Lower cancer risk in large families
Larger the family, lower the cancer risk, states a new study based on data collected from 178 countries. This link was independent of income, age and urbanisation of the family; the family size also included members of the extended family in the household. Researchers found that the protective effect of a large family was stronger in men than in women. The study suggested that family life can provide positive emotional environments that can boost a person’s resistance to diseases, including cancer. It is based on the premise that family members support one another in following a healthy lifestyle.
Obesity surgery may cut heart attack risk in diabetics
Diabetics who are severely overweight might be able to prevent heart attacks and strokes