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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).
WebMD Health, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:36:53 GMT

Colloidal Silver: FAQ
Rosemary Jacobs, a 66-year-old Vermont woman, says she has permamently gray skin (argyria) due to colloidal silver.
WebMD Health, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:36:53 GMT

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.
WebMD Health, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:36:53 GMT

Venomous clues in lung bug battle
Bacterial colonies in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients use chemicals found in snake venom to attack them, research shows.
BBC News | Health | World Edition, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:36:54 GMT

Sweaty people 'less asthma prone'
The ability to sweat may cut the risk of developing exercise-related asthma, say scientists.
BBC News | Health | World Edition, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:36:54 GMT

New Research Suggests That Action As A Goal May Be Too Broad
A series of experiments conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois suggest that society's emphasis on action over inaction may lead to unforeseen consequences. "Our research highlights how the pressures of society to be active may produce fairly unregulated behavior," said Dolores AlbarracĂ­n, a professor of psychology who led the work.
Health News from Medical News Today, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:58:28 GMT

Study Finds Neutral HIV Presentations More Likely To Be Considered Inviting
A recent study by University of Illinois professor of psychology Dolores AlbarracĂ­n and her colleagues at the University of Florida and the Alachua County Health Department in Florida found a method to increase enrollment among high-risk individuals in HIV prevention programs.
Health News from Medical News Today, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:58:28 GMT

Delaying Evolution Of Drug Resistance In Malaria Parasite Possible - Study
There's no magic bullet for wiping out malaria, but a new study offers strong support for a method that effectively delays the evolution of drug resistance in malaria parasites, a University of Florida researcher says.
Health News from Medical News Today, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:58:28 GMT

Common painkillers lower levels of prostate cancer biomarker
(University of Rochester Medical Center) Common painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen appear to lower a man's PSA level, the blood biomarker widely used by physicians to help gauge whether a man is at risk of prostate cancer. But the authors of the study caution that men shouldn't take the painkillers in an effort to prevent prostate cancer just yet.
EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:58:28 GMT

'Healthy' individuals may be at risk for heart disease
(Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) In the face of a growing obesity epidemic in the United States, researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have new study results that indicate that how much fat a person has is not as important as where that fat is located when assessing risk for cardiovascular events and metabolic disease.
EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:58:28 GMT

Anti-inflammatory drugs may mask prostate cancer marker
(American Cancer Society) Regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, may reduce serum levels of the prostate biomarker, PSA, and hence may alter the detection of prostate cancer in individuals who take these medications.
EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health, Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:58:28 GMT

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