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Altadena Junction: Civil War memorial, a summer market and rally
It's a little-known fact that Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena may have one of the largest collections of remains of Civil War veterans outside of the areas where the battles were fought. According to Nick Smith, a historian who works at the...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, Relay for Life, Spanish-American War, Human Interest
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Fluoridated water? Not all Portlanders will drink to that
PORTLAND, Ore. — Proponents of fluoridating Portland's water supply had no trouble getting the local Urban League on board. Here in the biggest city in the country that still doesn't treat its water to prevent tooth decay, studies show that low-...
Tags: American Medical Association, Crime, Law and Justice, Diabetes, Water Supply, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Greencastle Relay for Life is a time to 'celebrate, remember and to fight back'
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comTina Schaubroeck of Greencastle walked around the track at Kaley Field with a renewed pep in her step during the American Cancer Society’s 19th Annual Greencastle Relay for Life on Saturday. “I just found out this past March that I am free of...Tags: Relay for Life, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Elementary Schools, Cancer, Health Organizations
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Angelina Jolie mastectomy: A closer look at DNA, breast cancer risk
By opting for surgery to remove her breasts while they were still healthy, Angelina Jolie joined a growing number of women who have used genetic testing to take control of their health. Here are answers to some common questions about how DNA...
Tags: Tamoxifen (drug), Biotechnology Industry, Mastectomy, Myriad Genetics Incorporated, Hormone Replacement Therapy
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IU Health offers mammograms at discounted price
Indiana University Health released the following on Friday: LA PORTE, Ind.–During the entire month of May, several Indiana University Health locations throughout Northern Indiana are offering mammograms at an exclusive $95 discounted rate to...
Tags: Mammogram, Breast Cancer, General Practitioners
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IronPigs' urinal game system wins minor-league baseball award
The urinal gaming systems the Lehigh Valley IronPigs installed in men's restrooms at Coca-Cola Park before this season were selected as minor league baseball's April promo of the month, beating out more than 35 other submissions. The award makes the...
Tags: Prostate Cancer, Baseball, Coca-Cola Co., Sports, Minor League Baseball
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George Williams was shocked when told he had breast cancer
Wherever George Williams goes so does his blue folder. Papers are tucked in neatly while other pages sneak out the edges. The folder is slightly worn and contains copies of his medical records for those skeptics who question his medical history. "Are...
Tags: Tamoxifen (drug), Drugs and Medicines, Newport News Shipbuilding, Mastectomy, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Carol Wood selflessly cared for her father-in-law while he battled cancer
York County's Relay for Life chairperson, Carol Wood, knows a lot about fighting cancer through her work and multiple family battles. Her father-in-law's death still haunts her. Describing the day in March, 2012 she said, "I left for one hour," eyes...
Tags: Relay for Life, Crime, Law and Justice, Prostate Cancer, Human Interest, Parkinson's Disease
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Malloy Meeting Wednesday With New York City Mayor Bloomberg On Gun Control
The Hartford CourantGovernor Dannel P. Malloy will be meeting Wednesday with New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg regarding gun control. Bloomberg is a national leader in the effort, and he will be discussing with Malloy the comprehensive package that was passed in...Tags: Adam Lanza, Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control, Michael Bloomberg, Stamford
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Relay for Life event heads under the sea
Scuba divers hitting the water off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea next month won't just be enjoying the area's coral reefs and marine life. They will also be helping raise money for cancer research. While most participants in the American Cancer Society's many...Tags: Relay for Life, Scuba Diving, Diving, Health Organizations
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Get your brain in gear at the HoCo STEM Festival
Calling all kids interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related activities? The first annual HoCo STEM Festival is June 9, 1 to 4 p.m., at Howard Community College. This free community event is the brainchild of the Committee to...Tags: Technology, Education, Mathematics, Microsoft Corporation, Washington Nationals
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Angelina Jolie's surgery not for everyone, experts warn
In the wake of Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had a double mastectomy because of a rare gene, the American Cancer Society is warning that the radical surgery should not be taken lightly. Experts said that while the surgery is totally...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Mastectomy, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Medical Procedures and Tests
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