HPV Vaccine Not A Cause Of Promiscuity

HPV vaccine is a preventative measure against cervical cancer. The Cancer society recommends that girls and women between the ages of 11 and 45 be vaccinated to reduce the risk of the disease.

The shots apparently work best when started before the person becomes sexually active, but parents raised concern that they may be a cause of promiscuity.

A study that used medical outcomes data to examine consequences of human papillomavirus(HPV) vaccine, found that the vaccine does not cause promiscuity in girls.

The study involved 1,400 girls in a health program in Atlanta.

Researchers looked for markers of sexually activity after vaccination against HPV. They examined records of up to 3 years on whether the girls had:

• Sought birth control advice
• Tests for sexually transmitted disease
• Tests for pregnancy
• Had become pregnant

The human papillomavirus is a leading cause of cervical cancer.

Read more on the study.

Health Risks Of Heavy Backpacks

Parents are you aware of, or informed about the health risks of backpacks? 

According to a study a significant number of school-age children carry backpacks too heavy for them. The excess weight can cause permanent damage.  Many of these children suffer back pains, scoliosis or even curvature of the spine.

Experts say that backpacks should not exceed 10% of a child's body weight. The study  found that 76% of children carry backpacks in excess of 10% of their body weight,  while 20% carry in excess of  15%,

The study involved 1,403 students between the ages of 12 an 17 from eleven schools in Northwestern Spain.

According to the report in the thespec.com, about 26 per cent reported experiencing back pain for more than 15 days during the previous year and 70 per cent were diagnosed with scoliosis or curvature of the spine.

Click here to read about the report in more detail.

The Use Of Saw Palmetto In BPH

 Prostate enlargement is a condition in which the prostate cells divide too rapidly making the gland too large.The condition is called benign prostatic hyperthropy( BPH).

Extract of saw palmetto, a herb is used as an alternative medicine and is known to reduce symptoms of the condition. It reduces the hyperplasia associated with BPH and relieves the urinary symptoms. It can be taken as a herbal supplement, to promote healthy prostates or on prescription by a physician for BPH.

They are available in capsule form, as teas or tintures. It is apparently less expensive than drugs used for the same purpose.

Side effects: Side effects are rare and are less than other other drugs used for treating the disease. For this it is considered safe for use. They are nausea, upset stomach and headaches.  

About the herb- Saw palmetto boosts the immune and endocrine systems. It is also used as a tonic to enhance strength and vitality. It has other benefits such as:

• Enhances sexual desire and functioning
• Stimulates hair growth
• Increases breast size
• Anti-inflammatory properties

If you believe your symptoms are that of BPH and would rather alternative treatment, ask your doctor about saw palmetto herbal medicine. Other herbal medicine used with saw palmetto are flax seed oil and zinc, they can be used in combination with it.

Reports on treatment for BPH.

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