Insidermedicine in 60 - April 14 2008

Description: From Boston - Women who take postmenopausal hormones have a lower risk of developing the wet type of macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness. In an analysis of nearly 75000 patients, researchers found a nearly 50% reduction in the risk of wet macular degeneration. However, the study also showed that hormones raised the risk of the dry, less aggressive type. From La Jolla - Taking statins may not only be beneficial for your cholesterol, but may also lower blood pressure ...