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NSAIDs May Cut Prostate Cancer Markers
Regular use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and other anti-inflammatory pain relievers appears to lower blood levels of the prostate cancer biomarker prostate-specific antigen (PSA).
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Colloidal Silver: FAQ
Rosemary Jacobs, a 66-year-old Vermont woman, says she has permamently gray skin (argyria) due to colloidal silver.
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Omega-3s: Mixed Findings for Elderly
Omega-3 fatty acids may help some older adults avoid dementia and live longer -- but they may not be brighten the moods of seniors who aren't depressed, three new studies show.
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Half of Adults Will Get Knee Arthritis
Nearly half of Americans are likely to develop arthritis in at least one knee by age 85, a study shows.
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Analysis Finds No Singulair, Suicide Link
A new analysis by the American Lung Association does not support a link between the asthma and allergy drug Singulair and depression and suicide.
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20 Drugs FDA Is Watching
U.S. law now requires the FDA to reveal which drugs it's investigating. The first of these quarterly reports lists 20 drugs possibly linked to adverse events.
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Hershey's Recalls Chocolate Shell Topping
The Hershey Company is recalling 7.25-ounce bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping because of undeclared almonds.
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Hard Look at Soft Drinks in Schools
Taking soft drink machines out of elementary schools may not be enough to stop kids from drinking soda, according to a new study.
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C-Section Affects Moms' Response to Baby
Moms who deliver naturally may be more responsive to their newborn's cries than women who deliver via cesarean section, a study shows.
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Tobacco-Tied Cancer Cases Top 2 Million
About 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers were diagnosed in the U.S. from 1999 to 2004, says the CDC.
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Who Uses and Abuses Drugs and Alcohol?
Young people ages 12 to 17 used less marijuana and cocaine in 2007 but abused prescription drugs more, according to new federal government figures that track drug, alcohol and tobacco use.
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Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning
The TNF blockers Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade will get stronger warnings about fungal infections, including one called histoplasmosis.
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