Hikers who took the medication were less likely to have symptoms of ‘acute mountain sickness’ TUESDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) — The anti-inflammatory and painkiller ibuprofen seems to reduce the risk of altitude sickness, according to a new study. Headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, vomiting and poor appetite are among the symptoms of altitude sickness, which...

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Preliminary study found patients had low LDL cholesterol years before cancer diagnosis SUNDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) — There may be a link between low levels of “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increased cancer risk, according to new research. In the study, researchers looked at 201 cancer patients and 402 cancer-free patients. They found...

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Antioxidants in tofu, other foods might have beneficial effect, study suggests SUNDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) — Isoflavones — a compound found in foods such as soy milk, green tea, tofu and peanuts — may help lower blood pressure in young adults, new research suggests. The researchers also found that isoflavones may be of particular...

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The whole-grain treat a good choice for guilt-free snacking, researchers say SUNDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) — Want a healthy snack? Consider passing the popcorn. A new study says the whole-grain treat contains more of the “good for you” antioxidants called polyphenols than some fruits or vegetables. The amount of polyphenols in popcorn was up...

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