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V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76

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[ad_1] V. Craig Jordan, a pharmacologist whose discovery that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of breast cancer cells opened up a whole new class of drugs and helped save the lives of millions of women, died on June 9 at his home in Houston. He was 76. Balkees Abderrahman, a researcher who worked closely with Dr. Jordan and was his caregiver for several years, said the cause was renal cancer. Dr. Jordan was known as a meticulous, even obsessive researcher, a quality demonstrated in his work on tamoxifen. The drug was first synthesized in 1962, though it was discarded after not only failing to prevent conception but, in some cases, promoting it. But Dr. Jordan, then still a doctoral student at the University of Leeds in Britain, saw something that no one else did. It had long been known that estrogen promoted breast cancer growth in postmenopausal women — and he suspected that tamoxifen could help stop it. Cancer of all kinds had long been seen as an unconq...

World Kidney Cancer Day 2023: 4 Early Symptoms To Watch Out For

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[ad_1] World Kidney Cancer Day is an annual observance to raise awareness about kidney cancer, promote early detection, and provide support for individuals affected by this disease. With a goal to reduce the global burden of kidney cancer, this day brings together patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organizations to collaborate and educate the public about this form of cancer. Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma, is a type of cancer that develops in the kidneys. Like other forms of cancer, early detection plays a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes. Recognizing the early symptoms associated with kidney cancer can help individuals seek medical attention promptly and potentially improve their chances of successful treatment.  Dr Vinay Gaikwad – Director - The Oncology Centre, at the CK Birla Hospital (R), Gurugram explains early symptoms to watch out for and not ignore when it comes to kidney cancer.  Also read: Over 60 P...

Climate change is harming my mental health

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[ad_1] A former climate scientist is among a growing number of people overwhelmed by "eco-anxiety". [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/climate-change-is-harming-my-mental-health/?feed_id=331050&_unique_id=678466df962a1

The Vanishing Family

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[ad_1] Today, C. is protective of her father. “He tried to get her help,” she said. “He had reached out to my grandfather, my mom’s dad, and said: ‘Something’s wrong with Christy. Something’s changing.’ And he just brushed it off.” She is equally protective of her own privacy. (She mentioned — and several others in the family told me this — that two of her aunts lost their jobs after speaking openly about their family’s illness.) She is also charitable toward Christy. “I do remember her being a wonderful person, just fun and active,” she said. But those happier memories seem less accessible to C. now, overshadowed by everything that occurred after the disease took over. During her teenage years, she watched from a distance as her aunt Susan handled a host of challenges. Christy owed the I.R.S. $10,000 in back taxes. Christy ballooned to 250 pounds, until Susan finally padlocked the refrigerator. Once, Christy bolted from the mall on a shopping trip and wandered five miles in the c...

AI identified these 5 types of heart failure in new study: 'Interesting to differentiate'

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[ad_1] "Heart failure" is a catch-all term used to describe any condition in which the organ doesn’t work as it’s supposed to — but one person’s experience with the disease can be very different from someone else’s. Researchers from the University College London (UCL) recently used machine learning — a type of artificial intelligence — to pinpoint five distinct types of heart failure, with the goal of predicting the prognosis for the different kinds. "We sought to improve how we classify heart failure, with the aim of better understanding the likely course of disease and communicating this to patients," said lead author Professor Amitava Banerjee from UCL in a press release announcing the study. HEART DISEASE, THE SILENT KILLER: STUDY SHOWS IT CAN STRIKE WITHOUT SYMPTOMS "Currently, how the disease progresses is hard to predict for individual patients," he also said. "Some people will be stable for many years, while others get worse quickly....

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

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[ad_1] As flu season looms , the virus may not only leave people vulnerable to pneumonia, fever and body aches — but it may also increase the risk of heart attack, according to several past studies. Those who had the flu were six times more likely to experience a heart attack a week after testing positive compared to the year before or after, according to a group of researchers from the Netherlands who presented their findings last spring at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) meeting in Copenhagen. As the American Heart Association (AHA) stated on its website, one report showed a spike in cardiovascular-related deaths and influenza epidemics that occurred around the same time. COLD AND FLU SEASON IS COMING: KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS NOW Yet another study published in 2020 found that in more than 80,000 U.S. adults who were hospitalized with the flu from 2010 to 2018, one in eight patients had sudden, serious heart complicati...

Doctors Are Still Figuring Out Adult A.D.H.D.

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[ad_1] Just before Katie Marsh dropped out of college, she began to worry that she might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. “Boredom was like a burning sensation inside of me,” said Ms. Marsh, who is now 30 and lives in Portland, Ore. “I barely went to class. And when I did, I felt like I had a lot of pent-up energy. Like I had to just move around all the time.” So she asked for an A.D.H.D. evaluation — but the results, she was surprised to learn, were inconclusive. She never did return to school. And only after seeking help again four years later was she diagnosed by an A.D.H.D. specialist. “It was pretty frustrating,” she said. A.D.H.D. is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. Yet many health care providers have uneven training on how to evaluate it, and there are no U.S. clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients beyond childhood. Without clear rules, some providers, while well-intentioned, are just “making it up as they go a...

