NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study of middle-aged New Jersey men, taking cholesterol-lowering drugs was linked to a lower chance of dying from prostate cancer. The findings don't prove that the drugs, called statins, ward off aggressive cancer. But they jibe with previous studies suggesting that getting cholesterol levels under control might help reduce the risk of life-threatening disease, researchers said. "People may be on these medications for their heart, but it may actually be doing them some good for their prostate," said study author Dr. ... read more..
Hormone in Women Linked to Dementia, Study Finds
Researchers have found a possible connection between a hormone found in body fat and the risk of dementia, adding to the growing evidence on the potential link between the condition and diabetes. A new study found that women with high levels of a hormone called adiponectin were... read more..
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