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Club Drug 'Poppers' May Be Linked to Eye Damage

Not yet clear how widespread these cases might be, experts say

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13 The legal recreational drugs known as "poppers" appear to be linked to light sensitivity and vision loss in at least several healthy individuals, a new French review of cases reveals.

Poppers -- a catch-all term for alkyl nitrites that are often in... Read the full article

Vigilance Against Skin Cancer May Lead to Lack of Vitamin D

But the sun-sourced nutrient can be obtained through a supplement, experts note

MONDAY, Oct. 18 People with a genetic predisposition to basal cell carcinoma -- the most common form of skin cancer -- may trade one health risk for another, a new study suggests.

Because people with basal cell nevus syndrome (BCNS) tend to develop multiple basal ce...Read the full article

Can Vitamin B12 Reduce Alzheimer's Risk?

Finnish study hints at a link, but experts call the trial small and preliminary

MONDAY, Oct. 18 People who eat a diet rich in vitamin B12 may be protecting themselves from Alzheimer's disease, a small, preliminary study suggests.

The findings add to the debate about whether vitamins can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. While th...Read the full article

Surgery on Wrong Patients, Surgical Sites Persists, Study Finds

Not following protocol, 'culture' in the operating room contributes to the problem, experts say

MONDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Patients undergoing surgery still risk falling victim to stunning medical mistakes, ranging from an operation on the wrong surgical site to undergoing surgery intended for another patient, a new study finds.

To try to curb the rate of surgical errors...Read the full article

Hurricanes Linked to Raised 'Fetal Distress' Risk

Rates spiked after Andrew battered South Florida, researchers say

MONDAY, Oct. 18 Exposure to hurricanes while still in the womb may increase risk of fetal distress, which can cause long-range health problems after birth, new research reveals.

Fetal distress, which results fro...Read the full article

Soy May Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence: Study

But benefit was only seen in postmenopausal women and the trial was small

MONDAY, Oct. 18 For women past menopause who have had breast cancer, a higher intake of soy may help reduce the risk of the disease's recurrence, a new study of Chinese women suggests.

The same link was not found in premenopausal women with breast cancer, whatever th... Read the full article

Halloween Extra Scary When Kids Have Nut Allergies

Parents urged to prepare in advance so children don't miss out on the fun

SUNDAY, Oct. 17 For most kids, Halloween parties and trick-or-treating can be a mixture of fun and frightening, but for children with a nut allergy, the day can actually be dangerous, warns a doctor.

This type of allergy "can be a life-or-death situation. Just becaus...Read the full article

Winter Runners Reap Physical, Mental Benefits: Expert

Outdoor run on cold days may even help prevent seasonal affective disorder, specialist says

SATURDAY, Oct. 16 Physical and mental health benefits abound for runners who keep pounding the pavement during the winter, according to a sports medicine expert.

"Running in all seasons stimulates the secretion of endorphins, and in cold weather this can have added p... Read the full article