(May 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - According to a study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, college students who drink more alcohol more often are at increased risk for injury. In a study of over 2,000 students, researchers found that the risk of injury increased by 19% among males for every day of drinking 8 or more drinks. For females, the risk increased by 10% for every day of drinking 5 or more drinks.

From Copenhagen - According to research in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer increases the risk of secondary malignancies in later life. In a study of over 47,000 patients, researchers found that the incidence rate among childhood cancer survivors of second malignancies was 3.3 times higher than incidence rates in the general population.

And finally, from Prague - According to research presented to the International Congress of Dermatology, aloe vera has shown promise for the treatment of psoriasis. In a study of 80 patients, researchers found that those treated with aloe vera experienced a greater reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, compared to a topical steroid. Two previous clinical trials yielded inconsistent results.

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