Vaccination delays
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| Updated: 10/03/2011 6:01 pm |
Published: 10/03/2011 5:32 pm |
More parents are delaying – or even skipping – vaccines for their children.
According to a nationwide survey, more than one in ten parents vaccinated their children outside of the recommended schedule developed by the CDC.
Many parents believe that delaying vaccines avoids side effects and they find that some vaccines aren’t necessary.
A study showed the most commonly skipped vaccines are the chicken pox and flu shots.
More parents are delaying – or even skipping – vaccines for their children.
According to a nationwide survey, more than one in ten parents vaccinated their children outside of the recommended schedule developed by the CDC.
Many parents believe that delaying vaccines avoids side effects and they find that some vaccines aren’t necessary.
A study showed the most commonly skipped vaccines are the chicken pox and flu shots.
Beta blockers and cancer
Beta blockers may stop breast cancer from spreading.
Cancer experts will carry out a major study to see if commonly used blood pressure drugs cut the risk of breast cancer spreading.
Data has already shown those previously given beta blockers had half the chance of their cancer spreading than women who had not.
If the study shows benefits from the medication, more research with breast cancer patients being treated with the drugs will follow.
Gray hair drug
Scientists may have found a way to prevent hair from turning gray.
Beauty experts at L’Oreal have been developing a pill for this for more than a decade.
The company claims it will keep hair at its natural color forever.
The pill is said to be inexpensive and natural because it is made from fruit extract.
Users will need to start taking it as a dietary supplement before their hair goes gray.
Unfortunately, the pill won’t be available until 2015.
Doctor on Call
Natalie says: I have been diagnosed with neuro-cardiogenic syncope. Is this a serious condition?
Our Doctor on Call says that neuro-cardiogenic syncope is the most common cause of fainting. It happens when your body reacts in an exaggerated way to such triggers such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. It’s usually harmless and requires no treatment, but your doctor may recommend tests to rule out more serious causes of fainting, such as heart disorders.
