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Device for closing abdominal incisions has received more than $90,000 in grants, prizes - On Raw, with the entire WWE roster watching from the stage (pictured above), Cena presented Susan G. Komen CEO Nancy G. Brinkler and Eric Baker (son of Susan G. Komen) with a check for $1 million.
- Carolyn Rosenstein, a retired McDonogh School reading specialist recalled as a nurturing faculty mentor, died of cancer Oct. 27 at her Pikesville home. She was 75.
- Tom introduces the cast by calling them "Y'all Stars" -- no, Tom, no. Don't make me not love you.
- Remember last week when the Twins screamed a lot? And it was hot? It happens again this week on "The Amazing Race," only without the Superfans sadly trailing behind.
- Lance Armstrong's doping was wrong, and he should apologize, but he has still done much more good than harm in the world.
- Patrick J. Mongeon, a retired construction superintendent and Vietnam veteran, died Oct. 20 from kidney failure at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was 60.
- Glenelg High School will present a special event for parents on Nov. 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the school's media center. Parent 2 Parent is the opportunity for parents to find out what your kids don't want you to know about substance abuse.
- George McGovern and Lance Armstrong a study in contrasts
- The FDA found mold, bacteria and other foreign matter at New England Compounding Center, the pharmacy linked to nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis
- In a letter to the editor of the Laurel Leader, a reader says that Sen. George McGovern, who died Oct. 21, was an early promoter of reduced meat consumption.
- Joel Goodman, dentist, astronomer and 'rock star volunteer,' was named Howard County's volunteer of the year for his work introducing people to astronomy at the Robinson Nature Center in Columbia
- After a two-year process, Upper Chesapeake Health and the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center have teamed up for the new $60 million cancer center due to open next fall on the campus of Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air.
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- The Wellness House of Annapolis, which offers services and programs to assist those living with cancer and their relatives, including children, has walk-in hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
- Reporter bounces back from life-threatening illness, picks up her tennis racquet
- Panthers rally behind Laura Heinle after she was diagnosed with bone cancer in May, had part of leg amputated in August
- Late senator took on meat industry and pioneer nutritional guidelines
- Dr. Benjamin H. Cassutto, a veterinarian and Army veteran, died Thursday of cancer at Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford, Del. He was 52.
- Edward F. McNally, a former Roman Catholic priest who later became executive director of the Franciscan Center, died Saturday of lymphoma at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He was 46.
- Gay women not getting tested for cervical cancer, increasing their risk of contracting the potentially fatal disease, according to new research by the University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Dave May, a backup to Paul Blair, Frank Robinson, Don Buford, dies at 68
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- Community Foundation of Harford County elects new board officers
- Stephen Bogart, a son of Hollywood royalty, will be lending his support in the fight against the disease that killed his father 55 years ago.
- Hundreds of people gathered at the Sharp Street Memorial Church in Baltimore to honor the late state senator Clarence M. Mitchell III, including Gov. Martin O'Malley and many other local, state and national politicians.
- The 20th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure kicked off this morning in Hunt Valley.
- A new book celebrates the career of former Maryland poet laureate Lucille Clifton, including her thoughts on topics from Sunday dinner to cancer, her hips to racism.
- Targeted breast cancer treatments like Perjeta, Affinitor and T-DM1 are turning the illness into a manageable disease.
- A recently published literary retrospective of the late Baltimore poet's 45-year career
- Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute recently announced the prize money for the person, group or institution that can find a cure for blindness — or do the most to advance a cure for one of the many diseases that causes loss of sight — in the next eight years.
- This month Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster is one of more than 260 organizations across the county competing in the Pink Glove Dance Video for Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.
- An Annapolis nonprofit, frustrated their disease is overlooked, raises thousands in research dollars
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- The Wellness House of Annapolis, which offers services and programs to assist those living with cancer and their relatives, including children, has walk-in hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
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- It is well-documented that African-American women with breast cancer are more likely to have a more aggressive type of the disease that kills them, but why this is so remains a mystery.
- The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults said Wednesday it would continue to work with Lance Armstrong's Livestrong, even as Lance Armstrong stepped down from his role as chairman following his doping scandal.
- Picture this: You're out to dinner and there are juicy porterhouse steaks, sumptuous burgers, and tender ribs on the menu. Salivating yet?
