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Think twice before you dump antidepressants

February 29th, 2008

Antidepressants is one of the most popular drugs in America and you will always find a hue an cry that they are overprescribed by the doctors. Many suggest that a visit to the gym or even anti depression therapy will help you to overcome depression.
But scientists think that you should not simply throw your bottle […]

Death Risk From Anemia Drugs

February 28th, 2008

A recently published research report has tabled doubt about anemia drugs. The study by researcher at Northwestern University has found that anemia drugs of Amgen and Johnson & Johnson may increase the risk of death of cancer patients by 10 percent. The study is a meta analysis or the first compilation of clinical trial data.The […]

Hormone therapy skews mammogram results

February 27th, 2008

If you are undergoing hormone therapy, then detecting breast cancer may be difficult on your case. You may find abnormal mammograms and may need to undergo breast biopsy. Even these methods may not be very accurate in women who are taking hormone therapy. Hormone therapy is done to treat symptoms of menopause like vaginal dryness […]

Salty snacks and means obesity and other complications

February 25th, 2008

A recent study has connected salty meals and soda to obesity and following heart complexities. Kids, who take salty foods and snacks or processed food, often take too much soda to satiate their thirst.  The study reported that cutting back on salt will be a good way to cut down on calories.This study was done […]

Antioxidants and nutrients do not help Kids with Down’s syndrome

February 24th, 2008

Antioxidants and nutrients provided to children help to boost immune system and keep them fit. But the same is not true for the children suffering from Down’s syndrome.
A recent study has found that such dietary supplements have no positive impact on the babies with Down’s syndrome. A tem of UK researcher studied 156 babies with […]