Health briefs: Rare cancer, implants link?

New research suggests a link between breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma, but it's not known if the implants actually cause the cancer or how the disease might develop. The researchers, from the nonprofit RAND Corp., also found that this type of lymphoma (a type of immune system cancer) progresses slowly and can be treated by surgical removal of the breast implant and surrounding capsule. The findings are published in the April 15 online edition of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

But mind the kids

Swearing helps soothe pain, a new study finds. U.K. researchers had volunteers hold their hand in cold water for as long as they could while repeatedly cursing. They then did it while repeating nonswear words. Participants were able to hold their hand in the cold water longer while swearing, msnbc.com reported. The Keele University study appears in the journal NeuroReport. Researchers found participants' heart rates increased after they swore, suggesting activation of fight-or-flight response, perhaps because swearing can boost feelings of aggression.

-- HealthDay