Health Issues

First assessments for oral HPV rates
Study says, "There is a strong association [between HPV and] sexual behavior."

Prescriptions of oxycodone rose sharply in NY
In three years prescriptions for narcotic rose 82 Percent.

How we are fooled into using more medicine than we need
Wonder drugs are for people with the disease; not for people with the markers.

Panel endorses HPV vaccine for boys of 11
To protect against anal and throat cancers that can result from sexual activity.

Gel cuts risk of herpes among women
Developed to cut risk of HIV infection, gel is effective in preventing herpes.

Panel recommends pap smears every three years
Panel says there are too many false positives and too many infections that are overtreated.

Limit TV for children
For children up to two TV can only do harm.

The side effects of prostate cancer
Doctors rarely tell men that the chances of sexual disfunction are high.

Bone drugs cause other problems
If yoiu take fosomax or other drugs of this type, read the article.

Chocolate is good for you
It's good for your heart, your blood pressure, but not for diabetes.

The Annals of Extreme Surgery
When it comes to cancer treatments, more isn't always better.

Cervical cancers too frequent
CDC says that with normal results screenings should be every three years.

Helpful Links

NYC Department of Health alerts
Covers all types of issues and updated frequently.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood delivers vital health care services.
Preventing cervical cancer
The Pearl of Wisdom campaign is a tool to help prevent cervical cancer.
National Alliance for Mental Health
Most of what you need to know about mental health, including resources.
Mesothelioma.com
Helping victims of mesothelioma for 25 years.
Asbestos.net
The Online Asbestos, Asbestos Cancer, & Mesothelioma Authority.
Mesothelioma Cancer
Another link to Mesothelioma resources.

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