Stomach cancer :: Aspirin may prevent stomach cancer
Findings from a review of published studies suggest that use of aspirin and similar drugs may help prevent stomach cancer.
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SARS :: Genes affect SARS susceptibility
Scientists in Hong Kong have discovered people with a certain pattern of genes have a much higher risk of getting SARS, a finding that could help diagnose and prevent the spread of the deadly disease.
Vitamin E :: Boost Vitamin E with fortified food
People get more from vitamin E from eating enriched foods than from capsule supplements, new research shows.
Rheumatoid arthritis :: Hormone Imbalance increases Rheumatoid Arthritis
The joint inflammation that is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis apparently results from out-of-kilter hormone levels in the joints, European researchers report.
Rheumatoid Arthritis :: Vitamin D protects against rheumatoid arthritis
Women with highest levels of vitamin D intake are about one third less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than women with the lowest levels.
Hip Surgery :: Ultrasound Screening may prevent Infant Hip Surgery
According to a report published in The Lancet that ultrasound screening for abnormal hip development in the first six weeks of life can reduce the need for surgery
Migraine :: Think preventing migraines
One of the greatest bugaboos we see every day in headache centers is patients with chronic daily or near-daily headache, who are overusing medication. It is our most common problem – said Dr. Stephen Silberstein, Director of the Jefferson Headache Center and Professor of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Fibromyalgia :: Usefulness of Reiki in Fibromyalgia
Reiki, a Japanese word that means universal life force, is considered most effective for alleviating pain, depression and anxiety.
Menopause :: Menopause may cause Obesity
In women, it has been demonstrated that major weight increases often occur during menopause, the time in a woman’s life in which cyclic ovarian function ends and the ovarian hormones estrogen and progesterone decline.
Cancer :: Green Tea with Tumor Preventive Qualities
Drinking green tea may do more than just thwart a head cold, according to research presented today at the American Association for Cancer Research Second Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research. Green tea already is believed to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, fight bacteria and dental cavities, and possibly aid weight loss. New studies are now suggesting the various potential anti-cancer benefits of the age-old beverage.