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14 November 2017 HEALTH www.theasianindependent.co.uk HPV VACCINE could reduce Pap tests in a lifetime London, Women vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) can be effectively protected from cervical cancer with merely three pap test in their lifetime, suggests a new research. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women living in less developed regions with an estimated 445,000 new cases in 2012 (84 per cent of the new cases worldwide), according to the World Health Organisation. According to Centres for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, 11 to 12-years-old should receive two doses of the HPV vaccine at least six months apart, before they become sexually active, who are then recommended to be screened (Pap Test) every three years. The findings showed three screens at 30, 40 and 55 would offer same would offer the same protection from the cervical cancer to vaccinated women. “This is great news for women. The cervical screening programme is already very successful, and has led to a dramatic fall in deaths from the disease since its introduction,” said Julie Sharp, head of health information at Cancer Research UK. “While we hope to see these improvements to the screening programme in the future, it’s important that women continue to take up invitations for cervical screening,” Sharp added, in the paper published in the International Journal of Cancer. Pap testing involves checking for abnormal cells within the cervix that could, if undetected and untreated, develop into cervical cancer. The current HPV vaccine protects women against the most dangerous forms of HPV significantly reducing the chance of developing cervical cancer. Thus, as the risk of cervical cancer is considerably reduced, the study suggests that the number of screens should be decreased accordingly, avoiding unnecessary procedures for women. Unvaccinated women should only need seven lifetime screens when the new screening test comes in, five fewer than is currently standard, the study suggested. Lack of sleep may affect brain functioning New York : Are you witnessing fatigue at work? You may not be receiving a good night’s sleep, reveals a new study. Sleep deprivation is an acute problem. It could have negative consequences on your health. Insufficient and restless sleep has harmful effects such as impaired memory and judgement and can also lead to an increased risk of stroke, obesity and cardiovascular disease, the study said. “Sleep is even more multifaceted and fascinating than we realize,” said Sigrid Veasey, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. “The findings reveal interesting new aspects of the complex relationship between sleep and the brain and the vital role that sleep plays in everyday human functioning,” Veasey added. The researchers used a micro-RNA expression that worked as an indicator for sleep loss in rats and humans, suggesting a possible method for predicting those at the risk for diseases and cognitive deficits typically associated with sleep deprivation. The research also found that the brain preferentially reactivates negative memories during sleep, prioritizing the retention of the emotional memories in particular. Adequate sleep leads to improve cognitive function and enhance memory formation, noted the paper presented in the the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience 2017. Suffering from diabetes? Stick to these fruits New Delhi : Diabetes has come to be one of the most dreaded offshoots of modern and hectic lifestyles. In such cases, fruits play a major role and can go a long way in helping a diabetes patients condition from worsening. Mehar Rajput, Nutritionist at FITPASS and Sonia Narang, Nutritionist and Wellness Expert at Oriflame India, list down the fruits and their hidden benefits which a person suffering from diabetes should eat. * Pomegranates contain the richest combination of antioxidants thereby, protecting you from freeradicals and chronic diseases. They play an important role in lowering the levels of bad cholesterol and resistance, which the body has against insulin. * Apple is a hypoglycaemic fruit which contains plenty of fibre that is an impeccable ingredient for a diabetic. It also contains the chemical Pectin, that has the capability of reducing blood sugar levels and the requirement of insulin in the body by almost 50%. * Berries have the capability to break glucose into energy, which reduces the increased glucose levels by a considerable amount. Further, they increase the release of insulin. Thus, regulating glucose levels in the body * Guava with a low glycaemic index, guava is very rich in dietary fibre that helps ease constipation (a common diabetic complaint) and can lower the chance of developing type-2 diabetes. Guavas are also high in vitamin A and vitamin C.
