Month: October 2011
Pancreatic Cancer: A Stubborn Foe (HealthDay)
HealthDay – THURSDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) — The death of Apple Inc.
co-founder Steve Jobs has once again focused attention on cancers of the
pancreas, which have claimed the lives of several high-profile
celebrities.
Report: Task Force to Recommend Against PSA Test (HealthDay)
HealthDay – THURSDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services
Task Force is preparing to recommend that men no longer get screened for
prostate cancer by undergoing prostate specific antigen — or PSA —
testing, CNN reported Thursday evening, citing a “source privy to
the task force deliberations.”
Panel advises against prostate cancer screening (AP)
Pancreatic cancer declining, but among most deadly (AP)
AP – Pancreatic cancer is notoriously lethal — there are almost as many deaths from it each year as there are new cases. The deaths this week of Apple founder Steve Jobs and Nobelist Ralph Steinman bring unusual attention to this less-well-known type of cancer that has actually been declining despite no big advances in treatment or finding it early.
USA vs. Honduras: Americans Must Exercise Patience with Jurgen Klinsmann
| Jurgen Klinsmann is not a miracle worker, nor is he "The Special One." Rather, he's a damn-good football coach who has undertaken the monumental task of not just guiding the US Men's National Team to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but also transforming … See all stories on this topic » |
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Research: Exercise makes a difference
Exercise has given Lu-Ann Doria more energy, confidence and strength. It might also help her stay cancer-free, doctors say. Doria, 57, began working out for the first time three years ago, after recovering from breast cancer therapy. …
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5 ways to keep from becoming diabetic
… and nutritionists, that a diet higher in plant-based foods can be helpful to prevent diabetes. This includes vegan and vegetarian diets, but even decreasing the amount of meat and dairy in many diets can help weight loss, heart health and diabetes. …
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What's the Best Weight–loss Diet?
A healthy eating plan should feature a mix of fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats and whole grains. “Each food group offers unique nutrition not found in other foods,” Sandon says. So avoid weight–loss diets that eliminate entire food groups. …
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Kids’ ER concussion visits up 60 pct over decade (AP)
Pak-Saudi military exercise to help prepare troops for counter terrorism …
This relationship has matured and strengthened further over the years and has long history of deep rooted cooperation, he made these remarks after witnessing ongoing Joint Military Exercise (Al-Samsaam-IV) 2011 between Pakistan Army and Saudi Land …
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Greta Van Susteren: Occupy Wall Street Is 'Peaceful,' Exercises First …
Fox News host Greta Van Susteren defended Occupy Wall Street and stated that peaceful protest is an exercise of the first amendment and something to stand by, regardless of differing opinions. While not referring to the protests directly, …
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