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February 5, 2013
JAMA report criticizing calcium supplementation in men raises eyebrows among supplement associations

A JAMA report released suggested a high intake of supplemental calcium is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease death in men was criticized by several dietary supplement agencies for being inconclusive.

August 13, 2012
Study finds association between daily aspirin use and modestly lower cancer mortality

A large new observational study published Friday found more evidence of an association between daily aspirin use and modestly lower cancer mortality, but suggested any reduction may be smaller than that observed in a recent analysis. The study appeared online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

August 9, 2012
FDA approves new leukemia drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating a rare type of leukemia, the agency said Thursday.

March 30, 2012
Report: Cancer death rates continue to decline

Mortality rates from all cancers combined continued to drop between 2004 and 2008 among men, women and children, according to the annual "Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2008."

September 1, 2011
NCHS: About half of population consumes sugar drinks on any given day

A new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sheds light on sugar drink consumption habits among the U.S. population.

August 30, 2011
Study examines effects of dietary weight loss, exercise on insulin resistance among postmenopausal women

A new study that is slated to appear in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that postmenopausal women may improve their insulin sensitivity through such interventions as diet, exercise, or a combination of the two.

May 18, 2011
Medco: Cancer drugs to see huge rise by 2013

Cancer drugs are expected to see sharp increases in spending and use by 2013, according to the latest drug trend report by pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions.

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