While hormone therapy is beneficial for many men with prostate cancer, there is growing concern that it may increase heart disease risk factors, according to a new report by leading health organizations.
Source:Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy May Increase Heart Risk
A new study finds that women who take aspirin regularly after breast cancer treatment may have a lower risk of breast cancer death and recurrence. Experts caution more research is needed.
Source:Can Aspirin Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence?
Do new whole body scanners used in airport security lines pose a health risk? The American College of
Radiology (ACR) says no.
Source:Prominent US Radiology Association Says Airport Body Scanners Safe
(PhysOrg.com) — A team of geographers from the University of Manchester have discovered a group of glaciers in one of Europe’s most inhospitable places.
Source:Glaciers discovered in 'cursed' mountains of Albania
(PhysOrg.com) — New research at the A. James Clark School of Engineering could prevent bacterial infections using tiny biochemical machines – nanofactories – that can confuse bacteria and stop them from spreading, without the use of antibiotics.
Source:'Nanofactories': Stopping Bacterial Infections Without Antibiotics
Challenging prevailing wisdom that only children with end-stage kidney disease suffer physical, social, emotional and educational setbacks from their disease, research led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center shows that even mild to moderate kidney disease may seriously diminish a child’s quality of life.
Source:Even mild kidney disease harms a child's quality of life
Depression raises risks of advanced and severe complications from diabetes, according to a prospective study of Group Health primary-care patients in western Washington. These complications include kidney failure or blindness, the result of small vessel damage, as well as major vessel problems leading to heart attack or stroke.
Source:Severe complications of diabetes higher in depressed patients
A 6.1 magnitude quake hit the Philippines region early Thursday, US scientists said, but no tsunami warning was immediately issued.
Source:6.1 magnitude quake hits Philippines region: USGS
Alcohol increases the risk of violence in couples – especially violence both to and by the female partner. A new study of couples that experienced intimate partner violence found 30.2 percent reported alcohol use before or during the event.
Source:Alcohol Increases Women`s Risk of Intimate Partner Violence