Male smokers may be exposing themselves to even more danger, suggests a study recently published. Loss of Y chromosomes in men has been considered, thus far, a process that takes place with age, as men grow older. The disappearance of the Y chromosome was believed to be a benign but uncontrollable effect of aging. The study in question however raises some concerns as it has just revealed that … [Read more...]
Obese Individuals Cancer Risk is Reduced By Weight-Loss Surgery
According to a recent study Health Day News apart from helping the obese people shed extra pounds, weight-loss surgery may also lower their chances of a cancer diagnosis. Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of cancer to rates almost similar to those of people of normal weight, say the researchers from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. According to Doctor Cy Stein, … [Read more...]