This is Insidermedicine in 60, from the UK. According to research in the Journal Addiction, smokers are more motivated to quit if they take part in group counseling. In a study of nearly 1,800 smokers, researchers found that 35% of those who attended weekly group counseling interventions remained abstinent from cigarettes compared to under 19% of those who participated in one-on-one counseling. A separate analysis revealed that both treatments were cost-effective overall.
From Milwaukee. According to research in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, the combined use of seat belts and airbags can significantly reduce the risk of spinal fracture in a collision. In a study of over 20,000 motor vehicle accidents, researchers found that while using a seat belt or airbag alone increased the risk of spinal fracture, the combined use of seat belts and airbags reduced the risk of suffering a fracture by 33%.
And finally from Boston. According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, aspirin does not reduce the risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women. In a study of over 110,000 women, researchers found that taking aspirin two or more times per week was not significantly associated with breast cancer risk, nor was the use of non-aspirin NSAIDs or Acetaminophen. The results were not affected by frequency, dose, or duration of use.
For Insidermedicine in 60, I am Dr. Susan Sharma.
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