Lung Cancer Deaths On the Rise In European Women

After examining data from cancer deaths , researchers predicted a decline in the number for both men and women in 2011. Researchers studied data on deaths from WHO and the European Union from 1970- 2007. They predict death rates from stomach, uterus, and prostate cancer and leukemia will fall in 2011. Lung cancer however is on the rise among European women everywhere; more women die of the disease than breast cancer. Some experts believe that it may be cultural others believe that smoking is the cause, for women find it more difficult to quit. Smoking is an avoidable health risk factor that can be eliminated through consumer awareness and health education. Many of these programs are available online. Health education blog.

With Type 1 Diabetes on the Rise, Parents Should Know the Warning Signs - On Parenting (usnews.com)

According to recent research the number of children with Type1 diabetes is on the rise.
It is expected that by the year 2020 the number of children under five with the disease will double.
Parents are being advised to be alert for warning signs.

With Type 1 Diabetes on the Rise, Parents Should Know the Warning Signs - On Parenting (usnews.com)

Things To Know When Your'e Diagnosed With Diabetes

 

 Here are seven things to know if you been told you are a diabetic. I want to share them with you.

 

1. Know facts from fuction
2. Incoporate flexibility into your diet
3. Be aware of risks of diabetes medication
4. Ask family members to have a self assessment
5. Lower Your AIC levels without medication
6. Protect your heart
7. Know more treatment options

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Higher Vitamin D Intake Could Cut Cancer Risk - US News and World Report

A study of several participants in a Vitamin-D study found than more Vitamin-D is needed to reduce the risks of major diseases such as:
-Breast cancer
-Colon Cancer
-Multiple sclerosis
-Type 1 diabetes

Researchers have reported that adults need 4,000 to 8,000 iu per day to maintain the correct range of Vitamin-D metabolites levels in the blood.


Higher Vitamin D Intake Could Cut Cancer Risk - US News and World Report

Blood Pressure Medication No Benefit Against Stroke

Stroke patients with hypertension may not be benefiting from hypertension medication, but may be at risk from taking them.
This is according to a study at Oslo University in Norway.

For the study researchers administered candesartan to 1,017 patients
with acute stroke and a systolic blood pressure of 140 or higher.
A control group was given a placebo. They were followed for six months.

The study found:
-18 patients taking the medication suffered kidney failure compared to 13 taking the placebo.
-9 Patients taking the medication had symptoms associated with low blood pressure while 5 on the placebo had low blood pressure.

Researchers concluded that medication for lowering blood pressure is not beneficial in stroke patients.


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