Glucosamine 'no better than placebo'
People who take glucosamine and chondroitin for osteoarthritis are wasting their money, according to a new study published today. abc.net.au |
New mammogram study stirs debate for women in 40s
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE 2010-09-29T22:29:19ZA new study from Sweden is stirring fresh debate over whether women in their 40s should get mammograms. It suggests that the breast cancer screening test can lower the risk of dying of the disease by 26 percent or more in this age group.... hosted.ap.org |
Opposition highlights prisoners' mental health problems
The West Australian Opposition has accused the Barnett government of being in denial over the number of prisoners with mental health problems. abc.net.au |
FDA warns 8 companies marketing miracle cures
By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-10-14T18:48:53ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration warned eight companies on Thursday to stop marketing miracle cures that claim to treat everything from autism to Parkinson's disease by flushing toxic metals from the body.... hosted.ap.org |
Go for turkey, not stuffing to keep the weight off
More turkey, less white bread and mashed potatoes. Just in time for holiday feasting, a large study found that diets higher in protein and lower ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |