Test may flag statin risk via gene variant
Researchers identify a genetic variation that predicts statin related muscle problems in 5 to 17 times more likely patients. The finding could lead to a simple test for heart patients to screen for high risk, though doctors urge caution to avoid unnecessary avoidance of lifesaving statins.
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Cancer Institute warns of cancer risk from cell phone use
Dr. Ronald B. Herberman of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute urges limited cell phone use citing unpublished data and potential childhood risk. He recommends speakerphone or headaway use, especially for children, while acknowledging no definitive science yet.
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Bloomberg and Gates pledge $375 million for tobacco control
Two billionaires announce a $375 million joint effort to curb tobacco use worldwide. The funding from Bloomberg and Gates will finance higher tobacco taxes, cessation programs, advertising bans, smoke exposure protection, and tracking and evaluation of control strategies. The pair spoke at a Manhattan news conference and hinted at further collaborations.
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