By Sanam Yar Social stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, is not a new concept. Unfortunately, stigma persists despite the fact that STIs are quite common — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there are nearly 20 million new infections each year in ... Read More »
Researchers Use Stem Cells to Produce Cancer-targeting Antibodies
In a new study, researchers have used stem cell proteins to create an antibody that can specifically recognize and be taken up by some types of breast and ovarian cancers. The study, “Conservation of oncofetal antigens on human embryonic stem cells enables discovery of monoclonal antibodies ... Read More »
HPV: the whole story, warts and all
Most of us will be infected with human papillomavirus at some point in our lives. There are more than 100 different types of the virus, most of which cause no symptoms and go away by themselves without treatment. Other types cause harmless growths such as verrucas and warts. But the virus also ... Read More »
Report: Women Everywhere Don’t Know Enough About Ovarian Cancer
By JOANNE SILBERNER A new study of women with ovarian cancer shows that ignorance about the condition is common among patients in all 44 countries surveyed. And that ignorance has a cost. The disease is more treatable, even potentially curable, in its early stages. The women's answers also ... Read More »
HPV Vaccine Expanded for People Ages 27 to 45
By Denise Grady and Jan Hoffman The HPV vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer and other malignancies, is now approved for men and women from 27 to 45-years-old, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday. The vaccine is Gardasil 9, made by Merck, and had been previously approved for ... Read More »
HPV test may be better than Pap smears at detecting early cervical cancer: Study
A new clinical study shows that the HPV test may be better at detecting cervical cancer better than a pap smear. Studies showed that the presence of the HPV virus tended to trump the abnormal cells found on a pap smear. View the video at abcnews.com. ... Read More »
Why you shouldn’t put off that Pap test any longer
By Maria Cohut If you're a woman, you may view the Pap test as somewhat of an inconvenience, or even a few minutes of terror. This might put you off from getting tested, but here's why you should stop avoiding it and book an appointment now. Have you checked that Pap smear off your list, or ... Read More »
Toxic fumes from acrylic nails and acetone linked to nail technician’s cancer
In a recent article from Natural Awakenings, Julie Campbell describes her diagnosis and recovery from stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma. “I was shocked when doctors told me that it was caused by my working with acrylic nails, inhaling the toxic fumes 10 or 12 hours a day for so many years, as well as ... Read More »
How Household Chemicals Can Hurt Young Girls’ Health
A new study shows that early-life exposure to certain phthalates — a group of chemicals found in a wide variety of household items including shampoos, perfumes, nail polish, plastic toys, house building materials and more — is linked to lowered thyroid function in young girls. The new study, ... Read More »
This FDA News Could Totally Shake Up The Beauty Industry
By Emily Rekstis | May 13, 2017 | NewBeauty.com It’s a little well-known fact in the beauty world that the FDA doesn’t have the strictest of regulations when it comes to monitoring beauty products. However, there are now two senators who are looking to change that. Senators Dianne Feinstein ... Read More »
