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Thai cancer patient gets "last wish" wedding
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Source: Monsters and Critics Health News - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Komen Reverses Stance on Planned Parenthood GrantsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation apologized for its decision to cut grants to Planned Parenthood for cancer screening and said it would restore the funding. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By PAM BELLUCK, JENNIFER PRESTON and GARDINER HARRIS Tags: Komen, Susan G, for the Cure Planned Parenthood Federation of America Grants (Corporate and Foundation) Breast Cancer Abortion Stearns, Cliff Source Type: news
Norovirus causes most hospital outbreaksEmail this article to a colleague.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Norovirus, a pathogen that often causes food poisoning and gastroenteritis, is the leading cause of infectious outbreaks in U.S. hospitals, researchers said. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
For Wounded Vet, Love Pierces the Fog of WarEmail this article to a colleague.
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Katie Brickman is both Ian Welch's girlfriend and his government-paid caregiver. Mr. Welch, a former Marine, is dealing with post-traumatic shock from his service in Iraq. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news
'Cycling gave me my freedom back'Email this article to a colleague.
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'How cycling helped me fight my brain tumours' (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Norovirus Sends Hundreds To Hospitals In Boston AreaEmail this article to a colleague.
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BOSTON (CBS) – It’s been a rough cold and flu season so far and now hospitals are being flooded with patients suffering a severe stomach bug.
In the MetroWest area, hundreds have visited emergency rooms over the past few weeks.
Doctors say the norovirus, a highly contagious stomach flu is to blame.
Health officials say once it starts, it’s very difficult to contain.
WBZ-TV’s Ken MacLeod reports
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: deanreddington Tags: Health Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Hospitals Marlborough Hospital Metrowest Norovirus stomach flu Source Type: news
Pathogen detected in raw milk from Pa.Email this article to a colleague.
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Maryland health officials have confirmed the presence of Campylobacter jejuni in two unopened raw milk samples purchased from a Pennsylvanian farm. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Photos on School Lunch Trays Boost Veggie IntakePhotos on School Lunch Trays Boost Veggie IntakeEmail this article to a colleague.
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A simple intervention, whereby photographs of green beans and carrots were placed in lunch trays in a school cafeteria, has had some success in boosting consumption of these vegetables among elementary schoolchildren. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Can Too Much Texting Make Teens Shallow?Email this article to a colleague.
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Teens and young adults who text frequently -- such as more than 300 text messages a day -- may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
First lady's push-ups raise fitness barEmail this article to a colleague.
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Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres put on an impressive push-up demonstration -- setting a great example for other women their age. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
Source: USATODAY.com Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Power-Transmission Technology Could Radically Change LVADPower-Transmission Technology Could Radically Change LVADEmail this article to a colleague.
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New wireless technology used to power implantable ventricular assist devices has the potential to make them far safer than ever before and bring the therapy to patients at earlier stages of heart failure than are currently recommended. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
CMS Draft of Proposed Coverage for TAVI CMS Draft of Proposed Coverage for TAVIEmail this article to a colleague.
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The CMS has issued a draft of the conditions under which it will provide coverage for transcatheter aortic-valve replacements, as the technology begins to be rolled out in the US. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Heart Failure Linked to Loss of Brain Gray Matter Heart Failure Linked to Loss of Brain Gray MatterEmail this article to a colleague.
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Heart failure is associated with a decline in mental function and loss of gray matter in the brain, which may make it more difficult for patients to follow instructions regarding their medication, a new Australian study has found. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Metastatic Prostate Cancer Often UntreatedEmail this article to a colleague.
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(MedPage Today) -- SAN FRANCISCO — Prostate cancer that has already spread to other organs at time of diagnosis is left untreated in 11% of cases, and demographics make a difference in the decision, researchers reported. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)
Source: MedPage Today State Required CME - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breastfeeding OK for Moms With AsthmaEmail this article to a colleague.
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New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Traffic-related asthma costs two cities big moneyEmail this article to a colleague.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Lyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern MidwestLyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern MidwestEmail this article to a colleague.
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Field researchers have generated a detailed map that they hope will guide appropriate diagnosis and more targeted treatment for patients suspected of having Lyme disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
HealthPop video: Long hours are depressing, scientists zap ratsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Working long hours linked to depression; Ultrasounds could be the key to male birth control; And, a special "What the Health" segment on babies, from CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Guidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billing Safe HarborsGuidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billing Safe HarborsEmail this article to a colleague.
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New guidelines aid femtosecond laser users in Medicare billing compliance. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Raw milk from a dairy in Pennsylvania is now linked to 38 illnesses in four states, and the farm has temporarily suspended sales. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
Source: USATODAY.com Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Improve Refractive Outcomes After Cataract SurgeryHow to Improve Refractive Outcomes After Cataract SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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What do you do when the refractive outcome after cataract surgery does not meet your target? Dr. Roger Steinert offers advice on how to best manage these cases and fine-tune the results. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Minn. food company recalls about 1 million eggs in 34 statesEmail this article to a colleague.
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A Minnesota food company is recalling more than a million hard-cooked eggs distributed to 34 states after testing revealed some may be contaminated ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
Source: USATODAY.com Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Approves Once-A-Day Drug for Type 2 DiabetesFDA Approves Once-A-Day Drug for Type 2 DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Merck's extended-release combination of sitaglipin and metformin has been approved as a once-daily tablet for type 2 diabetes. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Alert Source Type: news
Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly: studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
National Wear Red Day spotlights heart disease in womenEmail this article to a colleague.
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American Heart Association spreads awareness for number one killer for women (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areasEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
Source: USATODAY.com Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Officials Warn of Possible Rabies in Rhode IslandOfficials Warn of Possible Rabies in Rhode IslandEmail this article to a colleague.
