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Tamoxifen May Cut Lung Cancer Deaths

January 25th, 2011 Comments off

Tamoxifen, the medication long used to prevent the growth of breast cancer tumors, also appears to reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer, research suggests.

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Exercise, Vitamin D Reduce Risk of Falls in Elderly

December 21st, 2010 Comments off

A federal task force’s review finds that for Americans 65 and older, exercise and vitamin D supplements can help reduce the risk of falling.

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Good Cholesterol May Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

December 14th, 2010 Comments off

Having higher HDL, or “good” cholesterol, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.

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Healthy Lifestyle May Help Prevent Stroke

December 2nd, 2010 Comments off

A healthy lifestyle — which includes not smoking, eating a low-fat diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, exercising, and maintaining a healthy body weight — may help prevent a first-time stroke. That’s according to the American Heart Association, whose revised guidelines say such healthy behaviors reduce the risk for stroke by as much as 80%

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Walking May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

November 29th, 2010 Comments off

Walking a little over three-fourths of a mile a day may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report.

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How to Manage Food Allergies in Children

November 29th, 2010 Comments off

Pediatricians play a key role in preventing and treating food-related allergic reactions among school-aged children, and can help implement plans concerning the way food allergies are managed in the school setting, according to a clinical report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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