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Cognitive Impairment Link Found in Older Adults Taking Popular Stomach Acid Medications E-mail
Wednesday, 08 August 2007
Long-term use of histamine2 receptor antagonists (H2A), one class of drugs that blocks stomach acid, may be associated with cognitive impairment in older African-American adults. These acid blockers, including ranitidine and famotidine, are among the most popular medications prescribed in the United States.  Read more at Indiana.edu
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Research on breast cancer and sisters needs more women of color E-mail
Tuesday, 07 August 2007

The Sister Study -- a long-term breast cancer study conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is focused on women whose sisters have or have had breast cancer. This is the final year for recruiting participants; the study still needs about 11,000 more women. Women of color and those ages 65-74 are especially needed.  Read more at freep.com

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An Overview of HIV/AIDS in Black America E-mail
Monday, 06 August 2007
Black Americans account for more HIV and AIDS cases, people estimated to be living with AIDS, and HIV-related deaths than any other racial/ethnic group in the U.S.  Today, Black Americans make up about 12 percent of the U.S. population, but account for half of all new AIDS cases.  The following chartpacks provide a detailed look at HIV/AIDS in Black America...  Read more at KFF.org
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