Scottsdale Health August 2019

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A Shot That Cures
Another shot that
proves its worth.
Nearly 10 years ago,
healthcare professionals
introduced a
new vaccination that
aimed to prevent
recurring infections
of certain types of
HPV. These infections
can, if a person
does not receive
treatment, lead to
cervical cancer, the
third most common
among women.
While doctors and
researchers say it’s
too soon to know
the full effect of the
HPV shot, there is
some good news.
They found that for
girls ages 13 to 19,
HPV infections had
reduced by 83%, and
66% among women
ages 20 to 24.
Source: www.
nbcnews.com.
Fido’s
Food Files
What’s the best foods to feed your furry friend? Whole grains?
Grain free? Human grade? While there are conflicting opinions on
both sides of the dog food world, the FDA threw a bone into the
talk. Sixteen brands of dog food may be associated with a heightened
risk of heart failure in dogs, according to the Food and Drug
Administration. The FDA isn’t suggesting that pet owners stop
feeding their dogs the particular brands yet, but some vets are
already advising against “grain-free” foods. The FDA is currently
investigating more than 500 reports that appear to link dog foods
that are marketed as grain free to canine dilated cardiomyopathy.
The FDA has been warning about the foods based on peas, lentils
or potatoes since July 2018, but the recently released statement is
the first time the agency has identified brand names.
Source: www.nbcnews.com.
Sober Curious
Move over keto,
there’s a new
health trend in town
called the “Sober
Curious Movement,”
in which more
people are taking a
break from alcohol
because they believe
it’s healthier, not
because they have a
problem with alcohol.
The main reason
for the movement
is because people
who live otherwise
“healthy” lifestyles
found themselves
binge drinking every
weekend and wanted
to curb the hobby,
rounding out their
lifestyles.
Source: www.
newyorktimes.com.
Cup of Answers
Great news for men: Recent studies show that a new urine test can detect aggressive prostate cancer cases
that need treatment up to five years sooner than other diagnostic methods. Researchers from the University
of East Anglia in Norwich, United Kingdom, and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital revealed that an
experimental urine test, called Prostate Urine Risk, can find cancers that will require treatment within the first five
years of diagnosis. While this doesn’t replace the invasive biopsy, it does give some peace of mind and answers.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com.
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