Shark Cartilage is No Cancer Cure

Once thought of as a promising cancer treatment, shark cartilage is now shown to have no beneficial benefit to cancer patients.
from Yahoo News

Radiation in tobacco

Tobacco has a natural radiation level higher than that found in leaves at Chernobyl. Another reason for me to stop smoking.
from New Scientist

Gulping coffee helps keep gout at bay

If you're a man and you drink more than three cups of coffee a day you could be reducing your likelihood of getting gout by up to 60%. But it's not the caffeine that's doing the trick, so carry on with your buzzless decaf.
from New Scientist

Vitamin A cream 'cuts wrinkles'

...and increases collagen levels in aged skin leading to stronger and healthier skin.
from BBC Health

'Light' Cigarettes Take Heavy Toll on Blood Flow

Just don't smoke! Hmmm I should take this advice.
from MedicineNet.com

Pre-birth apples 'benefit babies'

An apple a day yadda yadda, but apparently 4 apples a week can halve the incidence of asthma in children when eaten by their pregnant mothers.
from BBC Health

Mediterranean diet cuts lung disease risk

French researchers tracked almost 43,000 men for 12 years. The diet - with much fruit, vegetables, grains and fish leads to a 50% lower risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than a Western diet.
from BBC Health

Illegal Promotion of OxyContin

Drug maker sued $700 million for misrepresenting the side effects of the painkiller OxyContin.
from MedicineNet.com

Multivitamin prostate warning

Regular use of multivitamins can lead to an increased risk of prostate cancer in men.
from BBC Health
Prime source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute