Close X
Saturday, November 2, 2024
ADVT 
Health

Smoking causes urological diseases

Darpan News Desk IANS, 19 Sep, 2014 02:22 PM
     Smoking leads to a number of urological diseases, experts said.
     
    Reduced fertility, impotence, and bladder carcinoma are problems caused by smoking, the Association of Austrian Urologists (BVU) said Thursday.
     
    However, few people are aware of the fact that only 13 percent of respondents said they know smoking has an impact on the urinary bladder, Xinhua reported.
     
    One in four cancer patients has urologic diseases in Austria.

    MORE Health ARTICLES

    Speaking two languages keeps brain's ageing at bay

    Speaking two languages keeps brain's ageing at bay
    If you speak more languages than one, it is good not only for your social image but also for the health of your brain, a research said.

    Speaking two languages keeps brain's ageing at bay

    Can't avoid salty meal? Blame your genes

    Can't avoid salty meal? Blame your genes
    Even though you may risk hypertension and heart disease but can't do without that extra pinch of salt in your meal, blame it on your genes for a gene related to taste pathways could be conspiring against you, researchers have found.

    Can't avoid salty meal? Blame your genes

    Coffee can cheer you up, but affect mood too

    Coffee can cheer you up, but affect mood too
    Whether it’s a latte on the way to work or an espresso to get through the afternoon slump, coffee has become a routine formula for several youths. However, think twice before sipping on it as it can also have some side effects.

    Coffee can cheer you up, but affect mood too

    Negative social talks trigger hypertension in women

    Negative social talks trigger hypertension in women
    If you want to keep away from hypertension, avoid negative interpersonal interactions. Unpleasant or demanding interpersonal encounters increase hypertension risk among older adults, especially women, new research warns.

    Negative social talks trigger hypertension in women

    Beware, some low-fat foods may trick you on calorie intake

    Beware, some low-fat foods may trick you on calorie intake
    Do you often opt for low-calorie food to shed some extra kilos? This may stun you: New research reveals some low-fat foods actually have more calories than regular food - owing to added sugars.

    Beware, some low-fat foods may trick you on calorie intake

    Lose weight and liven up your sex life

    Lose weight and liven up your sex life
    It is time to run, jog, join the gym, hit the park or just begin walking to tuck in your tummy as losing even a moderate amount of weight can help improve your sex life.

    Lose weight and liven up your sex life