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OUR HEALTH: Humans have the Upper Hand in Robotic Surgery
I played with the da Vinci Surgery SystemTM -- aka a robotic surgery system -- during the Carilion Women’s Health Fair at the New River Valley Mall in early April. Though that term “robotic” brought to my mind inhuman creatures with...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Physical Conditions, Hands, Obesity, Throat
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Algeria's aging regime, restive youth makes for a volatile political mix in North Africa
Associated PressALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The Arab Spring may finally be en route to Algeria. With the president in a French hospital recovering from a stroke, the generation of aging politicians and generals that has run Africa's largest country for a half-...Tags: North Africa, Africa, South America, Politics, Career and Workplace
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What is a BRCA mutation?
BRCA1 and BRCA2 stand for breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 and breast cancer susceptibility gene 2. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that are part of a class known as tumor suppressors, according to the National Cancer Institute. BRCA genes are found in males...Tags: Ovarian Cancer, Health Organizations, Colon Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer
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What's in a name? Nonprofits that have changed their names say it's no easy process
It would seem like a simple thing, changing your name. But nonprofits in South Florida have found that a name change often requires months of planning, months of implementation and lots of lawyers, consultants and focus groups along the way. Consider...Tags: Health Treatments, Mental Health, Delray Beach, Chemotherapy, Coconut Creek
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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies to celebrate annual 'Mother's Day Luncheon'
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County Inc. (HMHB) will celebrate the 21st annual "Mother's Day Luncheon" May 10. The event will take place at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale and will honor outstanding individuals...Tags: Dental Health, Personal Service, Broward College, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale
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Still somewhat unknown here, Denbigh's John Garcia is catching on with MLB scouts
NEWPORT NEWS — He wears number 21, just like the most revered player from his homeland. He dreams of making the big leagues, something his father was willing to relocate 1,500 miles to help make happen. John Garcia, the center fielder at Denbigh...
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Science Fair Project Proves Celiac More Prevalent in Society
Channel 2 NewsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of 133 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Celiac disease. It’s a statistic that 3rd grader Grace Rennard wanted to prove for her science fair project, but found in her...Tags: Symptoms, Science and Technology, Disease Prevention, Science, Gluten-free Diet
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Purdue beats Spartans 62-47 for Big Ten title
Drey Mingo couldn’t help but think about her coach’s vow. Now, consider it a promise kept. Mingo scored 24 points, and Purdue won its second straight Big Ten tournament championship, beating Michigan State 62-47 on Sunday. The...
Tags: College Sports, Indiana Hoosiers, ESPN (tv network), Big Ten Conference, Sports
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Focus on winning can cause one to lose sight
We were at an out-of-town volleyball tournament last weekend, and I was enjoying talking on the sidelines to parents from other teams. "Wow! Your team has some really great hitters," I told one father as we chatted about the plays during a timeout. He... -
Sodium swap challenge presented by American Heart Association
The AHA and the American Stroke Association recommend a daily intake of 1,500 milligrams of sodium -- the average is 3,400 mg.Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and high blood pressure is a major risk factor. For the...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Sandwiches, High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Heart Disease
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Inherited colon cancer risk tied to certain foods
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among people who have a genetic susceptibility to colon cancer, those whose diets are heavy in junk food have an even higher risk, according to a new study. "These patients have this very high risk because of this (genetic)...Tags: Colon Cancer, Mediterranean Diet, Dartmouth College, Genetic Condition, Medical Research
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Produce shopping without pesticides
There's no question that fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet and provide benefits to body and mind that go far beyond conventional nutrition. Most are rich in phytochemicals, whose natural power to support health and combat...
Tags: Onions, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Asparagus, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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