| Link between the oral cancer and ethnicity identified
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): A recent study at the University of Southern California has identified the link between the oral cancer and ethnicity. The researchers theorized that the ethnic groups who were engaged in high-risk behaviours experienced high rates of oral cancer. The researchers worked upon this theory as they discovered that different ethnic groups living in California manifest the disease very differently. African Americans and Caucasians, who have the highest oral cancer rates, are most likely to develop cancer of the tongue. Among Asian populations, Koreans had the highest incidence of tongue cancer, while Southeast Asians were more likely to develop the disease in the buccal mucosa, or inner cheek. Filipino women have the highest incidence The authors also stated that the reason behind the development were the cultural habits which were to be blamed.
Get it checked
A lump need not necessarily be the dreaded big C. LYING all curled up on the sofa in my sister�s house set me thinking about the gamut of emotions that had assailed me these past two weeks. I guess one could say that my recuperation has given me an opportunity to set straight an issue that has bugged many a woman � a lump in the breast. That �dreaded� lump may not be as ominous or life-threatening as you think it is. The important thing is, when you discover a lump, be it painful or otherwise, do check it out. Confide in a friend if you need to; drag one along to the doctor�s for moral support if you have to. But get a diagnosis on the lump. Taking pro-active measures helps set your mind at ease. It enables you to consider the options available, fast.
Edison students required to return to school
HAMMONDSVILLE � Superintendent Lisa Carmichael stated it will take an �act of God,� a death in the family or a personal illness to excuse the absence of any student in the Edison Local School District beginning Monday.
The announcement came in the form of a letter written by Carmichael, who told parents that despite the ongoing strike by members of the Edison Local Education Association, �operations have returned to normal and we are now requiring, effective Monday, that all absences by students be for excused reasons only.�
Carmichael said today the reason the letter was sent out was because she has been �mandated by the state� to have the district�s students go back to school. She noted the Ohio Department of Education was made aware of the low attendance rate of the district since the 140 members of the ELEA, who have been working without a contract since June 14, began their 10-day strike on Nov.
What's up in the Albemarle 11/24
Libraries to close. All libraries of the East Albemarle Region Library System will be closed today in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Libraries will re-open on Monday. For more info, call 335-2511 Coat and sweater drive. The Elizabeth City Women’s Club is holding its annual Coat and Sweater Drive through Dec. 30. Bring clean and "gently" used coats, sweaters, hats and mittens to Elizabeth City Pet Nutrition Center, 201 E. Ehringhaus St., or Puddleducks, 406-B S. Griffin St., Elizabeth City. For more information call 338-8862 or 338-6883. NCDC accepting after-school applications. Northeastern Community Development Corp. has a few vacancies remaining in its After School Program. The program is open to children in grades K-3 and participants are provided homework assistance, structured play, enrichment activities, and arts and crafts opportunities.
Eating Right: It's All About Routine
You probably eat certain foods every day. Maybe your routine includes Cheerios at breakfast, a Snickers from the vending machine at midday and two glasses of wine a night.
But you want to feel better, look thinner and live longer. Try swapping those out for some foods that dietitians say you should aim to add to your diet on most days of the week.
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Putting A Fat Substitute To The Test
It sounded perfect: a fat substitute for home cooks. My husband showed me the article in Consumer Reports, and I was very interested. The product, called Z Trim, has no calories, no fat and no cholesterol, and it takes the place in recipes of oil, butter and, in some cases, eggs. Could this miracle product take my favorite foods, such as cake, brownies and chicken salad, off the forbidden list? I was eager to put it to the test and share this amazing news with the people of the Tampa Bay area, so I contacted Z Trim Holdings, the company that makes Z Trim. The next day, I received a box of samples, including an assortment of premade products such as salad dressings and a mayonnaise-like spread. The box also included two big bottles of premixed Z Trim for use in recipes.
You silly boys: blondes make men act dumb
WHEN men meet fair-haired women they really do have a "blonde moment". Scientists have found that their mental performance drops, apparently because they believe they are dealing with someone less intelligent. Researchers discovered what might be called the "bimbo delusion" by studying men’s ability to complete general knowledge tests after exposure to different women. The academics found that men’s scores fell after they were shown pictures of blondes. Further analysis convinced the team that, rather than simply being distracted by the flaxen hair, those who performed poorly had been unconsciously driven by social stereotypes to "think blonde". "This proves that people confronted with stereotypes generally behave in line with them," said Thierry Meyer, joint author of the study and professor of social psychology at the University of Paris X-Nanterre.
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Many Yemenis are making use of various unconventional therapies in order to restore well-being. However most of them, especially people living in rural areas, depend on traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of different diseases, according to a new Sana'a University study. The study, entitled Alternative Medicine in Yemen, was conducted by researchers in the Faculty of Medicine and Health science on 2,000 people in seven Yemeni governorates to evaluate the knowledge, trends, and uses of alternative medicine in Yemen. Herbal medicine, also called homeopathic medicine or phytomedicine, uses plant seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes. Conventional medicine is medicine as practiced by holders of medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy degrees and by their allied health professionals, such as physiotherapists, psychologists, and nurses.
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