| Magic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer: study
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Reuters - The hallucinogen psilocybin -- known by the street name magic mushrooms -- may help ease the anxiety that often accompanies late-stage cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday. |
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| Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal
Cancer
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- People with osteoporosis who take
drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel
(risedronate) to strengthen their bones may be at an increased risk of
esophageal cancer, British researchers report. |
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| Mental illness alone not linked to violence
(Reuters) |
Reuters - Mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder alone do not make people more violent, but the tendency of people with psychiatric problems to abuse drugs or alcohol does, scientists said on Monday. |
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| Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit
(Reuters) |
Reuters - An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows. |
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| Israeli researchers develop promising new HIV treatment
(AFP) |
 AFP - Israeli researchers have developed a new treatment for HIV that kills human cells infected with the virus and could lead to a breakthrough in treating AIDS, the Haaretz newspaper said on Friday.
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| Global cash support to fight AIDS is falling: UN
(AFP) |
 AFP - The chief of the UNAIDS agency said Thursday that global contributions to fighting the disease are dropping off for the first time in 15 years amid tough economic times.
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| Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
(HealthDay) |
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People with asthma who witness
violence in their neighborhoods are at increased risk for asthma-related
hospitalization and emergency department visits for asthma or any cause,
finds a new study. |
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| Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk
(Reuters) |
Reuters - Women who start menstruating early may be at increased risk of asthma and poor lung function, new research shows. |
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| Potential Cause of Asthma-Like Symptoms Spotted in Mice
(HealthDay) |
HealthDay - SUNDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) -- A possible genetic basis for severe
asthma has been identified by researchers, and although the findings are
based on a study in mice, the discovery may someday help people. |
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| Are allergies associated with heart disease?
(Reuters) |
Reuters - Common allergies that bring on wheezing, sneezing and watery eyes could be next to join the list of factors linked to heart disease, suggests a large new study. |
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| Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk
(Reuters) |
Reuters - People who take a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday. |
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| Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines
(HealthDay) |
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Even after escaping a violent or
controlling relationship, a mother's mental health may continue to
decline, a new study finds. |
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