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Evolution of flu strains points to higher risk of pandemic: study (AFP)

A nurse wears a surgical mask to protect against infection. Some strains of bird flu are coming ever closer to developing the traits they need to cause a human pandemic, a study released Monday said.(AFP/File/Peter Parks)AFP - Some strains of bird flu are coming ever closer to developing the traits they need to cause a human pandemic, a study released Monday said.


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Antipsychotics given for dementia pose risks: study (Reuters)

A man walks through a snow-covered park in a file photo. Elderly dementia patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs are at three times the risk of a serious health problem or dying within a month of treatment, compared to those not given the drugs, researchers said on Monday. (Francois Lenoir/Reuters)Reuters - Elderly dementia patients prescribed
antipsychotic drugs are at three times the risk of a serious
health problem or dying within a month of treatment, compared
to those not given the drugs, Canadian researchers said on
Monday.


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Coffee and tea don’t raise breast cancer risk (Reuters)

A waiter prepares cappuccino at a coffee shop in Istanbul, October 19, 2007. Results from a decades-long study may enable women to drink coffee or tea without worry that doing so will increase their risk for breast cancer, study findings suggest. (Osman Orsal/Reuters)Reuters - Results from a decades-long
study may enable women to drink coffee or tea without worry
that doing so will increase their risk for breast cancer, study
findings suggest.


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Mild insulin pump-related skin problems common (Reuters)

Reuters - Many children and teens using
insulin pumps to control type 1 diabetes experience skin
problems at the infusion catheter insertion site, but few
report thinking about stopping insulin pump therapy because of
these problems.

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Acne drug linked to depression (Reuters)

Reuters - Use of isotretinoin, the active
ingredient in the acne drug Accutane, apparently more than
doubles the risk of depression, according to results of a
study.

Oryginal: Reuters