Aspirin May Cause Age-Related Vision Problems

A daily dose of aspirin may worsen vision problems in people who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers found that seniors who take an aspirin a day are twice as likely to have late-stage macular degeneration compared to seniors who don’t take aspirin every day.

The Molecule of Many Diseases

It is good news when researchers gain a little more knowledge about the development of one disease. It is even better news when that little bit of knowledge applies to a whole group of diseases.

Diabetes: The South Asian Risk

In the fight against type 2 diabetes, it is important to know who is at risk for the disease. While obesity is a major part of the picture, genetics also play a role in the development of diabetes.

Poor Neighborhoods Produce Fewer Graduates

It's no secret that growing up in poverty has a huge negative impact on children, in many ways. Their education suffers, often because of lower quality schools and the challenges that poverty brings.

Stopping Breast Cancer in its Tracks

Breast cancer that has not begun to spread (metastasize) beyond the original tumor is likely survivable. When the cancer starts to fan out, controlling the disease becomes much more difficult.  Scientists may have pinpointed a way to block this deadly spread.

Extra Calcium and Moms-to-be

Pregnant women are often told to take more calcium to benefit themselves and their babies, but the benefits of doing so have been unclear.

Battling Prostate Cancer Pain

When prostate cancer spreads to the bones, it can be very, very painful.  New research shows more effective ways to ease this extreme pain, which can extend the lives of advanced prostate cancer patients and provide researchers insight into how pain relief works.

New Dietary MS Therapy

The dietary supplement glucosamine is popular for helping aching, arthritic joints. A new supplement looks like it could suppress the damaging autoimmune response seen in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Testosterone Wards Off Heart Problems

Testosterone does more than just protect muscle strength and sexual health. In fact, naturally high levels of testosterone may be beneficial to the heart in older men.

Drugs and Alcohol Are No Joke

Addiction doesn’t happen the first time around. It takes time for addictions to develop and still many addicts will deny their dependence. When will the denying stop and help be sought out?

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