Cholesterol drug may protect women from osteoporosis fractures
A Lancet study shows women over 60 taking statins for at least a year had about half the risk of osteoporosis related fractures. Experts say findings could shift future prevention, possibly replacing estrogen therapy for some patients and prompting larger trials. Osteoporosis affects about one in three women and raises hip fracture risk with serious mortality.
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University of California
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Foreign medals approved for Korea vets in U S Army Air Force to distribute
The Pentagon cleared U S veterans of the Korean War to receive and wear a South Korean offered medal the Republic of Korea War Service Medal South Korea renewed the offer in 1998 distribution will be through the Air Force at no cost eligibility covers service from start of the war to the armistice with Korea territorial waters or air over Korea DD 214 discharge copy required for application contact AFPC at 800 58 1404 or visit www afpe randolph af m il/awards
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Gonorrhea rates rise in U S after years of decline
The CDC reports a 9 percent nationwide increase in gonorrhea cases for 1998 after a 12 year drop. Rates rose in most states with Mississippi having the highest per capita rate and Maine the lowest. Preliminary 1999 data may show a decline again.
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Merger questions loom over United US Airways deal
Washington hearings examine the United Airlines US Airways merger and its potential to reshape competition. Experts warn the tie up could trigger further consolidations, possibly creating a three-carrier era with implications for fares and service. DC Air would be formed from United assets at Reagan National, becoming the nation’s only black-owned airline.
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