Countries with large smoking populations In 2015, there were 933·1 million (95% UI 831·3–1054·3) daily smokers in the world, 82·3% of whom were men (768·1 million [690·1–852·2]). The ten countries with the largest number of smokers together accounted for 63·6% of the world’s daily smokers. China, India, and Indonesia, the three leading countries in totalContinue reading “The World’s smoking population”
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50 yr old male, with hypertension, lacks sleep and wants to lose weight
As we age, we need digestive enzymes (supplements or pineapple/papaya), do a liver detox once a month, de-stress with dancing or yoga, exercise 30 min a day like walking, cross-fit (lighter weights first – I go to nc.fit in Stevens Creek Santa Clara) and find ways to incorporate whole foods in our diet. Background: FamilyContinue reading “50 yr old male, with hypertension, lacks sleep and wants to lose weight”
Sex differences in human lifespan and healthspan
Aging is characterized by decreasing physiological integration, reduced function, loss of resilience and increased risk of death. Paradoxically, although women live longer, they suffer greater morbidity particularly late in life. These sex differences in human lifespan and healthspan are consistently observed in all countries and during every era for which reliable data exist. While theseContinue reading “Sex differences in human lifespan and healthspan”
Tiny fruit flies use cold hard logic to select mates
University of British Columbia Summary: Fruit flies — the tiny insects that swarm our kitchens over the summer months — exhibit rational decision making when selecting mates, according to new research. Scientists observed different combinations of fruit flies mate about 2,700 times, and were surprised to discover that male flies almost always pick the femaleContinue reading “Tiny fruit flies use cold hard logic to select mates”
Neuroscience of gender differences by Wiki
Neuroscience of sex differences is the study of the characteristics of the brain that separate the male brain and the female brain. Psychological sex differences are thought by some to reflect the interaction of genes, hormones and social learning on brain development throughout the lifespan. Some evidence from brain morphology and function studies indicates thatContinue reading “Neuroscience of gender differences by Wiki”
Study reveals gene’s role in male infertility
By Tom Gresham In this figure a transmission electron microscopic image (top) shows the array of manchette microtubules running lateral to the nucleus and extending toward the forming sperm tail. In the confocal fluorescence images (bottom) SPAG16 protein …more A Virginia Commonwealth University-led research team has opened a fresh direction in the field of maleContinue reading “Study reveals gene’s role in male infertility”
Protein network linked to cancer is critical to male fertility
This confocal microscope image from a study in the Oct. 18 online edition of Cell Reports shows spermatocytes in mice deficient for a Fanconi anemia pathway protein, Fancd2. The study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center …more Researchers studying reproductive science identified a network of proteins often linked to cancer as also important to maleContinue reading “Protein network linked to cancer is critical to male fertility”
Billions saved if obesity, tobacco and alcohol are controlled
Do not fear about the election, the truth will come out and all young healthy people in the USA will vote for their future. Healthy future generation knows that major deaths in the USA are contributed by the following: obesity, tobacco use and alcohol use. 1965 vs 2008: More people are aware of the effectsContinue reading “Billions saved if obesity, tobacco and alcohol are controlled”
Zinc affects male fertility
As important as zinc levels are to a woman’s fertility, it may even more vital to a man’s ability to get his partner pregnant. Considered one of the most important trace minerals to date for male fertility, increasing zinc levels in infertile men has been shown to boost sperm levels; improve the form, function andContinue reading “Zinc affects male fertility”
Stroke Risk Factors, take care of your heart and circulatory system
Stroke Risk Factors Anyone can have a stroke no matter your age, race or gender. But, the chances of having a stroke increase if a person has certain risk factors, or criteria that can cause a stroke. The good news is that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented, and the best wayContinue reading “Stroke Risk Factors, take care of your heart and circulatory system”
Suicide Rates Are High Among the Elderly by Paula Span
In hindsight, Greacian Goeke can see that there were warnings. Her father, Joseph, had never fully recovered from surgery to repair a heart valve and feared he would soon need a wheelchair, as his own father had. He had developed cataracts and had to stop driving. Along with his increasing physical disability, he had aContinue reading “Suicide Rates Are High Among the Elderly by Paula Span”
80 yr old, single male, stomach cancer surgery
After his surgery and 33 days in the hospital, he returned to his trailer that he bought many years ago for $4k. It has been his abode after being divorced many years ago and living alone with his 4 older children living in other parts of the USA. He has been a gardener and caretakerContinue reading “80 yr old, single male, stomach cancer surgery”
Male Female Cancer Statistics California
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