Archive for December, 2008
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008A new study shows Fosamax is effective in treating osteoporosis, but may not work the way experts believed.
Medication Errors Common in Chemo Treatments
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008A new study shows that medication errors are common among children and adults taking chemotherapy drugs at home or in outpatient clinics.
Grape Seed Extract May Fight Leukemia
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Grape seed extract may have potential in curbing leukemia, new research shows.
New Year’s Champagne Corks Can Hurt Eyes
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Ophthalmologist Andrew Iwach shares tips on the safe way to open champagne bottles and avoiding eye damage from flying corks.
Supplements May Not Cut Cancer Risk
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Taking vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta-carotene supplements may not cut cancer risk, researchers report.
Phosphates May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008New research suggests a possible link between lung cancer risk and phosphate.
High Blood Sugar Linked to Memory Loss
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Rising blood sugar appears to be a factor in age-related memory decline, new research shows.
Genes Made 1918 Spanish Flu Deadly
Monday, December 29th, 2008Scientists have identified genes that made the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 especially deadly. It’s a discovery that may prove useful if another flu pandemic breaks out.
Facial Expressions Hardwired
Monday, December 29th, 2008Spontaneous facial expressions come naturally; they aren’t learned by watching other people, new research shows.
Virginity Pledge Doesn?t Stop Teen Sex
Monday, December 29th, 2008Teenagers who take virginity pledges are no less sexually active than other teens, according to a new study.
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