Why Don't Men Put On Sunscreen?
Guys seem to never shop for, or even wear sunscreen.
HEALTH (MSM)
Gastric bypass helps treat diabetes, but has risks
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – Two years after surgery, people who have had gastric bypass have better control of their type 2 diabetes than people who did not, but also had higher risk of infections and bone fractures, according to a new international study. “Some doctors had thought that gastric bypass could cure diabetes, but that did not happen for most of our patients,” said coauthor Dr. Charles J.
Paralyzed Man Drinks Beer by Moving Robotic Arm With His Mind
Erik Sorto hasn’t moved his arms or legs in more than 10 years.
At-home walking program group support helps people with poor leg circulation
By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) – Group sessions that teach and encourage people with poor circulation in their legs to walk regularly on their own improves mobility and prevents its loss, according to a new study. The findings suggest that supervised activity is not essential for peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients, and doctors and other healthcare providers should not rule out at-home programs, said the study’s lead author. “We
How and Why Everyone Needs to Support LGBTQQ Young Adults Who Are Living with Cancer
There are many sociological factors that influence the health of populations in North America. These include, but are not limited to: education, physical environment, income, social support, employment, gender, culture and healthy child development. In Canada, we are fortunate to have a universal healthcare system. However, despite this, we see…
How and Why Everyone Needs to Support LGBTQQ Young Adults Who Are Living with Cancer
There are many sociological factors that influence the health of populations in North America. These include, but are not limited to: education, physical environment, income, social support, employment, gender, culture and healthy child development. In Canada, we are fortunate to have a universal healthcare system. However, despite this, we see…
Tobacco firms get partial win over claims on smoking effects
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court says America’s largest tobacco companies must inform consumers that cigarettes were formulated to increase addiction, but not that they lied about the dangers of smoking.
How and Why Everyone Needs to Support LGBTQQ Young Adults Who Are Living with Cancer
There are many sociological factors that influence the health of populations in North America. These include, but are not limited to: education, physical environment, income, social support, employment, gender, culture and healthy child development. In Canada, we are fortunate to have a universal healthcare system. However, despite this, we see…
The Family Dinner
The family dinner may itself be an endangered species in this modern era of fast food, electronic distractions, and isolated eating on-the-fly. The composition of that meal may be among the reasons other species are endangered, and that confluence is today’s harangue. But we may begin with our own species.We know what Homo sapiens should eat….
Tobacco firms get partial win over claims on smoking effects
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court says America’s largest tobacco companies must inform consumers that cigarettes were formulated to increase addiction, but not that they lied about the dangers of smoking.