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Nearly 18 million Americans will be cancer survivors in 2022
Better cancer treatments and an aging population will push the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. to nearly 18 million by 2022, according to a new report from researchers at the National Cancer Institute. As of January 2012, there were 13.7...
Tags: Medical Research, Health Treatments, Human Interest, Science and Technology, Palliative Care
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Hopkins researcher receives new award to spotlight scientists
Many people have heard of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg or Google co-founder Sergey Brin. But few know about Bert Vogelstein, a Johns Hopkins scientist who helped map the cancer genome and created gene and stool tests to detect colon cancer. A new,...
Tags: Nobel Prize Awards, Mark Zuckerberg, University of California, San Diego, Science and Technology, Education
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Highland Park artist interprets beauty
For artist Polina Reisman, the idea of beauty is far from media portrayals of the tall, thin model walking the runway. In fact, she believes beauty is quite the opposite: It's in the imperfections and quirks that make people unique. To try to convey...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Arts and Culture, Loyola University Chicago, Colleges and Universities, AIDS
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Bill Lachemann, 78, keeps Angels ahead of curve behind the plate
TEMPE, Ariz. — Bill Lachemann was on the same Dorsey High baseball team as legendary manager Sparky Anderson. He played his first professional game five years before Angels rising star Mike Trout's father was born and caught former Angels pitcher...
Tags: Walter Alston, Mother's Day, San Francisco Giants, Don Drysdale, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Ephraim McDowell Health offering free colon cancer screenings
Colon cancer is a preventable disease, but it is the third leading cancer killer in the United States. Nine out of 10 colon cancer cases may be prevented or cured with regular screenings. “With colon cancer affecting so many people each year, we...
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Colorectal cancer forum scheduled
"Colorectal Cancer: Preventable, Beatable, Treatable," a free community health forum, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday atthe Avera St. Luke's Education Center. The forum will include presentations from various Avera St. Luke's physicians and a dietician.... -
Elsie G. Rhodes
janeth@herald-mail.comAs a nurse, Elsie Rhodes was the go-to person when family, friends and neighbors had a medical question. “Lots of people called the house for medical advice,” said son Douglas “Doug” Rhodes of Hagerstown. Oldest son Michael...Tags: U.S. Navy, Health and Medical Professionals, Shingles, Obstetrics, The Herald-Mail
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News briefs for March 18
McDowell sponsors free health screenings Ephraim McDowell Health is sponsoring a free health screening 7-10 a.m. Wednesday at Centenary United Methodist Church. Walk-ins are welcome. Health screenings that will be offered are cholesterol, glucose,...
Tags: High Blood Pressure, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Don't die of embarrassment
FARGO, N.D. - Have you ever postponed a medical screening test? Maybe you think you really don't need it. Maybe it sounded painful. Maybe the thought of the preparation for the medical procedure or the test itself embarrassed you. Perhaps you can...Tags: Pasta, Carrots, Zucchini, Weight, Hemorrhoids
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Panel discusses pros, cons of cancer screenings
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- When it comes to cancer screenings, ignorance is not bliss. Knowledge and discussions with one's doctor can help a person decide which tests are right and when, five local physicians said Wednesday night during a panel discussion at Indiana...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Viral Diseases and Infections, Vaccines, Mammogram, Lung Cancer
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Kelly Osbourne seizure on E! show prompts tweet from hospital
Kelly Osbourne's seizure hasn't stopped the "Fashion Police" host from tweeting about her ailment from her hospital bed. "Thank U all 4 UR beautiful well wishes yes I did have a seizure they are just trying to figure out why?" she confirmed late...
Tags: Ozzy Osbourne, Multiple Sclerosis, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Melissa Rivers
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Kelly Osbourne: Seizure on 'Fashion Police' sends her to hospital
Kelly Osbourne had a seizure and collapsed on the set while filming her E! talk show "Fashion Police" on Thursday, was taken to the hospital and is on the mend. "Kelly Osbourne fainted on the set of E!'s 'Fashion Police' today," her rep told E! "She was...
Tags: Melissa Rivers, Kelly Osbourne, Multiple Sclerosis, Jack Osbourne, Kim Kardashian
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