| Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal
Cancer
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- People with osteoporosis who take
drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel
(risedronate) to strengthen their bones may be at an increased risk of
esophageal cancer, British researchers report. |
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| Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk
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Reuters - People who take a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday. |
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| Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit
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Reuters - An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows. |
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| Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines
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HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Even after escaping a violent or
controlling relationship, a mother's mental health may continue to
decline, a new study finds. |
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| Israeli researchers develop promising new HIV treatment
(AFP) |
 AFP - Israeli researchers have developed a new treatment for HIV that kills human cells infected with the virus and could lead to a breakthrough in treating AIDS, the Haaretz newspaper said on Friday.
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| Global cash support to fight AIDS is falling: UN
(AFP) |
 AFP - The chief of the UNAIDS agency said Thursday that global contributions to fighting the disease are dropping off for the first time in 15 years amid tough economic times.
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| Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
(HealthDay) |
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People with asthma who witness
violence in their neighborhoods are at increased risk for asthma-related
hospitalization and emergency department visits for asthma or any cause,
finds a new study. |
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| Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk
(Reuters) |
Reuters - Women who start menstruating early may be at increased risk of asthma and poor lung function, new research shows. |
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| Potential Cause of Asthma-Like Symptoms Spotted in Mice
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HealthDay - SUNDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) -- A possible genetic basis for severe
asthma has been identified by researchers, and although the findings are
based on a study in mice, the discovery may someday help people. |
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| Are allergies associated with heart disease?
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Reuters - Common allergies that bring on wheezing, sneezing and watery eyes could be next to join the list of factors linked to heart disease, suggests a large new study. |
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| Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer
(AP) |
AP - People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. |
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| Questions loom over drug given to sleepless vets
(AP) |
 AP - Andrew White returned from a nine-month tour in Iraq beset with signs of post-traumatic stress disorder: insomnia, nightmares, constant restlessness. Doctors tried to ease his symptoms using three psychiatric drugs, including a potent anti-psychotic called Seroquel.
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