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The Bramble Wattle - The Anti-Cancer Tree?
The bramble wattle - Acacia victoriae - contains chemicals which could stop cells dying and reduce the
amount of stress cells go through. Both actions could suppress the development of cancer, according to researchers from the M D
Anderson Cancer Center and Arizona State University. But UK cancer scientists say although the findings are welcome, there is a
long way to go before these findings could help treat cancer in humans. more
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African-American Medicare Beneficiaries Less Likely Than Whites To Receive Flu Shots Regardless Of
Plan Type
African-American Medicare beneficiaries are far less likely than white beneficiaries to receive flu shots,
regardless of whether they are enrolled in managed care or fee-for-service plans, according to a study in the September 26, 2001,
issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association . The study was sponsored by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality. more
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AHRQ Evidence Summary Report: Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism After Injury
Venous thromboembolism (VT) is a major national health problem, claiming 50,000 lives and resulting in
300,000 to 600,000 hospitalizations annually in the United States. VT presents in two forms: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Pulmonary embolism (PE). Injured patients are at high risk for VT because of changes in coagulation and thrombolysis
mechanisms that are induced by trauma. more
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Estrogen May Provide Protection From Parkinson's Disease
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that women who underwent hysterectomy had a threefold increased
risk of developing Parkinson's disease and that women who received estrogen after menopause had a 50 percent reduced risk of
developing Parkinson's disease. more
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MU Researcher Cautions Against High Doses Of Fish Oil Supplements
Known as a cholesterol reducer and a protective agent for the heart, Omega-3 fatty acids -- also known
as fish oils -- have received much attention from scientists in the past two decades. However, for all their benefits, a University of
Missouri-Columbia researcher recommends that those with weakened immune systems should avoid large doses of fish
oil. more
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