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Catch the "silent killer" through vaccine
Xiao Gui received good and bad news simultaneously early this month. The good news was that vaccines — Gardasil and Cervarix — to prevent cervical cancer do exist. The bad news was that neither of the two vaccines was yet available in China. Xiao, 40, was very anxious to be vaccinated against HPV (human papilloma virus), as she was diagnosed HPV positive. Quietly damaging cells in cervix and invades surrounding tissues, HPV is a primary risk factor leading to pre-cancerous lesions in cervix. more... |
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HPV vaccine seems to be working,
abnormal Pap test results lower
A significant drop in abnormal Pap test results happened after girls and women were given a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, according to a researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). more... |
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A new study suggests that
aromatherapy yields too phew benefits
Alternative medicine has gained popularity in recent years. Proponents of one form, aromatherapy, contend that certain smells not only bring pleasure but can also improve emotional and physical health. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser and her team at Ohio State University conducted one of the most comprehensive investigations of aromatherapy; their findings were published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. more... |
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Coffee 'raises miscarriage risk'
Pregnant women should consider avoiding caffeine, say researchers who found even moderate consumption in early pregnancy raises the miscarriage risk. more... |
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The science of appetite
Somewhere in your brain, there's a cupcake circuit. How it works is not entirely clear, and you couldn't see it even if you knew where to look. But it's there all the same — and it's a powerful thing. You didn't pop out of the womb prewired for cupcakes, but long ago, early in your babyhood, you got your first taste of one, and instantly a series of sensory, metabolic and neurochemical fireworks went off. more... |
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New study confirms HRT
does not benefit older women
It is just one more nail in a coffin that has already been shut on the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for older women. The British Medical Journal today published on bmj.com new evidence that it should not be prescribed to women many years past menopause to help prevent chronic conditions, such as heart disease. But the authors support the view that HRT is a safe short term treatment for younger women in early menopause to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. more... |
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Hot flashes and hormones
Hormone therapy is an appropriate choice for some, but not all, women. On the benefit side, hormone therapy relieves hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness, and it may improve sleep, mood and concentration. It also preserves bone density and protects against fractures. But there also are risks, including higher rates of breast cancer, stroke, blood clots in the legs and lungs and, for older women, coronary heart disease. What questions do you and your doctor need to answer to make an informed decision about hormone therapy? And if you choose hormone therapy, how can you minimize the risks? Here are the key elements of that conversation. more... |
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