention. Breath-focused meditation and yogic breathing practices have numerous known...
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Intermittent fasting may have ‘profound health benefits’
Intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity among people looking to shed extra kilograms and maintain a healthy weight. Researchers argue that this type of diet may also slow down aging and disease. Intermittent fasting can help with weight management, but might it also bring other health benefits? In intermittent fasting, what essentially takes place in...
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Weight loss surgery may cause significant skeletal health problems
A new JBMR Plus review examines the negative impacts of weight loss surgery on bone health. The review of published studies notes that weight loss surgery can cause declines in bone mass and strength, and it is linked with an increased risk of bone fractures. Skeletal changes after surgery appear early and continue even after weight loss...
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Get off the golf cart if you have knee osteoarthritis
From presidents to retirees, more than 17 million people over the age of 50 golf regularly. Knee osteoarthritis, which causes swelling, pain, and difficulty moving the joint, is one of the leading causes of disability in this age group. It may seem intuitive that golfers with knee osteoarthritis should stay off their feet and ride...
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New technology offers hope for people with tinnitus
Nick Stein says he’s tried just about everything to relieve the ringing in his ears — a condition called tinnitus. “I tried masking, including having to have a fan on when I went to sleep or having a machine that makes sounds, like the sound of rain or a burbling brook,” he told CBS News. According...
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Study highlights need for strength training in older women to ward off effects of aging
Regular physical activity may help older women increase their mobility, but muscle strength and endurance are likely to succumb to the effects of frailty if they haven’t also been doing resistance training. That is according to the findings of a cross-sectional study led by the University at Buffalo and published in the journal Physical & Occupational...