Archive for March, 2010
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Representatives from three major tobacco companies defended menthol cigarettes against charges that they put smokers’ health at greater risk than regular cigarettes.
Avodart May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Avodart, a widely prescribed drug used to shrink enlarged prostates, appears to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in men with an increased risk for the disease.
Avodart May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Avodart, a widely prescribed drug used to shrink enlarged prostates, appears to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in men with an increased risk for the disease.
FAQ: Radiation Risk From Medical Imaging
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010As CT scans and other imaging techniques become more common, increased radiation puts patients at risk of cancer and other injuries. WebMD’s FAQ tells you what you need to know.
EPA: Bisphenol A Is a ‘Chemical Concern’
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010The Environmental Protection Agency will add the plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) to its ”chemical concern” list due to potential environmental effects.
Advance Directives Are Usually Followed
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Advance directives, which describe the medical care you want to have if you’re incapacitated, are honored most of the time, a study shows.
97.5% Can’t Drive Safely Using Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Driving while talking on cell phones is extremely hazardous for most people, but a tiny fraction of “supertaskers” can do both simultaneously without any ill effect, a new study says.
FDA Panel Mulls Fate of Menthol Cigarettes
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010An FDA panel is considering whether to add menthol to the list of banned cigarette flavors.
Drinking Alcohol Linked to Unhealthy Diet
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010Men and women who currently drink are also less likely to eat whole grains, eat fruit, and drink milk, and are more likely to eat unhealthy foods high in fat and sugar, a study shows.
Age, Drinking, Raise Women’s Gout Risk
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010Women have a lower risk of developing gout than men, even when they have the same blood levels of the chemical that causes the painful, inflammatory arthritis, new research shows.
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