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Long-term Use of Osteoporosis Medication May Reduce Bone Fracture Risk for Some Patients

Continuing a popular but controversial treatment for osteoporosis could reduce spine fracture risk for a particular group of patients, but others could see little to no change if they discontinue it. Based on available evidence, a UCSF researcher reevaluated his 2006 finding from a randomized 10-year study of alendronate, a type of bisphosphonate – a class of drugs that prevent loss of bone mass.
Jamelle Agbuis May 10, 2012

Four Great Reasons to Eat Organic, Grass-Fed Beef

Vegetarians and vegans can put up quite the convincing argument when it comes to what they are passionate about - not eating meat. Several have even appeared on this site.
Jamelle Agbuis May 09, 2012

A Single Stem Cell Mutation Triggers Fibroid Tumors

Fibroid uterine tumors affect an estimated 15 million women in the United States, causing irregular bleeding, anemia, pain and infertility. Despite the high prevalence of the tumors, which occur in 60 percent of women by age 45, the molecular cause has been unknown.
Jamelle Agbuis May 07, 2012

Study Suggests New Approach to Explain Cancer Growth: Low Oxygen Levels

University of Georgia Professor Ying Xu and his colleagues analyzed information from microarray chips, which are small glass slides containing large amounts of gene material, and have found that low oxygen levels in cells may be a primary cause of uncontrollable tumor growth in some cancers.
Jamelle Agbuis May 05, 2012

Nestlé to Acquire Pfizer Nutrition for US$11.85 Billion

One of the world's largest food and nutrition companies, Nestlé, has announced its intention to acquire US-based global nutrition company Pfizer Nutrition for US$11.85 billion (AU$11.5 billion).
Jamelle Agbuis May 04, 2012

Teenager’s Watery Eye Reveals Tumour behind Nose

She thought her left eye was becoming watery because it was either reacting to her make-up or the odd weather. As the eye problem kept getting worse, 19-year-old Tasha Jilka from Leicester saw a doctor, expecting a remedy to some kind of allergy. She later learned a cancer tumour has grown behind her nose, which meant she needed surgery to remove the life-threatening foreign growth.
Arlene Paredes May 04, 2012

Why Underweight Babies Become Obese

It seems improbable that a baby born underweight would be prone to obesity, but it is well documented that these children tend to put on weight in youth if they're allowed free access to calories. Now, researchers believe they understand why this happens.
Jamelle Agbuis May 03, 2012

How Can I Help my Dog Lose Weight?

Exercise, portion control and some cool toys can help you win the battle of the bulge. (And be sure to check out the video of some super-smart dogs at the end.)
Jamelle Agbuis May 03, 2012

Vaccines Have Been Based on Medical Fraud for Over a Hundred Years

The concept of vaccinating to immunize began in 1796, when British apothecary (pharmacist) Edward Jenner inserted cowpox pus under the skin of an eight year old boy. Jenner based his experiment on an unsubstantiated rumor that anyone who had experienced cowpox would be immune to smallpox.
Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2012

Keep your Pets Healthy, Happy this Summer

Ready for lawn parties, patio dining and treks to the dog park? Make sure your dog also has the tools to enjoy this season. Consider this your warm-weather pet checklist:
Jamelle Agbuis May 02, 2012

7 Medicinal Herbs and Spices that Help Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is an epidemic that is currently sweeping across America. The fast lifestyle of fast food, soda and stress is starting to catch up on the average American, so much so that an estimated one in every three Americans has high blood pressure.
Jamelle Agbuis Apr 27, 2012

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