New Virus Puts Men at Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer

Washington - A new virus has been identified that puts a man at increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in American men, effecting an estimated 1 in 6. Read more

Growth Factor Injections May Mend a Broken Heart

Researchers of a new study say that injecting mice with growth factor can mend their broken hearts without the use of stem cells.

Stem cell therapy is very controversial because many view it as being unethical. Read more

Drinking Green Tea Slows Prostate Cancer Growth

Green Tea Compound Called Polyphenon Slows Down Growth of Prostate Cancer

Researchers of a new study say that green tea may actually help slow down the rate at which tumors of the prostate grow.

They reached this finding following a study of men all between 40 and 70 years of age, all of whom diagnosed with prostate cancer. Read more

Study Proves Depression Gene Does Not Exist

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Results of a new study suggest that a rumored gene that was said to increase a person’s risk of becoming depressed actually does not exist.

Study results from 2003, suggested that a person was more likely to develop depression if they had a genetic variant and were exposed to numerous stressful events. Read more

Psoriasis Raises Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - People who live with the skin condition psoriasis are also at risk of suffering a heart attack, say researchers of a new study.

Psoriasis is a very nasty skin condition that is characterized by plaque build up on the skin resulting in a blotchy appearance. Read more

Sinus infections linked to increased risk of toxic shock syndrome in kids

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Results of a new study suggest that children diagnosed with sinus infections maybe at increased risk of developing toxic shock syndrome.

Toxic shock syndrome is usually associated with tampon use, and up until now has been overlooked in children because of its rarity. Read more

Skin Cancer Drug Reduces Appearance of Wrinkles

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - A chemotherapy cream used to prevent a type of skin cancer maybe the next big thing when it comes to reducing wrinkles.

The cream is called Flourouracil and is used to prevent a rare type of skin cancer called actinic keratose which is caused by overexposure to sunlight.

Results of a study showed that initially the application of the cream promoted itchy and irritated skin but after a few days, symptoms passed and wrinkles began to fade.

Participants also noted softer skin when the cream was applied, leading to an overall better appearance.

In total, 21 participants took part in the study, all of whom previously diagnosed with actinic keratoses.

All participants were followed for 6 months, and told to apply the cream to their faces regularly.

Researchers noted that after the initial discomfort passed, participants reported softer skin, and less wrinkles.

This cream may turn out to be the next big thing when it comes to wrinkle removing, because it is cheaper than the alternative which is botox.

Study Links Depression to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Results of a new study suggest that people who are depressed are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia in people over the age of 65, and is eventualy fatal as there is currently no cure for it. Read more

Obesity Surgery Increases Fracture Risk in Patients

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Results of a new study show that bariatric surgery, used to help people lose weight can increase risk of fractures.

Obese people are already at risk of various diseases such as diabetes and cancer, and now according to US researchers, fractures also when they try to lose weight. Read more

Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis Relapse

Results from a US study show that new mothers with multiple sclerosis can reduce their risk of having a relapse by breastfeeding.

Researchers are unsure why this is the case, but think it may have something to do with hormonal balances in the body. Read more

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