Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer (HealthDay)
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 (Reuters) 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.
- Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit (Reuters) 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.
- Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines (HealthDay) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.