VIDEO: Heavy Drinking May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Low Birth Weight Linked to Respiratory Illness, Cursing Out Loud May Increase Pain Tolerance

13.07.2009 | 1:41 min

(July 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According to research in the journal Cancer, heavy drinking may increase the risk of prostate cancer. In a study of over 10,000 men, researchers found that those who consumed at least 4 drinks of alcohol each day doubled their risk of high-grade prostate cancer. While further research is required, doctors may wish to consider these findings when counseling men on how to reduce their risk. From Seattle - According to research in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, low birth weight may be linked to respiratory illness in adulthood. In a study of over 4,600 patients, researchers found that those who were under 3.3 lbs at birth had an 83% higher risk of hospitalization for respiratory disease as young adults. Those who were 3.3 to 5.5 lbs at birth had a 34% higher risk. And finally, from the UK - According to research in the journal NeuroReport, cursing out loud may reduce the experience of pain. In a study of 67 participants subjected to moderate pain, researchers found that those who uttered profanities out loud experienced an increase in pain tolerance and heart rate, and a decrease in perceived pain. The researchers believe these signs may be related to the body's "fight-or-flight" response. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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