www.theasianindependent.co.uk Sebastian Vettel wins Brazilian Grand Prix Sao Paulo : Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won his fifth race of the Formula One season at the Brazilian Grand Prix to all but secure second place in the driver's championship. Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas took second place while Kimi Raikkonen claimed third in his Ferrari at the Interlagos circuit on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported. Lewis Hamilton, who clinched his fourth world title in Mexico last month, finished fourth in his Mercedes. "Initially I had a very good getaway and then I had a bit of wheel spin," Vettel said on the podium. "So I thought 'ah I missed my chance' but I think Valtteri was struggling even more off the line. So I really had a chance to squeeze down the inside and I think I surprised him a bit. It was obviously very crucial. After that I think we were pushing for, after the safety car, the remaining 65 laps flat out." Bottas began in pole position but was overtaken by Vettel on the first corner and was unable to get back in front of the German. The safety car was deployed almost immediately after Haas driver Romain Grosjean bumped into the side of Force India's Esteban Ocon. Daniel Ricciardo's hopes were all but dashed shortly after when his Red Bull Renault veered off the track following a crash that ended the race for Stoffel Vandoorne and Kevin Magnussen. Revelling at the front of the pack, Hamilton did not give Bottas a chance to pass him, but the contest further back was intense. Hamilton rekindled memories of his effort here in 2009, when he recovered from 17th to secure third. The Briton could not quite replicate that effort, though he will not have been displeased after skilfully weaving his way past most of the field. Australian driver Ricciardo also showed great dexterity to come back to sixth. SPORTS India toil hard at Eden ahead of Sri Lanka Test Kolkata : India's premier offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was out of international cricket for the past three months, was on Monday seen practising wrong 'uns while skipper Virat Kohli played a lot of bouncers bowled at him with coloured balls during India's first practice session ahead of the three-match Test rubber against Sri Lanka. Sans Saurashtra players Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara who played their round five Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat, the entire Indian team sweated it out for nearly two and a half hours in the afternoon. The batsmen also played a lot of reverse sweeps at the nets, with Ajinkya Rahane spending the most time with the bat. "It's how you react to a particular ball. It's not that we have planned differently for a particular bowler. There's no compulsory shot like that," wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha told reporters on the sidelines of India's first practice session at the Eden Gardens here. Besides Kohli who was given throwdowns with a yellowish ball by batting coach Sanjay Bangar, other batsmen also played a lot of bouncers. Saha said the focus is not on South Africa and they want to win this series first. Pujara had said a few days back that this would present a good opportunity for the No. 1 side to prepare for the Proteas challenge. India will play three Tests, six ODIs and three T20 internationals against the Proteas. The first Test is on January 5 in Cape Town. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas, captain Dinesh Chandimal and the other team management staff inspected the Eden Gardens wicket. Batting coach Thilan Samaraweera, bowling coach Rumesh Ratnayake and team manager Asanka Gurusinha had a good look at the 22-yard strip which had a lot of grass on it, which was later removed on the instructions of the India team management. Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee and East zone curator Ashish Bhowmick were seen having a chat with the home team coach. "The pitch looks good but there is a lot of grass on it," Pothas told reporters while leaving the stadium. Chandimal was seen in a relaxed mood in denims and shorts. The tourists cancelled their training this morning after playing a two-day warm-up game against Board President's XI. The match ended in a tie but four Lankan batsmen notched up half centuries. Chandimal and co were blanked 9-0 across all formats by India in their own backyard in August this year. They won 2-0 against Pakistan in the longest format of the game in the UAE but lost all limited overs matches. November 2017 15 Italy fail to reach World Cup for first time in 60 years Milan : Four-time champions Italy failed to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958 after a play-off defeat against Sweden. Italy were held to a 0-0 draw. The result means the Azzurri will not be present in the competition for only the second time in their history having declined to play at the inaugural tournament in 1930. Midfielder Jakob Johansson's deflected strike in the first leg was the difference as the second leg at Milan's San Siro stadium ended goalless, BBC reported on Tuesday. Sweden sat back on their advantage and, despite the hosts enjoying 76 per cent possession, they failed to find the breakthrough - Italy's best chance saw goalkeeper Robin Olsen palm away substitute Stephan El Shaarawy's thumping late volley. Striker Ciro Immobile missed a number of chances and his low effort in the first half was cleared off the line by centre-back Andreas Granqvist. The result sees Jan Andersson's Sweden side reach the World Cup for the first time since 2006, when they were in the same group as England. A tearful Gianluigi Buffon said he was "sorry for all of Italian football" as he led a wave of international retirements after a World Cup play-off defeat by Sweden. Buffon, 39, said: "It's a shame my last official game coincided with the failure to qualify for the World Cup. "Blame is shared equally between everyone. There can't be scapegoats." Buffon's Juventus team-mate Andrea Barzagli and Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi also ended their Italy careers, while Giorgio Chiellini is expected to join them. The quartet have won 461 caps between them.
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