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Bone-building drugs double the risk of esophageal cancer, but the risk is … – Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk Bone-building drugs double the risk of esophageal cancer, but the risk is … Los Angeles Times The family of bone-building drugs that includes Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva can double the risk of developing throat cancer, researchers reported Thursday in the latest development in what has become a confusing discussion.
Six Apart and Vox—How Promise Gets Squandered
Six Apart is shutting down its free blogging service, Vox, and as Mike points out this announcement is really about cleaning up for an upcoming merger with VideoEgg. With 250 million uniques worldwide spread across thousands of blogs and a growing ad business, Six Apart isn’t a failure. But, like Slide and like Digg, it hasn’t lived up to its promise either
Health Buzz: Popular Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Cancer Risk – U.S. News & World Report
Sydney Morning Herald Health Buzz: Popular Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Cancer Risk U.S.
New Antimalarial Compound Shows Promise For Drug Resistant Malaria – Medical News Today
DAWN.com New Antimalarial Compound Shows Promise For Drug Resistant Malaria Medical News Today Scientists are developing a new antimalarial drug with a novel mechanism of action which shows promise for clearing a Plasmodium (malaria parasite) infection after a single dose, according to an article published in the journal Science. … New Malaria Drug Candidate Holds Promise Wall Street Journal Experimental Novartis drug shows malaria promise Reuters Novartis Malaria Drug May Yield First New Treatment in 30 Years Bloomberg AFP
Osteoporosis Drugs Tied to Esophageal Cancer – ABC News
Telegraph.co.uk Osteoporosis Drugs Tied to Esophageal Cancer ABC News A second look at British registry data indicates that esophageal cancer may be more common after all in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, for long periods.
US Doctors Work With Afghans to Improve Country’s Medical Care
Nine years after the war in Afghanistan began, the government and its coalition allies are preparing for the day it will end. Part of that preparation is ensuring that Afghanistan’s medical community will be able to care for the population. U.S
Companies pile bigger share of health-care costs onto workers – Washington Post
Health Jackal Companies pile bigger share of health-care costs onto workers Washington Post Amid high unemployment and a weak economy, employers are shifting more health-care costs to workers, according to a study released Thursday.
US employers push increase in cost of healthcare onto workers – Los Angeles Times
Health Jackal US employers push increase in cost of healthcare onto workers Los Angeles Times A new survey shows an average worker with a family plan pays nearly $4000 a year, up 14% from 2009. Meanwhile, the average employer contribution to a family plan hasn't increased at all. Healthcare educator Rainelle White, background, helps patient …
Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk Reuters LONDON (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. … Bisphosphonates Tied to Esophageal Cancer MedPage Today Link between bone drugs and oesophageal cancer BBC News Osteoporosis drug 'doubles cancer risk' Telegraph.co.uk Washington Post
Foreclosures’ heavy toll on health – San Jose Mercury News
Foreclosures' heavy toll on health San Jose Mercury News But she fought back when Wachovia Bank began foreclosing on her house in 2009, and won an affordable loan modification. Her victory doesn't only secure … and more
People: Zeta-Jones furious over Douglas’ late cancer detection – Denver Post
msnbc.com People: Zeta-Jones furious over Douglas' late cancer detection Denver Post Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones says she is having a hard time watching husband Michael Douglas battle stage 4 throat cancer and said she's furious with doctors for not detecting his disease sooner. Douglas, the Oscar winner of “Wall Street” and a veteran …
Michael Douglas Says He Has Stage Four Throat Cancer – Medical News Today
USA Today Michael Douglas Says He Has Stage Four Throat Cancer Medical News Today Michael Douglas told a US television audience on Tuesday night that he has been diagnosed with and is receiving treatment for stage four throat cancer. Speaking on David Letterman's “Late Show” to promote the release of his new film “Wall Street: Money … Zeta Jones reveals cancer anger BBC News Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ WebMD Celebs That Cancer Can't Hold Back ABC News New York Times
Zeta Jones reveals cancer anger – BBC News
Los Angeles Times Zeta Jones reveals cancer anger BBC News Catherine Zeta Jones has revealed she is “furious” that doctors failed to detect husband Michael Douglas' throat cancer earlier. In an interview with People magazine, she said: “He sought every option and nothing was found. I knew something was up
Maker of Botox Settles Inquiry – New York Times
Health Jackal Maker of Botox Settles Inquiry New York Times Allergan, the maker of Botox, agreed on Wednesday to pay $600 million to settle charges that it illegally promoted and sold the drug through 2005 for unapproved uses like treating headaches.
For the intellectually active, Alzheimer’s diagnosis begins a steep slide – Los Angeles Times
CBC.ca For the intellectually active, Alzheimer's diagnosis begins a steep slide Los Angeles Times The vaunted protection that intellectually active adults get from Alzheimer's disease has a dark downside, a study released Wednesday has found. Once dementia symptoms become evident and Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed in such patients, their mental …
Active minds delay dementia but speed decline once it hits – USA Today
CBC.ca Active minds delay dementia but speed decline once it hits USA Today By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY Poring over crossword puzzles, reading and listening to tunes may slow or delay brain decline at first, but being mentally active might speed up dementia once it hits, new research suggests. … Mental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer's BusinessWeek Mental 'exercise' linked to faster dementia msnbc.com 'Brain Exercise' May Worsen Existing Alzheimer's MedPage Today Medical News Today
Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ – WebMD
Telegraph.co.uk Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ WebMD Sept. 1, 2010 — Actor Michael Douglas last night stunned a television audience with the announcement that he has “late stage IV throat cancer.” What is this disease
Allergan Settles Civil and Criminal Charges – MedPage Today
Health Newstrack Allergan Settles Civil and Criminal Charges MedPage Today Botox manufacturer Allergan will pay $375 million after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor misbranding charge related to off-label use of the cosmetic drug, a statement on the company's website said. …
