Add colorectal cancer to the list of malignancies caused by smoking, with a new study strengthening the link between the two.

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Beer for the Bones?

by silent on February 9, 2010

Beer may help keep bones strong because it’s a rich source of dietary silicon, which contributes to bone mineral density, a new study reports.

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Financial pressure puts low- and medium-income women at particularly high risk for anxiety and depression after being diagnosed with the noninvasive breast cancer ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a U.S. study has found

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Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child

by silent on February 9, 2010

Older moms are more likely to have a child with autism than women who give birth at a younger age, new research shows.

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‘Third-Hand Smoke’ Could Be Troublesome, Too

February 9, 2010

Tobacco smoke residue found on indoor surfaces — so-called “third-hand smoke” — can interact with airborne compounds to form new, potentially cancer-causing substances, research suggests.

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‘Third-Hand Smoke’ Could Be Troublesome, Too

February 9, 2010

Tobacco smoke residue found on indoor surfaces — so-called “third-hand smoke” — can interact with airborne compounds to form new, potentially cancer-causing substances, research suggests.

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Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk

February 8, 2010

People who down two or more soft drinks a week may have double the risk of developing deadly pancreatic cancer, compared to non-soda drinkers, new research suggests.

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Study: 3 Family Habits May Fight Childhood Obesity

February 8, 2010

Worried about your child’s weight? You can do more than just nag them about eating too much junk food. Implementing three healthy family habits—eating dinner together, making sure they get enough sleep, and limiting TV—may help, a new study suggests

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More Doses of MS Drug Raise Risk of Brain Infection

February 5, 2010

In the latest blow to the controversial multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it was slapping a new warning on the drug’s label

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Herbals Not the Answer for Asthma, Study Shows

February 5, 2010

Many asthma patients who use herbal remedies experience increased symptoms and poorer quality of life, a new study shows.

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Herbals Not the Answer for Asthma, Study Shows

February 5, 2010

Many asthma patients who use herbal remedies experience increased symptoms and poorer quality of life, a new study shows.

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