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Cholesterol Drugs May Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer

Cholesterol Drugs May Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer

Disease And Conditons

27 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - New studies are giving hope to those at risk of prostate cancer. United States researchers recently announced that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may offer ...

Risk of Prostate Cancer Linked to Cholesterol Medication

Risk of Prostate Cancer Linked to Cholesterol Medication

Disease And Conditons

26 Apr 2009
New York - A major scientific study found that the risk of prostate cancer may be reduced in those taking medications to lower their cholesterol. ...

FDA’s Morning After Pill Shift Stirs Debate

FDA’s Morning After Pill Shift Stirs Debate

Disease And Conditons

23 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - The age limit has changed for the FDA approved morning after pill, allowing 17 year olds to purchase the pill without a prescription. The ...

 
Painkillers do not prevent Alzheimers

Painkillers do not prevent Alzheimers

Disease And Conditons

23 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - A new study has proven that painkillers do not prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease as was previously believed. It has been found ...

Breast Cancer Deaths at Record Low

Breast Cancer Deaths at Record Low

Disease And Conditons

23 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - According to a study by Cancer Research UK, the number of women dying from breast cancer is at a record low. Record-keeping of ...

Breast Cancer Deaths Reach Record Low

Breast Cancer Deaths Reach Record Low

Disease And Conditons

22 Apr 2009
London - The number of UK woman who died from breast cancer has reached an all time low, even though cancer diagnoses are becoming more ...

 
Breastfeeding protects Mom

Breastfeeding protects Mom

Health And Wellness

22 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - The benefits to babies who are breastfed have been known for years. Less commonly known are the benefits to mothers who breastfeed. Studies ...

Can Walnuts Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer?

Can Walnuts Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer?

Disease And Conditons

22 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - Eating walnuts may help in reducing the risk of women developing breast cancer, according to researchers. In previous studies, walnuts have been known to ...

Grilled Meat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer

Grilled Meat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer

Disease And Conditons

22 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - Meat cooked at high temperatures could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study by the School of Public Health at ...

 
Paralysis more prevalent than previously believed

Paralysis more prevalent than previously believed

Disease And Conditons

21 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - Among the numerous health issues in America today, a new study is drawing attention to a somewhat overlooked health problem: paralysis. This condition ...

Breastfeeding: Best for Babies and Moms

Breastfeeding: Best for Babies and Moms

Health And Wellness

21 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - It is a well-known fact that breastfeeding is one of the most beneficial things a new mother can give to her newborn. Through ...

Urine Test Could Gauge Smokers Lung Cancer Risk

Urine Test Could Gauge Smokers Lung Cancer Risk

Disease And Conditons

20 Apr 2009
Jacksonville - Quit smoking. Easy to say but hard to do. So hard, in fact, that it is estimated about one out of every four ...

 
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