Friday 27 December 2019

Could 1 Dose of HPV Vaccine Be Enough?

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First introduced in 2006, the multi-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent most cervical and anal cancers among children and young adults exposed to the virus. It can also prevent the majority of both HPV-driven oral and penile cancers.



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Regular Exercise Cuts Odds for 7 Major Cancers

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The study authors found that the harder you exercise for that recommended time, the more you reduce your cancer risk.



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Thursday 26 December 2019

Could Brain Scans Spy Kids' Mood, Attention Problems?

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Brain scans may help doctors diagnose children's mood and attention problems earlier in life.



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Skin-Lightening Cream Could Cause Nerve Damage, CDC Report Warns

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Doctors report that skin lightening cream from Mexico caused mercury poisoning in a California woman. She's not able to feed or care for herself.



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'Intermittent Fasting' Diet Could Boost Your Health

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A new review in the New England Journal of Medicine says intermittent fasting helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, and may benefit brain health.



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