Sexual Health: How Psychological Factors Shape Sexual Wellness? Expert Shares Tips

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[ad_1] A complex, varied part of human identity, sexuality is impacted by many different things. The interaction of various elements, which can range from biological to cultural to psychological and beyond, can influence a person's sexual expression and behaviour. We shall examine the many aspects of sexuality in this article, from the biological influences on our wants to the societal conventions that might alter our views towards sex. In an exclusive conversation with Zee News English, Shailja Mittal, Founder & CEO of Qurex talks about the connection between mind and body and how psychological factors shape sexual wellness. Ms. Shailja says, "Our minds and emotions play a critical role in shaping our physical experiences. Sexual health, though often viewed solely through biological lens, is deeply entangled with our psychological landscape." The Impact of Trauma or Abuse on One’s Sexual Health Our sexual preferences may be significantly influenced by o...

Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus Candida auris may be because of climate change, scientists say

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[ad_1] Candida auris  infections have emerged globally as public health threat in recent years, posing a particular risk in health care settings for people who already have serious medical problems. Scientists say the sudden explosion of the fungus, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, may be because of climate change. The fungal infections can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections. Its mortality rate has been estimated at 30% to 60%. In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified the rare and dangerous infection that was never before found in the United States. Research laboratories quickly mobilized to review historical specimens and found the fungus had been present in the country since at least 2013. In the years since, New York City has emerged as ground zero for the infections. And until 2021, the state recorded the most confirmed cases in the country year after year, even as the illn...

4 Reasons Why The Perfect Pizza+Cold Drink Combo Is Not-So-Perfect For Your Health

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[ad_1] Do you love cheesy, flavourful pizzas? Pizzas are usually made with a flour dough that is baked in an oven and topped with cheese and sauce. Apart from these basic toppings, one can add a variety of vegetarian toppings like capsicum, tomato, onions, olives, jalapeno, paprika, basil leaves, paneer, pineapples and non-vegetarian toppings like chicken, pepperoni, bacon, salami, ham, salmon and so on. You can also experiment with the crust -- thin crust , hand-tossed, cheese burst, deep dish, thick crust, stuffed crust and so on. Lastly, there is also a variety of sauces to choose from! Perhaps it is this versatility that makes pizza a popular, beloved dish. Now if you are eating a pizza, there are great chances you cannot finish that first slice or hop onto a second one, without sipping on a cold, fizzy beverage. Doesn't it feel perfect? Sorry to burst your bubble, but it isn't. While the pizza+cold drink combo may make your taste buds happy, it can be bad for your hea...

Exclusive: How To Deal With Layoff Anxiety Issues, Explains Mental Health Counselor

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[ad_1] New Delhi: The idea of losing your job can be incredibly stressful and anxiety-inducing. Unfortunately, layoffs are a reality that many people face at some point in their careers. But just because it's a common experience doesn't mean it's any less difficult to deal with. Arouba Kabir - Mental Health Counselor & Founder, Enso Wellness shared some tips and strategies with Zee News Digital for managing layoff anxiety. First and foremost, it's important to acknowledge that losing your job is a loss. It's natural to feel sadness, anger, or even a sense of grief. These feelings are valid, and it's okay to take some time to process them. Give yourself permission to feel your emotions and be kind to yourself in the process. KEEP CONTROL One thing that can be helpful is to focus on the things that you can control. While you may not have control over the decision to lay off employees, you do have control over how you respond to the situation. This...

Reckitt Benckiser unit recalls possibly contaminated baby formula powder, FDA says

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[ad_1] Enfimil infant formula, made by Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., sits on display in a supermarket in New York, U.S. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg News | Getty Images Baby formula maker Reckitt Benckiser's Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily chosen to recall certain batches of baby formula powder due to possible bacterial contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The possibly impacted batches of Nutramigen Powder, an infant formula specially designed for children allergic to cow's milk, were produced in June and distributed throughout the summer. "Based on the limited availability of the remaining stock of this special infant formula, it is believed that much, if not all, of the products recalled in the United States have been consumed," Reckitt said in a statement published by the FDA on Sunday. The company said no "illnesses or adverse events" have been recorded yet but urged consumers who have purchased Nutramigen to check t...

Nottingham attack: Key questions about Valdo Calocane's healthcare

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[ad_1] Nottinghamshire Police Valdo Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia three years before the killings The critical report into the mental healthcare given to Valdo Calocane - a paranoid schizophrenic who fatally stabbed three people in Nottingham last year - is damning. In the lead-up to the attack, mental health assessments document how he often stopped taking his medication and was showing increasingly violent behaviour. But despite these red flags, the risks he posed were minimised and there was a "series of errors, omissions and misjudgements", the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found . Calocane was suffering paranoid delusions when he killed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley Kumar and Ian Coates. Their families say the failings exposed in the report are even worse than they previously thought, and have been told there will be a public inquiry. At the centre of the criticism is the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), which says it acc...