Dr. Vitaly Smelov, from the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, and colleagues tested clean public toilet seats for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV). They found that 89% of the sampled seats had the virus! Most of the surfaces they tested, such as toilet seats, which contact anogenital skin (the bottom and/or… Read more »
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Study: Repeated Anal HPV Infections Leads to HPV Persistence and Cancer; The CBCD Reviews the Study
Research shows that women have higher rates of anal HPV infections and anal cancer (1). Although many women acquire an anal HPV infection, the immune system most often clears the virus within 3 years. However, sometimes, the immune system fails to clear the virus. According to Dr. Anna-Barbara Moscicki, MD: “persistence of anal HPV infections… Read more »
Shingles is Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke; The CBCD Explains the Scientific Evidence
The Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease (CBCD) has learned about a new study, which shows that Shingles is linked to both heart disease and stroke. Herpes Zoster, commonly known as “Shingles” is a condition caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). It increases the risk of transient ischemic attacks (brain dysfunction caused by… Read more »
Local Athlete/Entrepreneur to Speak on Racism in Sports in Rio de Janeiro Following World Cup
This past year, the world of athletics has endured a series of racially charged incidents. From the harassment of Miami Dolphins Jonathan Martin by teammate Richie Incognito, to Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman being labeled a “thug” for his emotional post game interview, to L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s “banned for life” punishment for racist statements… Read more »
Can Angry Feelings Damage Your Immune System? The CBCD Reviews the Science
The Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease (CBCD) has learned that “A study in European Heart Journal by the Harvard School of Public Health warns that…anger is bad for your health (1).” Dr Ramlakhan said that an individual can tell if the body has been damaged after an outburst of anger, when “you feel… Read more »
