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Cancer mortality rates higher in men than women 7/13/2011

Overall cancer mortality rates are higher for men than women in the United States, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the ...

Common painkillers linked to irregular heart rhythm 7/11/2011

Commonly used painkillers to treat inflammation are linked to an increased risk of irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation or flutter), concludes a study published on ...

Celecoxib may prevent lung cancer in former smokers 7/7/2011

Celecoxib may emerge as a potent chemopreventive agent for lung cancer, according to a recent study in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer ...

Patients treated with Sunitinib & Sorafenib respond to flu vaccine 6/29/2011

Patients treated with sunitinib and sorafenib responded to the flu vaccine, which suggests the agents do not damage the immune system as much as previously feared, according to a ...

Obesity is a killer in non-smoking women 6/29/2011

Obesity is an important contributor to premature death in women who have never smoked, especially among women in low income groups, finds research published on bmj.com.

Breakfast with a friend could be just what the doctor ordered 6/27/2011

Spending too much time alone and regularly skipping breakfast might be pushing you closer to heart disease, warns the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Lupin bean flour improves heart health 6/23/2011

The way to a healthier heart could be as simple as changing the type of flour in the foods we eat.

Breakthrough in the search for MS treatments 6/22/2011

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a molecular mechanism which could bring about the development of new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) — a chronic ...

Damage on heart by cocaine habit can be "silent": study 6/21/2011

Heavy cocaine users may not realise the extent to which their habit is seriously damaging their heart, because they won’t necessarily have any symptoms, reveals a small study published ...

Exposure to air pollution linked to "uncontrolled" asthma 6/20/2011

Long term exposure to air pollution is strongly linked to uncontrolled asthma, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Pressure to work when sick has long term negative effects 6/15/2011

Pressure to work through periods of short term sickness (known as "presenteeism") can have long term negative effects on health and productivity, warns an editorial published on ...

Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets reduce tumor growth 6/15/2011

Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may reduce the risk of cancer and slow the growth of tumors already present, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal ...

Group therapy helps MS sufferers cope with depression 6/14/2011

Offering Multiple Sclerosis sufferers emotional support through group therapy sessions could improve their quality of life, a study at The University of Nottingham has discovered. ...

Keep cancer off the BBQ grill 6/10/2011

Some people may be reconsidering plans to grill hot dogs and steak based on a new report supporting the link between red and processed meats, and increased colorectal cancer risk.

Australians need to know & ask about organ donations 6/9/2011

Australia has achieved a 19% increase in organ donation and transplantation outcomes in the year to date (as at 31 May 2011), with 416 Australians receiving life-saving and life-changing ...

Brisk walking could improve prostate cancer outcomes 6/9/2011

Men with prostate cancer can improve their outcomes if they walk briskly for at least three hours a week following their diagnosis, according to a recent study in Cancer Research, ...

Silent toll of diabetes exposed 6/7/2011

The devastating effect diabetes has on the lives, limbs and hip pockets of many Australians has now been fully exposed for the first time.

Cancer benefits expected from polypills 6/6/2011

The world’s first international polypill trial has shown that a 4-in1 combination pill can halve predicted heart disease and stroke risk. Results were published today in the open ...

Stop snoring 6/6/2011

Snoring is a symptom of blockage in the airway at the back of the nose and throat. In serious cases it can significantly increase the risk of heart problems, according to Dr Stuart ...

Low energy diet can improve sleep disorder 6/1/2011

Sufferers of the sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnoea could benefit from following a low energy diet to lose weight, finds research published on bmj.com.

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