Health Update

Coffee Can Save Women From Uterine Cancer

Coffee Can Save Women From Uterine Cancer A recent study has brought good news for women who like to drink coffee. A Japanese study has shown that women drinking three cups of coffee every day are lowering the risking of developing uterine cancer by 60 percent. This research was conducted by researchers at Japan's National Cancer Center.

In the study, researchers followed 54,000 women aged 40 to 69 over about 15 years. During this timeperiod, 117 women developed cancer in the womb. The study subjects were divided into four groups on the basis of coffee consumption.

Study: Vitamin B Is Not Helpful For Patients Suffering From Coronary Artery Disease

Patients suffering from coronary artery disease are generally prescribed vitamin B supplements. It is believed that these supplements reduce the risk of death in these patients, but a recent research has shown that Vitamin B supplements might not be as effective as claimed. This study was led by Marta Ebbing, lead researcher and M.D. of Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen.

Study: Chewing Gum Can Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Study: Chewing Gum Can Reduce Stress & Anxiety The recent research has given one more reason to indulge in pleasure of chewing gum. A team of researchers led by Andrew Scholey, professor of Behavioural and Brain Sciences, Swinburne University, Australia has found out that chewing gum can reduce stress and anxiety, and can help to improve memory.

Study: Number Of Allergic Reactions Associated With HPV Vaccine Increases

Study: Number Of Allergic Reactions Associated With HPV Vaccine IncreasesA recent research has shown a higher-than-expected rate of a severe allergic reaction to HPV vaccine, Gardasil, in young women in Australia. This rare and severe allergic reaction is known as Anaphylaxis. This allergic reaction leads to hives or an itchy rash, a quickening heart beat and wheezing or breathing difficulties.

Study: Heart Bypass Better Than Angioplasty

Study: Heart Bypass Better Than AngioplastyResearchers have said that for patients with difficult-to-treat clogged arteries, a bypass surgery was better than drug stents. Based on the results of a major clinical study by Dutch researchers presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting in Munich, experts said patients who had angioplasties were twice as likely to require another procedure within a year. Douglas Weaver, president of the American College of Cardiology, said, "Despite the advent of drug-eluting stents surgery comes out a winner."

Study: Children Of Older Fathers are at Higher Risk of Bipolar Disorder

Children born to fathers who are over 30 have greater chances of developing bipolar disorder also known as manic depression, said researchers. Sweden's Karolinska Institute led one of the largest studies to try to find a link between mental illness and paternal age. Previous studies had said that there was a link between schizophrenia and autism in children born to older fathers and last year a Danish study added bipolar disorder in list as well.

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