If you had a strange physical deformity would you choose to keep it or would you want to remove it? You would think that most people would choose to have surgery to have it corrected but not Chandre Oram, who was born with a
human tail.
In the womb human embryos have a prenatal tail but as the embryo develops into a fetus the tail is absorbed by the growing body. But this didn’t happen to Oram and he now has a tail 13 inches long. Despite this Oram has refused any operation to have it removed saying he wouldn’t be the same person without it.
Oram lives in West Bengal and was born on the date known as Rama Navami, which is the birthday of Hindu King
Rama. Because of this Oram is regarded by many as an incarnation of the ape like Hindu deity Hanuman. Thousands of people queue up ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month might be nearly over, but the threat of breast cancer remains.
In previous years, we tried our best to help spread information and clarify issues about breast cancer, from
popular myths to
tips for breast self-examination. This time, I find it fit to focus on the often neglected issue of male breast cancer.
Despite much attention given to breast cancer, one thing you will almost never hear even during information campaigns is the existence of male breast cancer. This is understandable considering that male breast cancer accounts for only 1% of all breast cancers; a very small number compared to the thousands of women falling prey to the disease each year. Even that small number is, however, unacceptable since breast cancer is no less fatal in men than in women.
The problem with so little information about male breast cancer is that men tend to put off ...
In the last post, we took a look at some little known facts about
women’s sexual health. It’s the
men’s turn this time. Here goes…
Yeast infection. Yes, men can get yeast infections too. Untreated, male yeast infections can affect reproductive organs and sexual performance.
To be honest, I didn’t really know about this. I have always thought that yeast was mainly a woman’s problem. I guess I was wrong!
Biological clock. Men’s fertility has long been touted as an ageless concept. Studies now show that a man’s ability to reproduce actually goes down after age 35. Additionally, the genetic disorders linked to a woman’s age at time of conception now also applies to men. After age 40, men’s sperm shows more than twice the DNA problems than that of a 20 year old.
So it’s not just women who have to watch the clock. Then again, ...
Although osteoporosis commonly occurs in women, men are not totally exempt from this condition. If you are male and you want to ensure a healthy body even when you get older, then I suggest paying particular attention to the risk factors involved in osteoporosis.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation lists down these risk factors:
• Prolonged exposure to certain medications, such as steroids used to treat asthma or arthritis, anticonvulsants, certain cancer treatments and aluminum-containing antacids
• Chronic disease that affects the kidneys, lungs, stomach, and intestines and alters hormone levels
• Undiagnosed low levels of the sex hormone testosterone
• Lifestyle habits:
1. Smoking
2. Excessive alcohol use
3. Low calcium intake
4. Inadequate physical exercise
• Age: Bone loss increases with age
• Heredity
• Race: Of all men, white men appear to be at ...
Tags: bone health, men's health, osteoporosis
People are now more health conscious than ever before and who wouldn't with the dozens of infectious diseases and health risks that we face each and everyday. Life has gotten a lot healthier with respect to how commerce has changed and adjusted preferences to make them healthier. More and more people are opting for the healthy lifestyle as they begin to realize the advantages of good health that can take them well after their prime.
From proper exercise, diet and living, seems we all been bit by the health bug. Mother nature has produced for us some of the healthiest and most powerful healing plants that are enough to rival a pharmacy.
Herbal cures for aches and pains have long been known to ...
Tags: Alternative Medicine, nuts
Some people may wake up in the morning and start sneezing, coughing or may sound drowsy. These unusual
habits are often referred to as morning sicknesses, stemming from inherent traits or surroundings that may be polluted at times. This is why the
cleanliness of surroundings has been given much
premium since the after effects will surely turn out after some time and not immediately.
Morning sickness would usually be such
reactions that would occur when a person would wake up after a good night's sleep. This habit is considered to go on and on for years to come. While there is no clear explanation on how to cure such, they usually would last for an hour or two and would suddenly disappear as fast as it came.
For pregnant women, this is normal since their
immune system is a whole ...
Tags: colds, cough, morning sickness, Pregnancy, sneezing
Soy is great for you. It can fight cancer. No, soy can be bad for you, especially if you’re a guy. It can lead to growth of breasts or lower testosterone levels. These are some of the conflicting statements about soy and its by products. But what is the low down on soy? Is it really good for you or not?
According to Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., C.D.:
A study of children fed soy protein formula for more than six months showed no hormonal effects. A study of men in their 50s and 60s found that the men who ate soy foods twice a day for three months showed no change in testosterone levels, but had a 14 percent drop in levels of PSA (an indicator of prostate growth used in screening for prostate cancer).
She ...
Tags: Cancer, prostate cancer, soy, soy beans, soy foods, soya
Everyday, millions of people suffer from the dreaded
headache sending you to grab that pill you oh so love to take away the
pain. The fast paced lifestyle we all engage in doesn't help and the stresses of the day just keep piling up leaving us weak and fatigued. Readily available OTC drugs may offer relief but that may not be the best solution for the dreaded headache. Your
lifestyle may be the primary cause adding the stress you go through each and everyday, might be the culprit.
Men are less likely to suffer from chronic pain due to extreme activities than men due to the hormone testosterone which has been shown to help lessen the damage to muscles and tissue, thus leaving
women to suffer more. Statistically, women suffer an average of 15 episodes that can ...
Tags: Chronic Pain, Depression, Headache, Health
As with every other disease that we know about, we want to know the exact cause (or causes) of Alzheimer’s. This knowledge would probably lead to the cure for the disease. At this point, however, the medical community does not know exactly what causes Alzheimer’s. In the course of their studies, though, researchers have discovered some significant things. They have discovered that Alzheimer’s:
-is not a part of the normal aging process
-is not gender specific – it affects both men and women
-is a disease that affects mostly old people; majority of the cases involve people over 65 years old
-is not related to the hardening of the arteries
-is not caused by stress.
I suppose that the last two points can come as a relief to some people but the others do not really give much information as to ...
Do you make it a habit to give your father a gift every year at this time? Or maybe at least give him a call to tell him how much you love and appreciate him. This year, maybe it’s time for a different kind of gift – a gift of health awareness. If you are a father yourself, you should reward yourself with this kind of gift as well. I am talking about three key questions regarding prostate cancer , as presented by the
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC).
The three questions are:
What could put me at risk for prostate cancer?
Is genetic testing for prostate cancer available?
If I decide to have genetic testing, what should I expect?
It may sound morbid to some people but I think we should all think in practical terms. I never thought that we ...
