Healthcare

Mammography catches breast cancer at earlier stage

Some younger women may avoid breast cancer screening because they feel they have a low risk of being diagnosed with a health problem............

Lupus and arthritis prevent many women from having children

Lower reimbursement rates don't stop docs from offering osteoporosis test

Walking speed and grip strength predict stroke risk, study finds

Exercising in early adulthood may reduce future risk of osteoporosis

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Clinical Drug Trials

Study uses stem cells to treat osteoporosis

Currently, a prescription to buy Fosamax is one of the most effective treatments for osteoporosis. However, a team of researchers from the University of California, Davis Health System may have developed a therapy that could utilize stem cells to boost bone density............

Statins equally as effective in women as men

Blood sugar monitoring shows little benefit

Use of cane reduces arthritic knee pain

Researchers explain how statins may fight breast cancer

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Canada Drugs

Family history plays important role in assessing heart disease risk

Questioning patients about their family history may be a simple way for doctors to determine which individuals are likely to develop heart disease, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine............

Arthritis can be treated, experts say

High blood sugar increases cardiovascular risk

Positive feelings help patients stick to prescribed treatment

Low rate of birth control use among teen mothers

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Canadian Pharmacy

Mail-order services popular, inexpensive among patients

Canadian internet pharmacies may play an important role in controlling the cost of pharmaceuticals, as a new report suggests that payers can save up to $46.6 billion over the next decade by encouraging members to use mail-service pharmacies............

Triglycerides may be major stroke risk factor

Researchers develop blood test to check for depression

Men should get their prostates examined to avoid complications

Diabetes and depression should be treated together, study says

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