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Statin drugs may reduce prostate cancer risk

May 17th, 2013

Prostate Cancer SlideStatins are a type of medication which help reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood, and as such can lower the risk of cardiovascular problems like heart attack and stroke. However, new research indicates that the drugs could also have implications in reducing a person's chance of developing cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dietary nicotine may reduce Parkinson’s risk

May 13th, 2013

A person who increases the levels of dietary nicotine they consume could lower their risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Recommending that at-risk patients up their intake could therefore have a positive impact on morbidity rates. Read the rest of this entry »

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Magnesium intake linked to bone density in children

May 12th, 2013

Leishmania donovani in bone marrow cell. Smear. Parasite.Parents often focus on delivering a calcium-rich diet to their children to ensure bone health, but new research indicates that magnesium intake could be just as important when it comes to skeletal strength. Read the rest of this entry »

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Possible marker of bladder cancer recurrence identified

May 11th, 2013

Cancer CellScientists may have identified a biological marker which is an indicator for bladder cancer recurrence. The finding could have important implications for determining the most appropriate course of follow-up treatments in patients who have undergone surgery. Read the rest of this entry »

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Arrhythmia drug linked to doubled cancer risk

May 6th, 2013

Cancer CellPatients taking the arrhythmia medication amiodarone could be at an increased risk of developing cancer, according to a study from a Taipei Veterans General Hospital research team. Read the rest of this entry »

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