Saturday, January 18, 2014

Drink lots of sweetened Increase Risk of Cervical Cancer

Excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is proven to damage the brain. Most recently, researchers claim that sugar-sweetened beverages consumed in excess can increase the risk of uterine cancer in women.

Researchers say those who drink soda with a maximum of 78 percent greater risk for the deadly disease, than those who do not drink much soda.

These findings confirmed the researchers observed 25,000 women aged between 50-60 years who developed endometrial cancer or uterine cancer for 14 years. Each participant provided data detailing what they ate and drank, and half of them admitted often consume soft drinks.

Approximately 600 participants at last reported uterine cancer. Even so a team of researchers from the University of Minnesota is not to ascertain if women who consume lots of sugar-sweetened beverages certainly have some unhealthy habits.

It's just that investigators believe the sugar content in soft drinks is the key that makes a woman experiencing weight gain. Though fat cells that many women have obesity that trigger the production of estrogen, a hormone thought to cause cancer of the uterus. As reported by the Daily Mail, Sunday.

Moreover obese women tend to have more insulin in the body. This hormone is also often associated with the risk of uterine cancer.

"It's been a lot of research that documents the artificial sweetened drinks contribute to the obesity epidemic. Because too much sugar is proven to improve a person's caloric intake, including raising the risk of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, " said researcher Dr. Maki Inoue - Choi.

To maintain health, drinking sugar-sweetened beverages are not prohibited, but in reasonable quantities aka not most. For everything that excessive effect is not good. In addition to moving the alias habit also exercise regularly.

Breast Cancer Can Appear Without Lumps

Breast cancer is always identical with the lump that grows around these sensitive organs. However, not all breast cancers in the form of lumps, no bumps at all because cancer can also raged.

"There is a breast cancer that no lumps at all. There were 20 types Breast cancer, the majority of that cancer with a bump., But no such thing as inflammatory breast cancer, " said Dr.. Alfiah Amiruddin, MD, MS, consultant breast surgeon of RS Mitra Kemayoran, in the event Corporate Gathering & Health Lecture : ' Recent Trend Breast Surgery ' at Hotel Royal Kuningan, Jakarta.

Unlike other types of breast cancer, Dr. Alfiah explained that this type of cancer does not show any bumps at all. Symptoms usually indicated inflammation (inflammation) such as insect bites.

"There's no bump at all but instead the most malignant, " added the doctor. In this type of cancer, cancer cells do not form lumps in the breast, cancer cells actually reverse blocking lymph vessels that normally keep the lymph fluid moving in the breast, as reported by WebMD.

When the normal flow of lymph fluid is blocked, can make the breast looks red and swollen and feels warm, as if it is infected and inflamed. Swelling can also cause a lot of small dimples in the skin.

Because without any symptoms such as a lump, this type of cancer is often diagnosed late and usually have spread to the other organs.

"For that reason, important to do screening for women aged over age 40, especially if a family history, mother, aunt or grandmother who had breast cancer, it was moved up one step, " said Dr. Alfiah.

According to Dr. Alfiah, for women over 40 years should have a screening mammogram every year or. Thus, it will be known if there is calcification in the breast, which was able to indicate the presence of cancer.

" Do not wait until there is a lump, " said the doctor

Over Time Sitting, Risk Men's Colon Cancer

Not only one time research says life lazing would damage one's health. A number of diseases are associated with this habit, like diabetes and heart attacks. Most recently, over time sit appear colon cancer risk, particularly in men.

Details, a team of researchers from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University states that prolonged sitting increases the risk of a man to have an adenoma or benign tumors in the colon, which became the early symptoms of colon cancer. As reported by the Huffingtonpost, Wednesday.

" With the discovery of an increased risk of recurrence of adenomas in the large intestine, especially in men with the highest sedentary time, we believe efforts to reduce sitting time is added to the list of public health recommendations to improve health and prevent the disease in the community, " said researcher Christine L. Molmenti Sardo, Ph.D., MPH, from the Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University.

Research presented at the meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research is based on observations of the 1,730 people who took part in two trials held the University of Arizona.

All participants claimed to have undergone colonoscopy or removal procedures adenomas of the colon, at least once within a period of six months before the start of the study. Although the researchers found no association between sedentary activity with a recurrence of adenomas in the large intestine when looking at existing data on male and female participants simultaneously, researchers actually found a link that you want when observing the data only male participants.

The man who spends as much time as 11.38 hours or more just to perform sedentary activities ( such as reading a book or watching television ) have a risk of up to 45 percent higher to have more adenomas than men who only spent 6.9 hours doing sedentary activities.

Not only that, high sedentary activity coupled with low -intensity physical exercise is associated with a risk of emergence of adenomas researchers back up to 41 percent. Even the condition of man 's participation in sedentary activity and physical activity are equally low is still much better than the men who are ' active ' lazing all day.

Another study released in 2011 also presented each year there are more than 170,000 cases of cancer that occurred only because the sufferer sitting habits.

