Health Update

Folic acid supplements could be dangerous for men

Folic acid supplements could be dangerous for menFindings from a 10-year study indicated that intake of nutrient in large quantity can increase risk of some diseases rather than reducing them. This study revealed that men who took folic acid supplements were at more than twice risk of prostate cancer as compared to those who didn't take the supplements. However men who got adequate amounts of folate in their diet were at slightly lower risk. Folic acid is a synthetic version of folate, a basic nutrient found in green, leafy vegetables.

Blood tests and ultrasound scans together can do early diagnose of ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer Recent study revealed that blood tests and ultrasound scans can diagnose deadly ovarian cancer at the most early and treatable stages. According to statistics, ovarian cancer was diagnosed in more than 21,000 women in the United States in 2008 and it killed more than 15,000; in Britain 7,000 women are affected by it annually and more than 4,000 lost their lives due to it.

Hepatitis Outbreak: 1 New Death Case In Gujarat’s Sabarkantha District; Death Toll Rises To 59

Hepatitis Outbreak: 1 New Death Case In Gujarat’s Sabarkantha District; Death Toll Rises To 59In a shocking development, one more death case of hepatitis has come to light in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat.

But, health officials in the state are leaving no stone unturned to make sure that there no other person dies because of this viral disease.

Dr. H S Patel, chief district health officer (CDHO), told, “One death has been reported from the Idar taluka of the Sabarkantha. While two new cases of hepatitis have been reported from Idar and Vujaynagar talukas.”

UK Surgeon Finds Permanent Solution To Stop Sweating

UK Surgeon Finds Permanent Solution To Stop SweatingThe newly launched Laser Sweat Ablation service guarantees to finish the embarrassing problem, called axillary hyperhidrosis, that affects over 300-million people in UK.

Surgeon Mark Whiteley, who pioneered keyhole surgery to remove varicose veins ten years back, launched the treatment.

His newest procedure consists of a local anaesthetic under the arms, accompanied by a laser that kills the sweat glands permanently before the treated tissue get removed using a suction method.

Pfizer To Launch 600 Smoking Cessation Clinics In India By 2010

Pfizer To Launch 600 Smoking Cessation Clinics In India By 2010Pharmaceutical major Pfizer is also in line to help smokers who are trying their best to quit this deadly habit.

The company said that it will set up 600 smoking cessation clinics across India by 2010 in partnership with private sector hospitals and clinics.

Hepatitis Outbreak: 8 New Cases Reported In Gujarat’s Sabarkantha Region

Hepatitis Outbreak: 8 New Cases Reported In Gujarat’s Sabarkantha RegionAccording to fresh reports, eight more cases of hepatitis have come to light in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat.

The fresh cases were registered from Modasa and other talukas of the region.

But, the state health officials are leaving no stone unturned to make sure that no other person dies because of this lethal viral disease.

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