(June 19, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Louisiana - According to a study in Cancer Prevention Research, green tea may slow the progression of prostate cancer. In a study of 26 prostate cancer patients, researchers found that those who consumed polyphenon E, a polyphenol found in green tea, saw a significant reduction in biomarkers of cancer progression. However, the dosage used in the study was equal to about 12 cups of green tea per day.

From Florida - According to research in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, older kidney patients have a high risk of dying while on the transplant wait list. In a study of nearly 55,000 patients, researchers found that nearly half of those over 60 were at risk of dying before receiving a transplant. The risk was even higher among African Americans, diabetics and those over 70.

And finally, from Atlanta - According to research in the Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, alcohol use has been associated with suicide. Researchers conducted an analysis of nearly 19,000 suicides, and found that nearly one-quarter of those tested had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit for driving a car. The association was particularly high among Hispanics, American Indians and Alaska Natives.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.