Anti-cholesterol drugs may do more harm than good for older people
The side effects of Australia's most commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs may outweigh the benefits in older people, a new clinical review has found.
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Clear link between perceived stress and an increased incidence of psychosomatic symptoms
In four out of ten cases, long-term stress suffered by women leads to some form of physical complaint. This is shown by a study of 1,500 women carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Jun 3, 2013
FDA weighs lifting safety restrictions on Avandia (Update 2)
A former blockbuster diabetes pill that was subjected to major safety restrictions in 2010 may be less risky than once thought, according to the latest analysis of the much-debated GlaxoSmithKline drug Avandia.
Jun 3, 2013
New drug extends advanced lung cancer survival
A new drug can help advanced lung cancer patients live longer and may aid in treating other kinds of cancer, researchers said Monday.
Jun 3, 2013
Health officials rule out Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
A senior health ministry official in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday ruled out an Ebola outbreak in the northeast of the country, after possible cases were reported by United Nations staff.
Jun 3, 2013
More TV time equals higher consumption of sweetened beverages among children
More time in front of the TV set and higher exposure to TV adverts may lead to increased consumption of sweetened beverages among children. This is the conclusion of a new study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Jun 3, 2013
Doctor's advice for cancer patients: Not only medical aspects influence treatment recommendations
What treatment a doctor recommends for advanced cancer not only depends on medical aspects. His relationship to the individual patients and his own view of their life situation at their age play a role. This was found out ...
Jun 3, 2013
