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Patients with esophageal cancer, one of the deadliest cancers in the United States, have a new option: cryospray ablation. A gastroenterologist places a flexible endoscope down the throat of a mildly sedated patient. Sprays of liquid nitrogen freeze and kill the abnormal tissue, which sloughs off. In about four weeks, healthy tissue grows in its place. The procedure causes little pain and may cure early cancer.
Available: Now, at about 45 U.S. medical centers. To find a location, go to csamedical.com.
-- Renee Martin-Kratzer Painkiller Plus
Aspirin may prevent osteoporosis. In one study, mice that were given the equivalent of a baby aspirin had less bone loss and more new bone growth than mice that didn't get aspirin. Aspirin slows the production of T cells, which activate other cells that remove bone tissue. Aspirin also amps up an enzyme that helps bones form. Trials in humans are needed to determine safety and dosage.
Available: 5 years.
-- Renee Martin-Kratzer
A Dose of Cocoa
Eating or drinking foods high in cocoa flavanols improves blood flow to the brain and may help prevent stroke and dementia. In a study of 34 adults ages 59 to 83, scientists from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital found that those given a flavanol-rich drink twice a day for one to two weeks had a significant increase in brain blood flow. The compounds may help blood vessels relax, improving circulation. While there are no labeling standards for flavanols yet, food companies are marketing "healthier" choices in dark chocolate and cocoa. A bit couldn't hurt-and may help.
Available: Now.
-- Cynthia Dermody
Antiaging Exercise
Regular running may help prevent disability and early death from cancer, neurological disease, or infections, according to Stanford University School of Medicine. Researchers tracked 1,000 runners and nonrunners over age 50. After 19 years, 34 percent of nonrunners had died, but only 15 percent of the runners had.
Available: Now. To get started, check out Can Running Help Prevent Disease?.
-- Cynthia Dermody
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