Nicotine Vaccine Shows Promise Against Smoking
A nicotine vaccine reduced smoking in those with high antibody levels, with about 60 percent quitting for six months. One third with lower antibodies also quit, similar to placebo. Researchers note the need to boost antibody response and plan larger trials in about three years.
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Statins Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Women
A VA study of 40,021 women treated at southern US veterans hospitals found lower breast cancer incidence among statin users versus nonusers. Researchers caution the result may be associational and not prove prevention, with age averaging 58 and about 12 percent on statins.
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Drug May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
A hormonal breast cancer drug toremifene reduced precancerous prostate growths turning cancer by about half after a year of use in men. Researchers caution larger trials are needed but call it the first drug shown to prevent a precancerous condition from becoming cancer. Prostate cancer is the nation’s most common major cancer.
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