Common prostate cancer medications may be less safe than previously thought

Men taking either of the two most common oral medications for advanced prostate cancer who had also undergone hormone therapy to treat their disease were at higher risk of serious metabolic or cardiovascular issues than patients who were only receiving hormone therapy, researchers found.
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Common medications alter flu virus activity

Although the influenza virus varies a lot from year to year, the flu usually contributes to approximately 1000 deaths a year in Norway.
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Study finds even the common house sparrow is declining

A new study aims to clarify the status of the non-native European House Sparrow, using 21 years of citizen science data.
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Flu and common cold confirmed in sick passengers on Emirates flight to JFK

New York City’s Department of Health & Mental Hygiene confirmed on Thursday that a majority of the test results from passengers aboard Emirates Flight 203 who reported illness Wednesday “showed common viruses such as influenza and the common cold.”


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Acid coastal seas off US putting common fish species at risk

Scientists have shown that coastal waters and river estuaries can exhibit unique vulnerabilities to acidification than offshore waters. This acidification, detected in waters off the United States West Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, can lead to disorientation and cognitive problems in some marine fish species, such as salmon, sharks, and cod.
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Eating one orange a day could prevent a common cause of blindness

Researchers from the University of Sydney found that snacking on the popular citrus fruit reduces people’s risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, which affects central vision.
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Viruses are found to be the most common cause of meningitis but diagnosis is often delayed

The first major paper looking at the causes and consequences of meningitis in the UK has found that viruses are now the most common cause of meningitis in adults and a cause of substantial long-term ill health. The paper also found that the management of many patients with meningitis is sub-optimal.
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Common nutrient in food could help fight schizophrenia, study says

Study from the University of Manchester and Western Sydney University found some common nutrients found in, for example, Brussels sprouts, could help treat symptoms of psychotic illnesses
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New drugs could stop most common type of Dementia

A study by the University of Edinburgh has paved the way for new drugs that could stop dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) which Robin Williams suffered.
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Common diabetes drug may work by changing gut bacteria

A group of diabetics taking metformin had drastic changes in their gut flora, found Swedish and Spanish researchers.A probiotic diet may be beneficial for people with diabetes, say scientists.
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