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A new study reveals that women who smoke are at greater risk of developing major depressive disorder.

Each year, more than two million people die from alcohol-related causes. WHO was asked by its Member States in May at the World health Assembly to develop a global strategy to combat the harmful use of alcohol. All parties with an interest in reducing the harmful use of alcohol are now invited to share their views in a public hearing being organized by WHO. The one-month web-based hearing will run between 3 and 31 October. (Source: News-Medical News Feed)

Young adults without a family history of bowel disease are unlikely to develop adenomas, the colorectal polyps most likely to lead to cancer, according to new research directed by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The finding supports current cancer screening guidelines recommending adults in general undergo screening colonoscopies starting at age 50.

To ease the pain of recovery following prostate cancer surgery, physician-scientists have developed an innovative and patient-friendly approach that eliminates the use of a penile urinary catheter. The new patentable technique, used in conjunction with robotic prostatectomy -- the surgical removal of the prostate -- eliminates the pain and discomfort associated with the standard catheter.

Studies have shown that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that are commonly used for pain relief such as aspirin and ibuprofen can have some very negative side-effects on the body, including an increased chance of developing an ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, damaged kidneys or an upset stomach. To that end, people are beginning to look towards other options for treating their pain. One option that many people take very seriously is homeopathic medicine, and in this article, we'll give you a basic overview of some of the principles of homeopathic medicine and how it promises to help the body.

Many developing countries are facing a shortage of medical workers -- leaving health care gaps in nations with high HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis burdens -- Reuters reports.

The Scripps Research Institute on Monday received a $30 million, five-year grant from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative to develop an HIV vaccine, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Athera Biotechnologies AB and Dyax Corp. (NASDAQ:DYAX) announced that they have entered into a collaboration to discover and to develop therapeutic products for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular inflammatory diseases. The collaboration follows the recent publication of work by Athera scientific founders, Professors Frostegard and de Faire of the Karolinska Institutet.

Today, Janssen-Cilag are celebrating their 50 year commitment to researching and developing innovative medicines to help improve the lives of people with mental health problems. Back in 1958, the late Dr. Paul Janssen developed one of the first anti-psychotic drugs, which proved to be a real breakthrough in the treatment of schizophrenia and hailed the onset of a new era for patients being treated outside of institutions.

Better risk assessment, screening, diagnosis and treatment opportunities were the focal points for an international panel of breast cancer experts gathered for the London Breast Institute's 2nd International Symposium. A proper assessment of genetic and lifestyle factors affecting a person's likelihood of developing breast cancer was agreed as the key to future medical approaches.