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A crowd of onlookers in downtown Providence may have been exposed to rabies last month by a bat that a man was carrying in a box, health officials said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Komen Reverses on Planned ParenthoodEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity said it was reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: FREE Source Type: news
Robotic Surgery: Ready for Prime Time in Endometrial Cancer?Robotic Surgery: Ready for Prime Time in Endometrial Cancer?Email this article to a colleague.
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy reduces complications and improves quality of life, but it is still not widely embraced, and the benefits of robotic surgery remain unclear. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Video: HealthPop: Bummers, babies and birth controlEmail this article to a colleague.
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People who work 11-plus hours a day are two-and-a-half times more likely to become depressed than those clock out after seven or eight; Also, ultrasounds could be the key to birth control for men; And, a special "What the Health" segment on babies. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May TellEmail this article to a colleague.
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When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s Questionnaire, a set of 21 yes or no questions that can be answered by a loved one or caregiver, may help answer it. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Egg recall in 34 states over Listeria concerns: Full detailsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Minnesota-based food company recalling more than one million hard-cooked eggs after positive tests for Listeria bacteria (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin in Heart Failure: WARCEFAspirin as Effective as Warfarin in Heart Failure: WARCEFEmail this article to a colleague.
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Although there was an edge for warfarin for those treated for 4 or more years, there is "no compelling" reason to anticoagulate these patients, researchers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Moms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' WeightMoms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' WeightEmail this article to a colleague.
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Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with a heavier child, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
People Pleasers May Overeat at PartiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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People pleasers may want to steer clear of this weekend’s Super Bowl parties in order to avoid a dietary fumble. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US Senator Flags Concerns About Medco-Express DealUS Senator Flags Concerns About Medco-Express DealEmail this article to a colleague.
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Pharmacy benefits company Express Scripts' plan to buy rival Medco Health Solutions Inc raises "serious competition concerns" because it could lead to higher costs for some bigger employers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pharmacist News Source Type: news
US Judge: Health Labels May Stem Tobacco Co RightsUS Judge: Health Labels May Stem Tobacco Co RightsEmail this article to a colleague.
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A federal rule requiring large graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertising may violate the free speech rights of tobacco companies, a U.S. district court judge said at a hearing. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news
Lack of Sunlight, Vitamin D Tied to Stroke Risk (CME/CE)Email this article to a colleague.
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NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Too much sunlight is bad for the skin, but not enough may be a risk factor for stroke, according to a study presented here at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)
Source: MedPage Today State Required CME - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Special Report: The French Breast Implant ScandalSpecial Report: The French Breast Implant ScandalEmail this article to a colleague.
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In March 2010, a pair of health inspectors acting on a tip paid a three-day visit to a factory in this hilly town on the Mediterranean coast. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine News Source Type: news
Well Blog: Kale for Everyone!Email this article to a colleague.
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A recent trip to the neighborhood farmers' market inspired Martha Rose Shulman to spend the next six days cooking with kale. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By TARA PARKER-POPE Tags: Recipes for Health Source Type: news
No Stroke Prevention Benefit of Clopidogrel Plus AspirinNo Stroke Prevention Benefit of Clopidogrel Plus AspirinEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new study shows that the combination clopidogrel and aspirin increases risk of hemorrhage and mortality including non-vascular mortality vs aspirin alone. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
US Pediatricians Recommend Routine HPV Vaccination For BoysEmail this article to a colleague.
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As part of a revised standard published this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics says boys should be routinely vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. Although there are dozens of types of HPV, vaccines can protect both male and females against some of the more common types that can lead to disease and cancer... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine Source Type: news
'Arctic Oscilliation' Behind Season's Mixed Winter WeatherEmail this article to a colleague.
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For snow fans in the contiguous US, this winter has left much to be desired. The warm and mild season in the lower 48 and the wild snow dumps and cold weather up north in Alaska can be blamed largely on a weather pattern called "arctic oscillation." Audie Cornish gets an explanation of the weather phenomenon from meteorologist Jeffrey Masters.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Arctic Oscilliation' Responsible For Mixed Winter WeatherEmail this article to a colleague.
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For snow fans in the contiguous US, this winter has left much to be desired. The warm and mild season in the lower 48 and the wild snow dumps and cold weather up north in Alaska can be blamed largely on a weather pattern called "arctic oscillation." Audie Cornish gets an explanation of the weather phenomenon from meteorologist Jeffrey Masters.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New USDA Map May Mean Earlier Planting In NorthEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new map out from the USDA has some northern gardeners hoping to grow plants that used to be considered too fragile for cold weather zones. The hardiness zone chart is about a half zone warmer than the last one issued in 1990. The USDA says the changes are not due to global warming, but to more sophisticated mapping methods. Seed sellers and buyers say that, whatever the reason, the warmer temperatures expand possibilities for planting this spring.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ohio Appalachian Residents' Views on Smoke-free Laws and Cigarette Warning LabelsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Presents results from a study that explored attitudes and beliefs of residents in Ohio Appalachia relating to smoke-free laws and public health policies in place to reduce smoking and smoking-related diseases. -- (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - February 3, 2012 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Sex: 7 Mistakes Men MakeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Sex mistakes made by men who have sex with women are explained by experts. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Komen reverses decision on funding Planned ParenthoodEmail this article to a colleague.
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Amid pressure and furor from critics, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed a decision to end Planned Parenthood grants. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)
Source: USATODAY.com Health - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
World Cancer Day Emphasizes PreventionWorld Cancer Day Emphasizes PreventionEmail this article to a colleague.
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World Cancer Day 2012 will focus on preventing cancer and emphasize that up to one third of common cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
