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A drug that can give advanced prostate cancer sufferers an extra two months to live has been rejected by the NHS’s rationing body, just days after experts said it was “futile” to keep giving chemotherapy to the terminally ill. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) said that the medicine, calle… |
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New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that rats fed homobrassinolide, found in the mustard plant, produced an anabolic effect, and increased appetite and muscle mass, as well as the number and size of muscle fibers Bethesda, MD—If you are looking to lean out, add muscle mass, and get ripped, a new research report publi… |
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A common painkiller used by millions of people across the world may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a UK-led study out Wednesday. Patients who use diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), had a 40 percent higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who were not using the drug… |
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Potato consumption leads to higher overall diet quality… A frequently expressed concern in the ongoing public health debate is that fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly those that are nutrient dense, are not affordable to the average consumer. Research presented today at the American Dietetic Association’s (A… |
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A new study has shown that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or people with reduced lung function are at a serious risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The findings, which will be presented today (26 September 2011) at the European Respiratory Society’s Annual Congress in Amsterdam, suggest … |
