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| Study found 40 percent of men aged 75 and older were screened, despite expert consensus against it |
TUESDAY, Oct. 15 A new study finds that too many doctors ignore current guidelines that advise against giving PSA tests to elderly men, subjecting many of these patients to needless worry and bother.
Even though no ma... » Read the full article |
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| Study found higher quality of life after bypass than with less-invasive angioplasty |
TUESDAY, Oct. 15 Generally, the less invasive a surgical procedure is, the better. But, that's not necessarily true for people with diabetes.
Recent research has found lower death rates and fewer heart attacks in peo... » Read the full article |
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| Adding nerve block seemed to reduce recurrence rate |
TUESDAY, Oct. 15 The anesthesia technique used during breast cancer surgery may affect cancer recurrence and survival, Danish researchers report.
In a small study that followed 77 breast cancer patients, researchers f... » Read the full article |
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| A glass of wine at a restaurant may be 50 percent more potent than you think, experts warn |
TUESDAY, Oct. 15 Thanks to rising alcohol levels in wine and beer, the drinks served in bars and restaurants are often more potent than people realize, a new report shows.
As a result, even conscientious drinkers who ... » Read the full article |
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| Wisconsin researchers found link between economy and procedure rates, but another expert says it's not proof |
TUESDAY, Oct. 15 The financial crisis of 2008 and lingering economic woes are having an impact on men's reproductive decisions, new research suggests.
"With the current recession, it's pushing more guys to get a vase... » Read the full article |
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| Researchers focused on street kids in Canada |
TUESDAY, Oct. 15 Young people who use crystal methamphetamine are at increased risk of injecting drugs, a new Canadian study finds.
The highly addictive man-made stimulant is usually smoked but sometimes snorted or in... » Read the full article |
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| Pregnant women's exposure to air pollution from traffic, industry still too high, European study finds |
TUESDAY, Oct. 15 Pregnant women exposed to even low levels of air pollution are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies, a new study suggests.
Researchers analyzed data from 14 studies that were conducted in 12 Eu... » Read the full article |
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| Meanwhile, other research saw no fertility effects from caffeine, alcohol |
MONDAY, Oct. 14 Exercise may boost a man's sperm count, and therefore may improve a couple's chances of conception, according to a new study.
In particular, men who lift weights or spend time working or exercising out... » Read the full article |
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