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Health News for 05/31/10

May 31, 2010

Vitamins Fail to Protect Men Against Bladder Cancer

New research suggests that vitamins may do nothing to protect men against bladder cancer and might even raise the risk of another type of cancer.

Radiation for Prostate Cancer May Boost Fracture Risk

A new study suggests that prostate cancer patients who undergo three-dimensional external-beam radiation therapy may be at increased risk of breaking their hips, but they can take action to strengthen their bones after treatment.

Acupuncture May Trigger Natural Painkiller

The needle pricks involved in acupuncture may help relieve pain by triggering a natural painkilling chemical called adenosine, a new study has found.

Race Car Fans Develop Special Hearing Abilities

As the Indy 500 unfolds this weekend, diehard race car fans may employ a trick that non-fans can scarcely imagine: They'll actually "see" the difference between the speeding competitors' engines with nothing but their ears.

Frequent Urination at Night Linked to Raised Death Risk

People who wake up frequently during the night to urinate are at an increased risk of death even after accounting for chronic conditions that are known to cause the problem, two new studies show.

Health Tip: Understanding Sleep Disorders

A good night's sleep is essential for good health, but certain conditions can keep you from getting the sleep you need.

Health Tip: Set Rules at the Pool

A swimming pool can be deadly, especially to young children. But setting mandatory rules can help keep kids safe.

Club Drug 'Special K' Could Leave Users Incontinent

Long-term abuse of the recreational drug ketamine, often called "Special K" by the young partygoers who use it, is now linked to a heightened risk for pelvic pain and urinary incontinence.

Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day'

Although cancer death rates for women are generally on the downswing, statistics indicate that female lung cancer fatalities are rising, the American Lung Association (ALA) says.

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