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Cancer Survivors With Depression May Be More Likely To Die Prematurely

Cancer sufferers who also have depression may be far more likely to die prematurely, reports a new study from researchers at Tilburg University in The Netherlands. For the study the reviewed survey data collected from 3,080 cancer survivors between 2008 and 2009. The cancer survivors in the study included those who had suffered endometrial cancer, colorectal cancer, lymphoma or multiple myeloma.

FDA Greenlights New Once-Daily COPD Drug

The FDA has issued approval for a new once-daily medication to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The new pill, called Breo Ellipta, is an inhaled fluticasone furoate/vilanterol combination powder designed for long-term treatment. The FDA issued final approval last Friday following a last round of clinical testing that involved roughly 7,700 participants.

Pet Ownership Linked With Heart Health

Those who own pets, especially dogs, may enjoy better heart health, says a new report from the American Heart Association. Researchers reviewed data collected as part of multiple studies on heart health in adults. One of the studies examined the over health of 5,200 and found that they those who had dogs were significantly more active.

Suicide Amongst Soldiers May Be Linked To Concussions

The recent spike in suicide rates amongst veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars could be linked to repeated concussions, says a new study from researchers at the University of Utah's National Center for Veterans Studies. For the study, the researchers reviewed data on 161 subjects service personnel and private contractors that suffered concussions in Iraq in 2009.