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    Jun 24, 2011 |Story| Petoskey News

  1. Colorectal cancer screening kits offered

    The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is offering free, at-home colorectal cancer screening kits for men and women age 50 to 64 in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties who are uninsured or whose health insurance does not cover colorectal...

    Tags: Symptoms, Colon, Digestive System, Cancer, Health

    2. Sep 14, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Colonoscopies not the gold standard?

    Colorectal cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer except lung cancer. But the death toll doesn't have to be as high as it is. Screening works. The American Cancer Society estimates that such tests saved 70,000 lives in the last 20 years.
    Special to the Los Angeles Times
    Colorectal cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer except lung cancer. But the death toll doesn't have to be as high as it is. Screening works. The American Cancer Society estimates that such tests saved 70,000 lives in the last 20 years. "Just...

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Plastic Surgeons, Colonoscopy, Colon Cancer, Human Body

    3. Apr 27, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Test linked to fewer colorectal cancer deaths

    A single sigmoidoscopy between ages 55 and 64 can reduce deaths from colorectal cancer by at least 43%, British researchers reported Tuesday. The results from the first large randomized trial of sigmoidoscopy show that it is a more effective tool than...

    Tags: Colon, Hospitals and Clinics, Health Organizations, Breast Cancer, Cancer

    4. May 25, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  4. Chambersburg urology practice tells patients it reused needles

    Urology Associates of Chambersburg recently sent letters to patients who underwent prostate biopsies informing them of needles being reused in the procedure.
    waynesboro@herald-mail.com
    Urology Associates of Chambersburg recently sent letters to patients who underwent prostate biopsies informing them of needles being reused in the procedure. According to a copy of the letter obtained by The Herald-Mail, patients were advised to have...

    Tags: Surgery, Hospitals and Clinics, HIV, Human Body, Physical Conditions

    5. Apr 25, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. A cadaver gets under her skin

    We enter the gross anatomy lab at 8 a.m. and spend the next two-and-a-half hours palpating bodies, cutting through skin and subcutaneous fat, probing muscle layers and searching for nerves and blood vessels.
    We enter the gross anatomy lab at 8 a.m. and spend the next two-and-a-half hours palpating bodies, cutting through skin and subcutaneous fat, probing muscle layers and searching for nerves and blood vessels. Before our first day, our anatomy professor...

    Tags: Surgery, Muscle, Entertainment, Science and Technology, Movies

    6. Dec 8, 2010 |Story| KTLA-LTV

  6. Teen Wrestler Charged with Sexual Battery for Using "Butt Drag" Move

    FRESNO, Calif. ( KTLA) -- A Fresno County teen wrestler is fighting sexual battery charges after he rammed his fingers into the rectum of an opponent.
    KTLA News
    FRESNO, Calif. ( KTLA) -- A Fresno County teen wrestler is fighting sexual battery charges after he rammed his fingers into the rectum of an opponent. Buchanan High School wrestler, 17-year-old Preston Hill, tackled a teammate and executed a move...

    Tags: Teen-agers, Sexual Assault, Wrestling, Fresno County, Human Body

    7. Apr 1, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  7. The Pain of Endometriosis

    WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Brie-Anne Paterson has suffered from chronic pelvic pain for more than half her life. She was the girl in gym class curled up on the locker room floor, crying and clutching her abdomen.
    McClatchy Newspapers
    WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Brie-Anne Paterson has suffered from chronic pelvic pain for more than half her life. She was the girl in gym class curled up on the locker room floor, crying and clutching her abdomen. "I would just die the week of my period,"...

    Tags: Rivers, Television, Urinary System, Birth Control, Appendix

    8. Mar 8, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  8. Quick Guide: Digestive Disorders

    Bloating, cramping and abdominal pain aren't just associated with PMS. They're also symptoms of digestive disorders. Here's a snapshot of four such problems.
    HealthKey.com contributor
    Bloating, cramping and abdominal pain aren't just associated with PMS. They're also symptoms of digestive disorders. Here's a snapshot of four such problems. 1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Approximately 1 in 5 American adults, most of them women,...

    Tags: Gluten-free Diet, Anemia, Diarrhea, Colon, Liver Disease

    9. Nov 7, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. New study may deal final blow to acne drug Accutane

    Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition.
    Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: Accutane's side effects: An article in Saturday's Section A about the possibility of...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Colon, Suicide, Roche Holding AG, San Diego (San Diego, California)

    10. Aug 27, 2009 |Story| KTLA-LTV

  10. 3rd Annual Malibu Invitational- Surfing to Save a Life

    Allie Mac Kay was live in Malibu to preview The 3rd Annual Malibu Invitational". It benefits young Point Dume Surfer Lyon Herron to beat his fight with Gardner's Syndrome. Lyon was first diagnosed with Gardner's Syndrome when he was 6 years young and...

    Tags: Windsurfing, Colon, Arts and Culture, Colonoscopy, Happiness (state of mind)

    11. Oct 6, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. A Picture of Health: The Worried Well

    Medical private practice in Los Angeles has some unique features. We Angelenos fear the occasional earthquake, drought and fire, along with the more frequent wrinkles, subcutaneous fat and less than perfect health. Since we can’t do much about the earth’s...

    Tags: Colon, Breast, Arts and Culture, Los Angeles, Cancer

    12. Mar 16, 2009 |Story| Daily Press

  12. A healthy lifestyle and regular screening help fight colon cancer

    March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and you are empowered to reduce the risks of getting colorectal cancer, commonly called colon cancer.
    March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and you are empowered to reduce the risks of getting colorectal cancer, commonly called colon cancer. How? - Eat a low-fat diet. - Exercise regularly. - Maintain a healthy body weight. "Excessive...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, Colon Cancer

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