There are two important cures that the health industry has been lacking for years. The first is a cure to AIDS. A vaccination, which has proven to be about 30% effective, has recently made the news. While there is still no cure, it is safe to say that we are getting closer to learning how to prevent HIV. Science is certainly advancing over the years, and we can only hope that in the future, there will be a cure for HIV. There is no doubt that the new vaccination seems to be a step in the right direction.
Texas Donates $3 Billion to Find Cancer Cure
Obesity and Swine Flu: How the Two are Related
Yahoo News reports that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released new information in regards to the number of swine flu cases in the United States. Last week, the number of people who have had the swine flu has risen from 34,000 to 37,000, while the number of people who have died from the swine flu has risen from 170 to 211.
Disease Prevention Proving To Be Very Costly
Many people spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to prevent themselves from getting diseases. For example, a lot of people take part in weight loss regimens in order to decrease their risk of getting diabetes. According to Yahoo News, however, research shows that only 1/7 people actually benefit from these programs. Most people do not lose weight or end up diagnosed with diabetes, despite their efforts.
New Research Finds that Being Overweight Increases Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Americans are known to be much more obese and overweight than any other country. After all, Americans are known to love their burgers and fries from greasy food chains. Many are aware that being overweight or obese is not healthy, but often do not realize the extent of how unhealthy it really is. It is likely that while you are increasing your waistline, you are also increasing your risk of cancer.
Economic Troubles Lead to Stress Eating
It is a known fact that many Americans eat when they become more stressed out. This is not anything new in the world of psychology. With all of the economic problems that are currently affecting the United States, a lot of Americans are beginning to gain weight. The reason? Stressful eating, of course.
Japan Tops Average Life Expectancy List at 83 Years
The World Health Organization released the life expectancy results as of 2007 and Japan tops the list with an average life expectancy of 83 years. Amazingly, in spite of being one of the richest Countries in the world, the United States placed well back on the list with an average age expectancy of only 78 years. This comes as a shock to many Americans, but it really should not when you consider the melting pot of cultures, and the poor health care system that we are currently suffering in.
Tonsil Cancer May Be Caused By Oral Sex Study Shows
From the weird news files, a recent study has shown that tonsil cancer could possibly be caused by oral sex. Stockholm, a city that has been studied extensively by the Karolindka Institute, has found a direct link between HPV (human papillomavirus) and tonsil cancer. HPV has always been linked with cervical cancer, but there are over 100 variations of the cancer causing HPV.
Americans To Face Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage?
It appears that support for an American mandate to fall into place where you, I, and everyone will be forced to carry health insurance. Senator Baucaus, as well as a influential coalition supports this idea that was originally backed by Hillary Clinton and opposed by President Obama. Even Obama seems to be softening his stance on the healthcare mandate, as the President elect did not dismiss the idea and rather conceded that it will be “part of the debate” when his vaunted healthcare reform begins. What exactly would this mean to Americans?
Bottled Water: Safer than Tap?
Conventional wisdom in the United States says that tap water is practically unfit for human consumption, but a new study authored by The Environmental Working Group suggests that many varieties of bottled water are no safer or “purer” than water straight from the tap in your kitchen.
American Kids Three Times More Likely to be Medicated than Europeans
According to a recent study published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry And Mental Health, American children are approximately 3 times more likely to be medicated with psychotropic drugs for emotional or mood disorders, than European children.
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