Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming large amounts of
acrylamide, a chemical commonly found in French fries, cakes, snacks and
even coffee, appears to raise the risk of kidney cancer, especially in
smokers, Dutch researchers report.
Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Breast cancer patients are more
than twice as likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder if they
have had previous mood and anxiety disorders, new research suggests.
Health Tip: Signs of Depression
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- About 15 of every 100 adults suffer from
depression, according to AARP.
New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- A new class of drugs called
vaptans may be able to treat a wide variety of conditions including
painful periods, brain hemorrhage, psychotic disorders and glaucoma,
Belgian researchers report.
Malawi AIDS deaths drop 10 percent, local free drugs study shows
(AFP)
 AFP - Distributing free anti-HIV drugs in a district of AIDS-ravaged Malawi helped cut the death toll by 10 percent within eight months, according to a study published on Saturday by The Lancet.
Free AIDS drugs slash death rate in Malawi study
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Providing free AIDS drugs to people in
northern Malawi has slashed adult mortality rates, vindicating
a recent ramp-up in treatment in poor parts of rural Africa,
researchers said on Friday.
Tree-lined streets may cut city kids' asthma risk
(Reuters)
Reuters - City blocks boasting plenty of
trees aren't only more pleasing to the eye; they may be
healthier for children's lungs, according to research conducted
in New York City.
European athletes in asthma study at Beijing Olympics
(AP)
AP - Athletes from 10 European countries will take part in an allergy and asthma study at the Beijing Olympics.
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