Friday, January 17, 2014

7 Cancer Symptoms are rarely Men Relize

Cancer symptoms are difficult to identify on their own because usually these signs can also be associated with other health problems. More difficult if the symptoms of male cancers. Because compared to women, men are known to be lazy to the doctor for a consultation, let alone cancer screening.

Though important for men and women with cancer to determine the specific changes in the body that may indicate cancer. 8 refer to the cancer symptoms are often ignored men as quoted from Emaxhealth, Friday following.

1. Changes in the breast
Not many men who develop breast cancer but that does not mean that men are at risk of experiencing it. Even the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. estimates that in 2013 there will be more than 2,200 men with cancer that generally affects women.

Changes in the breast that may indicate breast cancer in men include wrinkles or hollows in the breast, nipple get into, lumps in the breast, nipple or breast skin reddening and peeling nipples.

2. The size and weight of the testes changed
Is your testicles feel heavy or sudden changes size ? It could be cancer. Testicular cancer usually affects men aged 20-39 years of age but if you are more than that and you are still having symptoms in question, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.

3. Sudden weight loss
If it were not for the diet program but you experience sudden weight loss, say 10 percent of your body weight in just a period of 3-6 months, then the condition for concern.

4. Changes in lymph nodes
Because there are more than 500 of the lymph nodes in the body, you probably do not need to check one by one. But you need to check regularly whether the lymph nodes in the armpits, neck and genitals swell or grow beyond normal size. If so, it could be a symptom of cancer or an infection.

5. Fever is not known why
If one day you feel suddenly stricken with fever and the fever did not go away, it's time to check what is happening to your body. Fever itself is actually one of the ways the body to fight infection, especially if the fever can not know its origins because it indicates that it could be cancer.

6. The contents of the oral cavity changes
Open your mouth wide and say ' ahh ' in front of the mirror. If you see a white stain on the tongue or sores in the mouth that does not go away, it could be a sign of cancer.

Moreover, if these symptoms appear after you smoke or chew tobacco much because you run the risk of oral cancer. For that various changes in the mouth should be examined by a dentist or your personal doctor.

Nail Polish Could Increase Cancer Risk?

Nail polish as one of women's favorite cosmetics, both teens and adults, are now popular again. But be careful, before buying make sure you pay attention to the ingredient beforehand yes.

Quoted from Max Health News, Tuesday, concerns about potentially risky substances in nail polish questioned. This is mainly related to the three main content contained in some nail polish, among them formaldehyde, a carcinogen or cancer-triggering substances are used as a hardening agent nails.

While the two other materials associated with developmental disorders, namely toluene to retain the plasticizer dibutyl phthalate and color ( DBP ) for added flexibility and sheen to the nails.

Although the United States had conducted several campaigns to eliminate or replace the content of these three, in fact, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control returned to find that some companies only change the label, but still use it.

Janet Nudelman, co - founder of an advocacy group Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, said there was concern some people may be at risk from these chemicals, although most companies claimed most of their products are safe for consumers.

"Using only occasionally and not every time may not lead to the emergence of long-term health consequences., But some researchers say there is a concern for those who work in nail salons, " said Nudelman.

In addition to them, the children are also known to be highly susceptible to phthalates such as DBP, as it may pose a risk of impaired growth and development. Because the fact that some pediatricians often give suggestions to reduce the nail biting habit in adolescents who use nail polish.

Pregnant women are also advised to not use nail polish or nail polish during pregnancy. Quoted from realbeauty, nail polish and polish remover fluid is known to contain harmful chemicals that can cause pregnancy problems such as birth defects and impaired growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, before purchasing and using nail polish, pay attention to womb health.

Prevent Cancer with Benefits of Black Rice

Black Rice is actually somewhat purplish as it's long known to have many benefits. Savor it turned out to be proved by scientists who conduct a scientific test.

Scientists from Louisiana State University analyzed samples of bran ( powder leather ) from black rice grown in the southern United States. As a result, scientists discovered black rice had higher levels of antioxidants such as anthocyanins ( anthocyanin ) are soluble in water.

Fruits and vegetables contain anthocyanins which are usually dark colored like blueberries. The black color like this also contained in black rice.

Research shows that antioxidants from plants could stop the dark harmful molecules, helps protect arteries and prevent the DNA damage that leads to cancer.

"Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more anthocyanin larger than those found in blueberries. Black rice also contain a little sugar and more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants, " said Zhimin Xu scientist Dr. as quoted from dailymail.

According to Dr. Zhimin, black rice plants would be economical to improve health. Food manufacturers said, could use black rice bran extracts to make cereals, beverages, cakes, biscuits and other healthy foods.

Black rice itself has long been used in China that should only be consumed by the nobility that is known as ' Forbidden Rice '. While Asian countries are generally also are familiar with the black rice is usually consumed during special celebrations.

The scientists presented the findings at the '240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston this week.

Black rice also has a lower carbohydrate content than ordinary rice with iron- content is high enough.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Masturbation Can Reduce Risk of Cancer and Diabetes?

Benefits of Masturbation - Can Reduce Risk of Cancer and Diabetes?

