Contact: Nathaniel Dunford ndunford@thoracic.org American Thoracic Society ATS 2013, PHILADELPHIA ─ Gourmands and foodies everywhere have long recognized ginger as a great way to add a little peppery zing to both sweet and savory dishes; now, a study from researchers… Read More ›
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Frequently prescribed drug used in concerning ways with harmful side effects: i.e. Death – benzodiazepines
Contact: Kate Taylor TaylorKa@smh.ca 647-393-7527 St. Michael’s Hospital TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2013—A popular class of drugs commonly used to treat sleep and mood symptoms continues to be frequently prescribed despite being known to have potentially life-threatening side effects. Previous studies… Read More ›
Common food additive found to increase risk and speed spread of lung cancer : inorganic phosphate
2008 study posted for filing Contact: Keey Savoie ksavoie@thoracic.org 212-315-8620 American Thoracic Society New research in an animal model suggests that a diet high in inorganic phosphates, which are found in a variety of processed foods including meats, cheeses, beverages,… Read More ›
Sulforaphane, which occurs naturally in broccoli restores certain functions in COPD
2008 Post for filing Contact: Keely Savoie ksavoie@thoracic.org 212-315-8620 American Thoracic Society COPD? Eat your veggies You know it’s good for you in other ways, but could eating your broccoli also help patients with chronic lung disease? It just might…. Read More ›
Statins may increase risk of interstitial lung abnormalities in smokers
Use of statins may influence susceptibility to or the progression of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in smokers, according to a new study. While some studies have suggested that statins might be beneficial in the treatment of fibrotic lung disease, others… Read More ›
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