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Statins may slow the progression of prostate cancer in patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy

Prostate CA Patients on Hormone Tx May Benefit From Statin

But more trials are needed to confirm benefits, researchers say
Children who survive a measles infection remain vulnerable to other potentially deadly infections for as long as two or three years after the measles infection

Immune System Stays Depleted Up to Three Years Post Measles

Highlights importance of measles vaccine for preventing damaging infection
Exercises to strengthen the hips may ease calf pain for people with peripheral artery disease

Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD

Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer
For obese Americans who are deficient in vitamin D

Vitamin D Rx Appears to Help Some Patients Lose Weight

May boost dieting efforts in obese patients already low in the nutrient
A high-protein diet may backfire for people at risk for cardiovascular disease -- increasing the likelihood of weight gain and early mortality

High-Protein Diet Could Backfire in Heart Health

Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
Maternal sleep disordered breathing during pregnancy does not affect infant neurodevelopment

Maternal SDB Doesn’t Affect Infant Neurodevelopment

Sleep disordered breathing in pregnancy may affect social development at age 1 year
As a result of the Affordable Care Act

ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage

But many Americans still can't afford medical care
More nursing home residents are opting for hospice care

More Hospice in Nursing Homes, Associated Costs Are Up

Spending increased about $6,800 for those getting end-of-life hospice, researchers say
The number of American seniors who die from fall-related injuries has nearly doubled since 2000

CDC: Mortality Rate From Falls Up for U.S. Seniors

Researchers also report that car crashes cause 1 in 7 unintentional deaths in older Americans

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 2-6

The 63rd Annual Clinical Meeting the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists The annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists...