Wednesday 12 June 2019

Obesity Can Make MS Symptoms Worse

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The researchers foundt hat obese people have higher levels of inflammation than people of lower weight. That inflammation can affect the central nervous system and cause MS symptoms to worsen.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MMsz5I

'Dad Shaming' Is Real, Survey Shows

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More than one-quarter of dads surveyed said negative judgments of others undermined their parental confidence, while 20% said that it discouraged them from getting more engaged with parenting.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MJZQi0

Tuesday 11 June 2019

Expert Panel Backs PrEP for People at High HIV Risk

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Best known as the two-drug combo pill Truvada, PrEP prevents HIV from establishing a permanent infection in people exposed through sex or injection drug use, the CDC says.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/31teaP1

Cancer Survivors Predicted to Top 22 Million by 2030

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Currently, thanks to better screening and treatment, more than 17 million Americans who had cancer remain alive, the American Cancer Society said in a new report.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2KK2d1p