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What the vaccine does
In the nearly 40 years since the nation declared war on cancer, great advances have been made in breast cancer screening, early detection and treatment. The death rate for breast cancers has fallen. More is discovered all the time about the genetics and...Tags: Breast Cancer, Biology, Preventative Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Diseases
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Biochemical Trailblazer Followed A Glowing Light
As is the case with most great scientific discoveries, it all started with a bit of curiosity. In the 1960s, Osamu Shimomura wondered why crystal jellyfish gave off green pinpricks of light. Now, half a century later, Shimomura has been rewarded for his...Tags: Research, Diseases, Chemistry, Awards and Prizes, Cancer
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With therapy only a phone call away, patients stick to it
Special to the Chicago TribuneNot every psychotherapy patient has time to drive to the therapist's office, wait in line to see him, then drive home after the appointment. One solution: Phone therapy. A study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Medical Specialization, Medicine, Northwestern University
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On Oct. 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived with his expedition in present-day Bahamas
Today is Sunday, Oct 12, the 286th day of 2008. There are 80 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 12, 1492 (Old Style calendar; Oct. 21 New Style), Christopher Columbus arrived with his expedition in the present-day Bahamas....Tags: Awards and Prizes, Major League Baseball, Armed Forces, Suicide, Detroit Tigers
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Baltimore Running Festival: Runners to watch
Men John Itati, 34, Kenya: Itati (right) is a two-time winner of the Baltimore Marathon. He set the course record in 2004 when he finished in 2hours, 14minutes, 51seconds. He won last year in 2:16.24. He finished fifth in the Houston Marathon in 2006....Tags: AT&T Corp., Marathon, New York City Marathon, Medicine, Freedom of the Press
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Fans may prevent SIDS
Using a fan to circulate air seemed to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in a study of nearly 500 babies, researchers reported Monday. Researchers found that fan use was associated with a 72% lower risk of SIDS, according to the study...Tags: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Infants, Space Programs, New Products, People
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Governor's races also are fierce
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe patriotic bunting was waiting and the floors were scattered with star-shaped glitter when hundreds of Republicans filed into Elks Lodge No. 2517 here in the northern Ozarks. They came this month to give a boost to U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof, who is...Tags: Government, Migration, Polls, The White House, National Government
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Active lifestyles benefit people in their later years
Special to NewsdayIn the presidential election year of 1984, age was an issue, as it is now. That year, the age in question was President Ronald Reagan's. He was 73 - too old, some said, to be president. During a televised debate with Democratic opponent Walter Mondale,...Tags: Breast Cancer, Diseases, Marathon, Government, Demographics
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Doctors trying to restore desire
Special to the Daily PressDoctors on the Southside have begun a clinical trial on a new female testosterone gel they hope can help menopausal women who have lost interest in sex. The treatment, called LibiGel, is one of the first therapies geared toward women with low libidos,...Tags: Breast Cancer, Trials, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), American Medical Association, Health Organizations
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President Clinton stumps for stem cells in Mich.
Associated Press WriterFormer President Bill Clinton on Friday said a state ballot proposal that would loosen restrictions on embryonic stem cell research is crucial for the health of residents and the economy of the struggling state. "If I were in Michigan and I didn't...Tags: Bill Clinton, Research, Diseases, Biotechnology, Government
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Doyle unveils research triangle for gene research
Associated Press WriterGov. Jim Doyle unveiled an initiative Friday to make Wisconsin a worldwide leader in personalized medicine, a fledgling science that would treat patients based on their DNA. But the ambitious proposal faces stiff competition from states such as...Tags: Upper House, Research, Government, Natural Science, Milwaukee
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ADHD meds could fight drug abuse
On college campuses and in high school corridors, there's a lively market for Ritalin and other stimulant medications prescribed for those diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. And studies have long shown that children with...Tags: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Pharmaceuticals, Mental Illness, Illnesses, Behavioral Conditions
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