The Seattle Times (7/13, Daza) reports that "men are at higher risk than women of developing cancer within their lifetime, and astudy " published in the journal Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention "shows they are also more likely to die from it." Michael Cook, lead investigator and researcher at the National Institutes of Health, and colleagues "examined 36 … Continue reading Men May Be More Likely Than Women To Die From Most Cancers
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VNTV Episode #5 – Nutrition and the Eyes Part Two with Dr. Hoang Ho, OD
Filmed on July 8th, 2011, we finished our discussion on the proper supplementation to insure great eye health and overall physical health. Our emphasis was on strong anti-oxidants that help the body rid of free radicals which can cause cancer and other degenerative diseases. We also went into detail about diabetic retinopathy caused by diabetes, … Continue reading VNTV Episode #5 – Nutrition and the Eyes Part Two with Dr. Hoang Ho, OD
Younger Children May Respond Better To Amblyopia Treatment
MedPage Today (7/11, Walsh) reported, "Younger children with amblyopia respond better to treatment than do their older peers," according to a meta-analysis published online July 11 in the Archives of Ophthalmology. After examining data on some 996 children, researchers found that youngsters "younger than seven had significantly greater improvements for both moderate (P<0.04) and severe (P<0.001) amblyopia than … Continue reading Younger Children May Respond Better To Amblyopia Treatment
Genetics, Lifestyle May Contribute To AMD Progression
The Boston Globe (7/8, Satija) reported that a study published in the July issue of Ophthalmology detailed the influence of genetics and environment on the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers "looked at over 200 male pairs of identical twins" in which some twins both had the disease but at different stages, or only … Continue reading Genetics, Lifestyle May Contribute To AMD Progression
Experts Warn Deep Tan Will Give Way To Permanent Skin Damage
HealthDay (7/8, Thompson) reported that physicians stress that a deep tan from a tanning salon "will eventually give way to permanent skin damage caused by the ultraviolet rays emitted by a tanning bed -- damage up to and including potentially deadly skin cancer." And, even though "most people spend more time in the sun during … Continue reading Experts Warn Deep Tan Will Give Way To Permanent Skin Damage