French hospital tests new prostate cancer treatment

French hospital tests new prostate cancer treatment

A hospital in Lyon, France, is testing a new method for the treatment of prostate cancer involving a combination of MRI and 3D imaging, as an alternative to surgery or radiation therapy that presents far fewer complications. Duration: 00:54 Apr 11, 2014
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Vegetarians less healthy with lower quality of life than meat-eaters!

New Delhi, April 8 (ANI): A new study has revealed that vegetarians are less healthy than meat-eaters and are more at risk of physical and mental illness, despite leading healthier lifestyles.The study conducted by Austria's Medical University of Graz found that the vegetarian diet appeared to carry elevated risks of cancer, allergies and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.According to the study, vegetarians consumed less alcohol and had lower body mass indexes, but were still in a poorer state of physical and mental health overall and those who ate less meat also showed a tendency to avoid attending doctors appointment for preventative measures such as vaccines.The researchers said that their study has shown that Austrian adults who consume a vegetarian diet are less healthy, have a lower quality of life, and also require more medical treatment. Apr 8, 2014
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New anti-diet book claims 'being fat makes you healthier'

New Delhi, April 7 (ANI): A recent study has shown that being fat may actually make you healthier and better able to fight off diseases than normal-weight counterparts. A new science-based 'The Obesity Paradox' book has offered compelling evidence that those with higher weight might be healthier and has claimed that the "thin and unfit" waifs have the worst body types for long-term health. The study suggests that "Looks can be deceiving" and backs the idea that overweight and moderately obese people are healthier and have better outcomes with other chronic diseases like kidney failure, advanced cancer, and AIDS. Apr 7, 2014