Prostatectomy and Erectile dysfuncton

Its a well known fact that radical prostatectomy, the surgery done in cases of prostatic cancer results in erectile /sexual dysfunction in nearly 40% of men. A recent study concentrated on the methods to reduce the same. Prostate gland which forms a part of the male reproductive system is a walnut sized gland weighing about 11 grams. It is situated below the urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra....

Breast feeding and diabetes, obesity in children

Can breast feeding prevent obesity in children? According to a recent study the answer is YES! A recent study published in the International journal of obesity, breast feeding reduces the risk of developing obesity in children whose mothers are diabetic. Maternal diabetes during pregnancy is a known risk factor for childhood obesity. This study was done comparing the risk of childhood obesity in...

Smoking and Health- New Factors

NEW FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH OF SMOKERS Smoking and oral health problems The findings of a series of studies involving researches from the centres for disease control and prevention CDC, USA on feb 7, 2012 have given the following findings. 1) Smokers have 4 times the risk of developing oral health problems including mouth cancers, teeth and gum diseases compared to people who have never smoked. 2)...

FDA recalls Minoxidil a commonly used drug for hair loss

Minoxidil a commonly used topical hair regrowth drug has been recalled by FDA due to safety concerns. What is Minoxidil? Minoxidil is a vasodilator commonly used for alopecia or hair loss. First developed as an oral anti hypertensive agent, an interesting side effect of increased hair growth was noted, anda 2% topical solution for women and 5% topical solution for men have been introduced....