Chocolate lowers risk stroke in men; Smoking more than doubles risk of burst aneurysm; Aspirin may prolong life in prostate cancer patients

(August 28, 2012 - Insidermedicine)

From Sweden - Chocolate may help prevent strokes in men, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers surveyed nearly 40,000 men ages 49-75 and followed them for 10 years. They found that those who regularly consumed moderate amounts of chocolate had a 17% lower risk of stroke.

From South Korea - Smokers are at significantly increased risk of suffering brain bleeds, according to a report published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Researchers compared over 400 cases of burst aneurysms to over 400 control cases, and found that smokers were at nearly 3x increased risk of brain bleeds.

From Texas - Research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology finds that aspirin may prolong life in prostate cancer patients. Studying nearly 6,000 men with prostate cancer, researchers found that 10-year mortality was significantly lower in those taking aspirin

Source: http://www.insidermedicine.ca//archives/Chocolate_lowers_risk_stroke_in_men_Smoking_more_than_doubles_risk_of_burst_aneurysm_Aspirin_may_prolong_life_in_prostate_cancer_patients_6556.aspx

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