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Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, forget
(AP)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:58:49 GMT
AP - When Dorothy Twinney first saw a Race for the Cure walk for breast cancer — "a sea of pink" traveling through her hometown of Plymouth, Mich. — she was so moved she sat in her car and wept.
Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants
(AP)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:28:15 GMT
AP - For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming — and couldn't withstand.
Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing
(AP)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:02:25 GMT
AP - To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see.
Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
(HealthDay)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:14 GMT
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People who consume a few
alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are
at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests.
Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer
(HealthDay)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:07 GMT
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Soy supplements do not protect
women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer
(Reuters)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:35:55 GMT
Reuters - Director Zalman King, best known for erotic film "9 1/2 Weeks" and television series "Red Shoe Diaries," died on Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
Obesity Could Be Infectious
(LiveScience.com)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:45:00 GMT
LiveScience.com - We've heard obesity can be "spread" between friends when we copy each other's eating habits, but a new study in mice suggests obesity could actually be infectious.
Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough:
Study
(HealthDay)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:12 GMT
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While a clot-busting
medication can often help stop a stroke in its tracks if it's given
promptly, a new study finds that a high number of stroke victims continue
to fail to get to the emergency room quickly enough to get the drug.
Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior
(HealthDay)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:22 GMT
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most
patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your
toddler in an effective, loving way.
Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors
(HealthDay)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:01:38 GMT
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Winter weather can be
challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other
health issues.
Is Club Drug 'Special K' a Quick Fix for Depression?
(LiveScience.com)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:02 GMT
LiveScience.com - About 30 million Americans suffer from depression, and when a sudden wave of severe symptoms hits them, there's no instant fix. The most commonly prescribed drugs — Prozac, Celexa and Zoloft — take a few weeks to kick in, and in the meantime, depressed people are at an escalated risk of suicide. More than half the time, the prescribed drug doesn't end up working at all, and patients must start over with a different treatment.
Professor documents cancer battle in online videos
(AP)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:29 GMT
AP - At first, David Oliver ignored the bump on his neck that he noticed while shaving. The medical school professor assumed it was calcified scar tissue from a previous surgery.
Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding
(HealthDay)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:21 GMT
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Preparations for successful breast-feeding
begin during pregnancy.
Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link
(HealthDay)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:47:03 GMT
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with HIV can prevent
passing the AIDS-causing virus to their babies by taking antiretroviral
drugs, but there remains a possibility that some of these medications
might cause birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, according to a
new study.
Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
(HealthDay)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:09 GMT
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes is associated with
hearing loss in women, especially if the blood sugar disease isn't
well-controlled, new research indicates.
Study: Heartburn drugs don't aid children's asthma
(AP)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:01:16 GMT
AP - An acid reflux drug often used for hard-to-treat asthma doesn't help children with the breathing disease and may cause side effects, a study in 300 children found.
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