 Some experts say masturbation as a healthy sex method for exaggeration and body hygiene is not maintained. Even two researchers in Australia discovered the healthy benefits than just incredible sexual satisfaction.

Anthony Santella, public health researchers from the University of Sydney and colleagues Spring Chenoa Cooper agreed if masturbation can prevent a variety of chronic diseases, including cystitis or urinary tract infection, diabetes and cancer of the prostate.

" For women ( 85 percent ), it can help prevent infection of the urinary tract, including the cervix. Because when aroused, this process makes the cervix stretched and circulation of fluid in the cervix, so that the bacteria -laden fluid is wasted, " said the researcher, as quoted by the Daily mail, Friday.

Both are also added if masturbation can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, reduce insomnia and tension due to the release of hormones during sex independently, as well as increasing the strength of the pelvis down through contraction that occurs when an orgasm.

Then masturbation was considered to protect against cancer, particularly for men. Several studies have shown that men who regularly have sex or masturbate a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. Mainly due to the release of toxins from the prostate gland during ejaculation.

Not only that, two researchers from Australia is also argued masturbation can prevent a person affected by depression. Not because when orgasm, someone produces endorphins which is identical to the ' happiness ' and resulted in an increase in the hormone cortisol, which can strengthen the immune system.

Moreover, they added that masturbation is ' the most convenient method to maximize one's own orgasm ', so that people who regularly masturbate stress, pain and reduced blood pressure and increase her confidence.

No less interesting, masturbation is also no risk of causing unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases.

Man Can be attacked Cancer Penis because of Cervical Cancer Virus

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix in women is caused by infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV. Although not as fierce as in the body of a woman, HPV also can cause penile cancer in men.

Cervical cancer is a cancer that can spread and most widely spread by sexual contact. The cause is the human papillomavirus ( HPV ) and genital men can be carriers and means of transmission.

The virus is a variety of types, but which have the potential to cause cervical cancer is about 20 and among the most common type and is a high-risk types 16 and 18 ( 80 per cent of the causes of cervical cancer ).

" Cervical cancer was contagious diseases and sexually transmitted diseases, including the most commonly transmitted because of sex, " said Dr. Fitriyadi Kusuma, SpOG ( K ), uterine cancer consultation and faculty Faculty of Medicine in the Division of Gynecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in the event SOHO # BetterU : Mother's Day, in Akmani Hotel, 91 Jalan Wahid Hasyim, Jakarta.

According to Dr. Fitriyadi, HPV that cause cervical cancer in women can also cause penile cancer in men. But the risk is not too great.

" In men it can cause cancer of the penis but not too big. Among women 99 percent of the causes of cervical cancer, but the guy who finished 42 percent of penile cancer. Having said that, men also need to be vaccinated with HPV, the vaccine together with women, " said Dr. Fitriyadi.

Although HPV can be attached to the skin or genital organs of men, but the virus is not going to be as dangerous as when it is in the cervix ( neck of the womb ) women. This is because the cervix is more sensitive to the HPV virus or penile skin than men.

7 common cancer type in men

According to the report, said that prostate cancer is increasing throughout the world and there are more than one million people who suffer from this disease. Although prostate only occurs in men over a certain age, usually after age 50, it turns out this cancer is not the only cancers that affect men today.

Reports show that one in eight men diagnosed with prostate cancer every day, and if the cancer is detected early it can be cured. It is indeed one of the biggest risk factors for cancer in men. Sources say that cancer is also dependent on a particular race. It is seen that the male Caucasians were more susceptible to bladder cancer, while Asians are more susceptible to stomach cancer and oral cancer Africa.

The type of cancer in men increasing number worldwide. As quoted from Boldsky on Monday ( 01/13/2014 ), here are some types of cancers suffered by men vulnerable.

1. prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the second highest cancer in men. There are more than 2 million people in India are suffering from prostate cancer. Men over the age of 50 years are more prone to prostate cancer. However, if detected early, there is still a chance for survival and a healthy back.

2. Lung cancer
Lung cancer is another type of cancer in men are increasing day by day. Lung cancer has affected more than half a million people, the main cause is smoking. Lung cancer is the biggest killer in men of all types of cancer.

3. skin cancer
Not many are aware of the types of skin cancer in men. Many often think that skin cancer is more common in women, but reports say that men are more susceptible to skin cancer. One positive thing about skin cancer is that, if detected early can be treated.

4. Colon cancer
Colon cancer affects men, mostly under the age of 50 years. The first sign of colon cancer is excessive bleeding while removing feces. So, if you often bleed during a bowel movement, you should be checked by a doctor.

5. Bladder Cancer
Common symptoms of bladder cancer in men is frequent urination besides that, often constant pain in the pelvic region.

6. Pancreatic Cancer
People with diabetes are more prone to develop cancer of the pancreas. One negative aspect of pancreatic cancer that is, if it wants to heal cancer patients, the only solution is the removal of the pancreas.

7. cancer of the penis
This is one type of cancer in men are rarely known. Cancer of the penis due to circumcision, HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is the virus that infect the skin and organs of the area as well as Gender and smoking habits.