Insidermedicine in 60 - May 26 2008

Description: From London - According to research in the Lancet Oncology, gum disease raises the risk of cancer. In a study of nearly 50000 men, those with gum disease had a 14% higher risk of developing cancer. In those who didn't smoke, the risk was 21%. Gum disease raises the risk of lung cancer by 36%, the risk of kidney cancer by 49% and the risk of pancreatic cancer by 54%. From Toronto - Using antipsychotic medication in those who are demented may lead to adverse reactions, according to research in ...