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Some former Komen supporters can’t forgive, forget (AP)
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. Go here to read the rest: Some former Komen supporters can’t forgive, forget (AP) Read More →
Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — Soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer, a new study suggests. See the original post: Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay) Read More →
Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing (AP)
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. Read the original here: Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing (AP) Read More →
Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants (AP)
AP – The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to eliminate grants to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent criticism that resounded across the Internet, jeopardizing Komen’s iconic image. Original post: Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants (AP) Read More →
Namaste, travelers! SFO opens airport yoga room (AP)
AP – Stressed out by flying? Go here to read the rest: Namaste, travelers! SFO opens airport yoga room (AP) Read More →
Contraception mandate outrages religious groups (AP)
AP – The Obama administration’s decision requiring church-affiliated employers to cover birth control was bound to cause an uproar among Roman Catholics and members of other faiths, no matter their beliefs on contraception. Continued here: Contraception mandate outrages religious groups (AP) Read More →
Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study (HealthDay)
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) — A new Swiss-American study indicates that long-term use of the popular diabetes medication metformin may lower the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, at least among women. Read the rest here: Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study (HealthDay) Read More →
Drug for Advanced Skin Cancer Wins FDA Approval (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com – The Food and Drug Administration has for the first time approved a drug to treat advanced cases of the most common skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, the agency announced yesterday (Jan. 30). See the original post: Drug for Advanced Skin Cancer Wins FDA Approval (LiveScience.com) Read More →
Calories count, but source doesn’t matter: study (Reuters)
Reuters – People trying to lose weight may swear by specific diet plans calling for strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein, but where the calories come from may not matter as much as simply cutting back on them, according to a study. See original here: Calories count, but source doesn’t matter: study (Reuters) Read More →
Michigan Voters Don’t Favor Legalizing Marijuana (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – Michigan voters passed the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act in 2008 with nearly 63 percent of the vote. On the November ballot, Michigan voters might be asked to consider legalizing marijuana for general use. According to a recent poll, residents are far more cautious about that type of law, reports the Detroit Free Press. Here are details about the legalized marijuana petition... [Read more]