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Avodart May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

March 31st, 2010 Comments off

Avodart, 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.

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Avodart May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

FAQ: Radiation Risk From Medical Imaging

March 31st, 2010 Comments off

As 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.

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EPA: Bisphenol A Is a ‘Chemical Concern’

March 31st, 2010 Comments off

The Environmental Protection Agency will add the plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) to its ”chemical concern” list due to potential environmental effects.

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EPA: Bisphenol A Is a ‘Chemical Concern’

Advance Directives Are Usually Followed

March 31st, 2010 Comments off

Advance directives, which describe the medical care you want to have if you’re incapacitated, are honored most of the time, a study shows.

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Advance Directives Are Usually Followed