Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland, which is involved in producing seminal fluid (part of semen). It is the most common cancer affecting men, almost always older men (it's rare under 50), but it is not as deadly as you might think: 5-year survival is 90%+ and most men with prostate cancer die from [...]
This is a cancer that can be prevented and one that can be successfully treated when found early. The cervix is the narrow channel between the uterus (womb) and the vagina. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection, which is spread sexually and usually causes few or no symptoms at [...]
The arithmetic of weight control has long been understood: we gain weight when we consume more energy (calories) than we burn off (through living, breathing, moving, etc.). We maintain weight when the input and output are equal. We lose weight when we burn off more than we consume. This is simple enough and in [...]
