
Health
November 20, 2008 | Health
If you’re a woman who’s overweight and thinking of having kids listen to this.
A new study says women who get pregnant after weight-loss surgery tend to be healthier and less likely to deliver a baby born with complications.
Researchers with the Rand Corporation looked at seventy-five previous studies on obese women and fertility. They say obese women are also more likely to have difficulty getting pregnant, but after the surgery “there is some suggestion of increased fertility.” The reason, they say, is because the weight loss normalizes menstrual cycles and hormone levels.
The study appears in the journal of the American medical association.
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New technology to battle prostate cancer in the Valley
November 19, 2008 | Health
The incidence of prostate cancer cases in the valley is growing but there is hope for successful treatment and recovery.
There are now doctors who specialize specifically in urology cancers such as prostate and kidney and they are implementing the latest technologies to make sure the patient gets the best care possible. Dr. Dipen Parekh from [...]
Broccoli could prevent cancer
November 18, 2008 | Health
Broccoli is known for its many health benefits.
But now, add potential cancer prevention capabilities to the list.
Doctors at the Roswell park cancer institute in buffalo, New York say broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may lower lung cancer risk in smokers.
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