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Carpal tunnel, male infertility, back pain and more to come with laptops

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Carpal tunnel, male infertility, back pain and more to come with laptops Over the last decade or so, laptops emerged as major electronic gadgets which are used by almost all sections of the people. These days more and more people depend on the mobile computing devices, and laptop has its own importance among them. Laptops bring so many health problems. The health risks get doubled up when it’s used by placing it on lap. Laptops generate extreme heat which might affect fertility in males. On long usage, laptops also cause hearing loss, vision problems and even back pain. Male infertility – A lot of men who are using laptops might not know that their fertility is at risk with the heat generated by the laptops. Laptops, when placed on lap, will heat up the male reproductive system which needs to be cooler than the normal body heat. This excess heat will affect the sperm production. Carpal tunnel – Carpal tunnel syndrome normally worries the people who type a lot on t...
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E-cigarettes’ safety questioned by scientists

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E-cigarettes’ safety questioned by scientists E-cigarettes gained a lot of popularity over last few years. The usage of e-cigarettes is high in many countries including some of the developing countries. E-cigarettes have been tagged safe when compared to the traditional cigarettes. But the scientists in United States are questioning the safety of e-cigarettes and some are demanding health officials to pull back e-cigars from the market until their safety is scientifically proved. Scientists from the University of California, Riverside, United States, have evaluated e-cigarettes of different companies, and found out many safety issues with them. The team of researchers found some serious flaws in the e-cigarettes’s safety and design segments. They also said there aren’t any proper scientific researches or studies which could prove the safety factor. The team representative said that this research would go down in the book as an important study conducted on the e-cig...
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Osteoporosis drug found to be effective against oral cancer

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Osteoporosis drug found to be effective against oral cancer In a recent study conducted at Ohio State University in the United States, the scientists found osteoporosis drug to be effective against the oral cancer. Scientists have conducted several tests on the mice, and these results showed osteoporosis drug (zoledronic acid) working well in controlling the oral cancer in the mice. This study brings a new ray of hope in the head and neck cancer patients, as this could turn out to be a supplemental therapy for them in additional to the available treatments. This drug, zoledronic acid is currently approved by FDA for the treatment of osteoporosis. Zoledronic acid (brand name – Zometa) stops bone resorption in osteoporosis patients by killing a bone damaging cell. Scientists feel this drug has the potential to become an additional treatment option beyond the standard treatments like chemotherapy. Zoledronic acid is also considered to be a safe drug, and its abilit...
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Drinking during pregnancy, a controversial study

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Drinking during pregnancy, a controversial study We normally see doctors suggesting pregnant women to completely stay away from the drinking, but a new study has stated that a drink or two during pregnancy doesn’t show any impact on the physical or mental health of the children. As per this study, mothers who drink lightly during pregnancy have had their children physically and mentally same as of the children of the mothers who have given up drinking during pregnancy. This study was conducted on 11,500 mothers and the researchers questioned both the mothers and their children. The research team gathered the information on the drinking habits of the mothers during pregnancy, and they also tested their children for any behavioral problems. According to this study, a ‘drink’ means a small quantity of wine or a pint of beer. This study was conducted in UK under the guidance Yvonny Kelly, PhD., University College London. Most of the doctors around globe normally suggest ...
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Prostate cancer pill from J&J could extend life by 4 months

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Prostate cancer pill from J&J could extend life by 4 months Prostate cancer pill from Johnson & Johnson could become the next big thing in the prostate cancer treatment market, as the clinical study has proved this pill has extended the life of prostate cancer patients by approx four months. Johnson & Johnson’s ‘Abiraterone’ might hit the market in 2011. This new prostate cancer drug development by J&J could bring some big changes in the area of prostate cancer treatment. There have been lots of researches and studies going on around the globe to treat aggressive prostate cancer better. In 2010, there are two prostate cancer treatments that were approved. With the clinical success of J&J’s prostate cancer pill, the company hopes to clinch some quick share in the market. Johnson & Johnson will soon apply for the marketing rights in United States and in Europe as well. According to reports, J&J will file marketing applications by the end of...
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Blood pressure could be lowered by walnut diet

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Blood pressure could be lowered by walnut diet Blood pressure is a serious health condition, and it’s directly responsible for many big diseases like heart and kidney failure. Millions around the globe suffer with high blood pressure, and there has been no proper permanent solution for it, except keeping it under control. A new study has revealed the connection between walnuts and the blood pressure. It has been proved in this study that walnuts can help lower the blood pressure. Patients, who suffer from higher from high blood pressure due to the bad cholesterol, were found to be benefited from the walnut diet. Speaking to the occasion, Professor Sheila West from Penn State University, has told this is the first scientific study that proves connection between blood pressure and walnuts. The research team divided the test takers into three groups, and assigned them with three different diets. The first one with walnut diet, second one with walnuts and flaxseed oil, a...
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